• Identifies, cultivates, communicates with, and solicits major gift prospects.
• Activates and oversees capital campaigns consistent with the strategic plan.
• Develops, implements, and manages planned giving programs, providing mechanisms for bequests, charitable trusts, and endowments.
• Develops and implements fundraising policies and procedures.
• Develops an actionable advancement plan that elevates the school and supports the overall school mission through planned initiatives and deployment.
• Develops and oversees donor and prospective donor stewardship programs.
• Oversees the gift-giving process and recognition program.
• Supervises and collaborates with Advancement Office team members, including the Manager of Advancement, Manager of Alumnae Affairs, and the Field Advisory Committee and provides guidance in the continued development and implementation of programs managed by these positions.
• Responsible for the annual operating budget of the Advancement Office.
• Sets the annual calendar for all fundraising events.
• Ensures comprehensive, accurate constituent, donor and prospective donor records utilizing a Raiser’s Edge NXT System.
• Generates financial reports regarding gifts, grants, and pledges.
• Responsible for the overall coordination of all volunteers associated with the advancement program.
• Liaison to the Dad’s Club and Mother’s Guild

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or other applicable field required
• Familiarity with the Franciscan tradition of peace, service, and respect for the unique dignity of each person.
• Experience in fund development, marketing, or related field; preferably three to five years of fundraising experience;
• Supervisory/leadership experience with small teams
• Demonstrated accomplishments in growing revenue, explicitly relating to fundraising
• Fluency with donor tracking software; proficiency using Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred;
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written and superior interpersonal skills, with a natural way of connecting with various constituents and audiences;
• Knowledge of marketing best practices to support advancement and overall school initiatives.
• Experience in donor prospecting, in cultivating and developing relationships with key donors,
• Understanding of how to build and expand the donor base through a variety of appropriate and effective strategies that are carefully shaped and uniquely targeted to various constituencies;
• Ability to manage/oversee special events to help donors connect at a deeper level with the school and especially the students.
• Ability to engage and grow the outreach of Alumnae

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