Director of Institutional Advancement, Kennedy Catholic, Burien

DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
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 Director of Institutional Advancement is the schools lead development and
advancement officer reporting directly to the President/Principal and serving on the
executive leadership team. The director provides strategic direction and management for
Kennedy Catholics new Office for Institutional Advancement leading and overseeing
capital and annual fundraising communications and events and alumni relations. The new
Director will have the opportunity to develop a new strategic direction for philanthropic
support of Kennedy Catholic and its mission to ensure the vitality of the school for years to
come.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree and/or professional certification
(CFRE) a plus
At least five years of successful nonprofit fundraising experience with a
demonstrated record of personally soliciting and closing major gifts
Strong competency in CRM software platforms and/or donor database management
Little Green Light and Greater Giving preferred
Experience working in the non-profit sector preferably advancement and
educational religious institutions
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:
Experience supervising and developing professional staff
Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to use data to inform decisions
Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail impeccable follow-up skills
and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with all school constituencies
Ability to work professionally with high level benefactors alumni and board
members
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
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 weekends
Must have the ability to travel as necessary
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting directly to the President/Principal and working closely with the Board of
Directors and Advancement Committee the Director of Institutional Advancement will hold
responsibility for the following areas of leadership:
Strategic Advancement Leadership
Develop refine and execute a multi-year advancement strategy aligned with the
schools mission values and strategic priorities including a clear set of priorities
and an annual action plan
Lead annual major capital planned and legacy giving efforts ensuring clarity of
goals messaging and timelines
Guide the school toward a focused achievable fundraising portfolio to expand
annual support of school operations and address the needs of a growing student
population
Translate strategy into actionable plans with clear benchmarks and accountability
Donor Cultivation Solicitation & Stewardship
Personally cultivate solicit and steward major donors while expanding and
diversifying the donor base
Strengthen relationships across families alumni grandparents staff and
community partners through thoughtful personalized engagement
Steward donor relationships to sustain and grow our donor base
Partner closely with the President/Principal and Board in donor strategy
preparation and visits
Collaborate closely with the President/Principal to align advancement priorities
with institutional goals
Support the President/Principal in core Advancement efforts
Team Leadership & Development
Lead mentor and support a small professional advancement team fostering a
collaborative mission-driven and high-performing culture
Clarify roles expectations and goals and support ongoing professional growth and
retention and provide a plan for expansion commensurate with goal attainment and
growth
Assess team strengths and gaps and make adjustments as needed to ensure
sufficient internal capacity
Operational Excellence & Systems Building
Build and manage a coherent data-informed advancement operation including
donor analytics reporting and pipeline management.
Oversee an advancement operating budget aligning staffing systems and
fundraising investments with realistic return and capacity
Partner closely with Finance to ensure strong integration transparency and
accountability
Community Engagement & Storytelling
Strengthen Kennedy Catholics case for support by clearly articulating the schools
impact values and aspirations
Shape messaging that fosters belonging gratitude and shared responsibility
Partner with the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications to produce
advancement communications with clarity and purpose helping families and
donors understand why philanthropy is essential to the schools mission access and
sustainability
Work collaboratively with the Alumni Relations Manager to deepen and broaden
school affinity and support
Ensure that communication activities are appropriately coordinated and integrated
with advancement and admissions

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 exempt position with a salary range of
$95000-$125000.
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:
An
application must be completed on this site prior to hire.
Email cover letter and resume to
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Target
start date is June 8 2026 subject to shifting earlier depending upon availability of
the candidate
Any offer of employment is conditional upon required background check and
completion of required training