Director of Advancement
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bourgade Catholic High School
Job Description
Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
Title: Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
School: Bourgade Catholic High School (BCHS)
Division: Catholic Schools
Department: Executive Leadership Team
Supervisor: Principal
Statement of the Job:
Under the supervision of the Principal the Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations develops and implements strategies that will promote the mission of BCHS foster alumni relationships and build a donor network. This position will work closely with the Principal and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that advancement activities are aligned with the schools mission and strategic plan.
Duties of the job:
- The Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; shows evidence of knowledge of the Catholic philosophy of education; promotes gospel values and Catholic moral teaching; upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church; provides opportunities for students to be prepared for life in todays Church and society.
- Develop implement and lead a comprehensive advancement and alumni relations plan that is aligned with the schools mission needs and strategic plan and is aligned with diocesan and Church standards which includes:
- Creating and managing an annual advancement calendar of activities
- Leading alumni engagement efforts including communications reunions volunteer programs and fundraising initiatives
- Create a comprehensive alumni relations plan and calendar
- Overseeing the schools alumni constituent and donor CRM system
- Overseeing the annual giving campaign
- Managing all phases of gift solicitations and gifts received
- Leading donor stewardship efforts
- Researching and managing existing and potential grant opportunities (In collaboration with the principal and leadership team)
- Preparing for any capital campaign
- Preparing a planned giving program involving endowments bequests annuities outright gifts etc
- Monitor and evaluate the schools advancement plan
- Establish and maintain positive school-community relationships
- Develop relationships and remain engaged with Diocesan regional or national organizations germane to advancement; e.g. CEA and other school tuition organizations; DPHX Office of Mission Advancement; Catholic Community Foundation; local and national organizations that make major donations to non-profits.
- Engage in professional development and/or continued education to remain current with advancement and development practices tools and techniques
- Develop and manage the Advancement Dept. budget including monthly reporting to school leadership
- Attend BCHS Advisory Board meetings when requested
- Represent the school at relevant professional and community events
- Meets established fundraising and giving goals
Required education knowledge skills and abilities to perform essential job functions
- Practicing Catholic preferred
- Must have knowledge and understanding of non-profit finances software and digital tools relevant to the job (in addition to baseline expertise in Google and MS Office platforms must have command of presentation platforms CRMs donor management platforms spreadsheets grant writing software etc.)
- Must have initiative creativity and problem solving skills
- Requires good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations
- Must possess the ability to observe and actively listen when assessing financial planning and program needs.
- The ability to work cooperatively with a team as well as the ability to delegate as necessary
- Perform related duties as assigned for emergency procedures
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is committed to helping the faithful encounter the living Christ through conversion, communion and solidarity. Established by Pope Paul VI on Dec. 2, 1969, the Diocese of Phoenix is led by the Most Rev. John P. Dolan. More than 1.1 million Catholi ... View more
