Director of Advancement

Job Title: Director of Advancement

Location: Warren MI

Company: All Girls Catholic High School

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Salary Range: $75000 - $85000

About the Organization:

For nearly 70 years Regina has been guided by a clear purpose: to form young women through faith rigorous learning meaningful relationships and a community that calls them to become more fully who they are meant to be.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis (SSJ-TOSF) Regina High School believes education is an act of formation. Rooted in the Franciscan tradition we seek to develop the whole person by nurturing faith cultivating intellect strengthening character and helping each young woman recognize both her inherent dignity and her unique gifts. Through this approach we prepare young women not only for college but for lives of purpose leadership and meaningful contribution.

About the Role:

Regina High School seeks an accomplished mission-driven advancement leader to serve as Director of Advancement and lead the schools philanthropic vision and advancement strategy.

Working in close partnership with the President the Director of Advancement serves as Reginas chief ambassador for philanthropy building meaningful relationships that inspire investment in the schools Catholic Franciscan mission and long-term future. This executive leader champions Regina within the community cultivating relationships with alumnae parents grandparents foundations corporations and friends of the school while advancing a culture of generosity rooted in faith trust and purpose.

The Director of Advancement develops and executes comprehensive strategies for annual giving major gifts capital initiatives stewardship alumnae engagement planned giving donor communications and institutional marketing. As a member of the Presidents Cabinet this leader helps shape the strategic direction of Regina High School while ensuring every advancement initiative reflects the schools mission vision and values. Reginas mission is to form young women of faith intellect and character through a rigorous education rooted in the Franciscan tradition.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with Reginas strategic plan.
• Partner closely with the President to identify philanthropic priorities and funding opportunities.
• Build a sustainable culture of philanthropy throughout the Regina community.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and Board of Directors on advancement strategy.
• Establish measurable goals and regularly evaluate progress toward fundraising objectives.

Major Gifts & Philanthropy

• Personally manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Identify cultivate solicit and steward transformational philanthropic investments.
• Develop comprehensive donor cultivation strategies that lead to long-term relationships.
• Lead capital campaigns and comprehensive fundraising initiatives.
• Expand planned giving opportunities and legacy society participation.

Community & Relationship Development

• Serve as a visible ambassador for Regina High School throughout southeast Michigan and the Catholic community.
• Foster strong relationships with alumnae parents grandparents benefactors foundations clergy and community leaders.
• Collaborate with volunteers and the Board of Directors to strengthen philanthropic engagement.
• Represent Regina with professionalism warmth confidence and integrity.

Marketing & Communications

Provide strategic oversight for institutional marketing and communications to ensure every message reflects Reginas identity and mission.

Partner with marketing leadership to:

• Strengthen institutional brand awareness.
• Develop compelling fundraising campaigns.
• Communicate donor impact.
• Enhance stewardship communications.
• Tell authentic stories that inspire engagement and generosity.

Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing Advancement initiative.
• Foster collaboration across Admissions Marketing Finance and Academic Leadership.
• Promote a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analytics and CRM systems to inform decision-making and measure effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible advancement leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success securing major philanthropic gifts.
• Experience leading comprehensive fundraising programs.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic campaigns.
• Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong executive presence and relationship-building abilities.
• High degree of professionalism discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to inspire confidence among donors trustees volunteers and colleagues.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Familiarity with Catholic education or mission-driven nonprofit organizations preferred.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume through the Apply for this Job link below.

Contact Information: For more information about this position please contact Nick Carney at