Assistant Director for Institutional Advancement Special Events Alumni Relations, Kennedy Catholic, Burien

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT ï½

SPECIAL EVENTS & ALUMNI RELATIONS

FULL-TIME

ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC

Kennedy Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located in Burien

Washington. It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of

learners who encounter Christ pursue excellence and lead with love.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director for Institutional Advancement will ensure continued financial

support for Kennedy Catholic by providing direct oversight for advancement events and

operations including fostering relationships with key donors and friends of the

organization. This position is responsible for the management of all events that support

donor development and fundraising efforts. This is a full-time position reporting to the

Director for Institutional Advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree

Minimum 2 years of marketing sales or event planning

Strong competency in CRM software platforms and/or donor database management

Little Green Light preferred

Experience working in the non-profit sector preferably advancement and

educational religious institutions

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail impeccable follow-up skills

and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Flexible responsible and resourceful with strong time-management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with all school constituencies

Ability to generate share and follow through on ideas to promote Kennedy Catholic

1 Ability to work professionally with high level benefactors alumni and board

members

Timely email and calendar management including responding to all meeting

invitations and independently resolving scheduling conflicts

Efficiently support the goals of the school in a variety of unanticipated ways

Ability to collaborate with colleagues and constituencies from across the school

community

Enthusiasm flexibility maturity and a sense of humor

Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion

Demonstrated ability as a self-starter with interest in managing multiple projects

simultaneously and the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities to meet

deadlines

Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community

Contribute positively to the overall morale of those within the institution

Proficiency in data management systems and strong working knowledge of all

Microsoft Office programs including Outlook Mail Word Excel and PowerPoint;

willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed

Passionate about the mission and vision of the school

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required to work in standard office and school conditions and must be able to move

throughout the office and school buildings with movement including but not limited

to sit stand bend stoop reach grab pull climb and descend stairs on a daily basis

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an office desk or within

assigned areas at school

Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding

writing and reading

Must be able to operate equipment necessary for the position such as but not

limited to a computer office equipment such as copier scanner phone printer etc.

Be able to read a computer screen for extended periods of time

Must be able to move or carry a variety of items including tables chairs boxes and

equipment ï½ using proper lifting and carrying techniques ï½ or use equipment (carts

dollies straps etc.) to assist in the movement of items

Must be able to work a varied schedule including some evenings and weekend

Must have the ability to travel as necessary

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Event Leadership Management & Support (70%)

Organize and manage small and large-scale fundraising events along with the

Director for Institutional Advancement including annual KATCH Auction and Gala

Alumni Lancer Golf Tournament and host smaller events and forums throughout the

year

Manage events with proficiency in all aspects of event planning and execution

including logistics coordination timeline management preparation and distribution

of printed materials venue coordination collaboration with vendors such as

2caterers graphic designers photographers and entertainment as well as hands-on

supervision during the event

Support fundraising efforts by coordinating with event honorees gala chairs and

committee members to manage prospect outreach track donation progress and

ensure timely follow-up

Prepare solicitation mailings emails and other donor communications

Communicate with donors via phone email and attend occasional meetings

concerning events

Educate donors and prospects through fundraising events marketing materials

branding initiatives and social media campaigns

Support social media outreach and management including taking photos of campus

events

Think strategically by recommending and implementing new strategies programs

and initiatives

KATCH Auction & Gala Management

o Oversee auction item entry and platform management (Greater Giving)

including donor item tracking online bidding live auction logistics and post-

event reconciliation

o Recruit and manage night-of volunteers and serve as the primary point of

contact for Greater Giving vendors and some event partners

o Play a central role in guest experience donor engagement and maximizing

fundraising outcomes through compelling event strategy

Manage events assigned to the Office for Institutional Advancement

o Oktoberfest Pub Crawl

o Grandparents Day

o Lancer Golf Classic

o Little Lancer Trick or Treat

o Little Lancer Egg Hunt

o Create auction baskets for feeder school auctions

o Scholarship Ceremony & Reception

o Other events as directed

Support other school events such as:

o Open Houses

o Cultural Events

o Masses

o Graduation

o Career Day

o Parent Welcome Nights (Curriculum Night)

o Other events as directed

Alumni Relations (20%)

Alumni Board & Alumni Events

Alumni Reunion Coordination

Volunteer Engagement & Management (10%)

Recruit train and lead a vibrant team of parent and community volunteers for

events and development-related initiatives

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity internal salary ranges

market data applicants skills and prior relevant experience degrees and

certifications. Salary is dependent upon experience certification and education.

This position is a year-round full-time hourly position with a salary range of

$70000-$85000 based upon 2080 hours.

A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options

dental vision life and accidental death and disability long-term disability pension

403(b) HSA FSA and generous sick leave vacation and holidays

In-building child/dependent tuition support

Opportunities to participate/assist with a wide array of co-curricular programs

including athletics arts campus ministry and other clubs and activities for

additional modest stipends

For staff members and teachers in the first five years of their careers we offer the

opportunity to apply for affordable innovative housing options based on

availability

TO APPLY

Visit the Office of Catholic Schools website at:

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