Development Director | Full-Time
Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph, a joyfully classical high school rooted in the Catholic faith, seeks an experienced, energetic and results-oriented Development Director to implement and lead all aspects of a comprehensive fundraising program that currently raises over $300K annually in support of school operations. A key member of Chesterton Academy's leadership team, the Director of Development serves as an important representative with parents, alumni, donors, and the greater community.
Responsibilities include:
• Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising program, including established annual fundraising campaigns, planned giving programs; and corporate and foundation proposals.
• Oversee all aspects of the school's annual fundraising Gala, including all aspects of event budgeting. Work closely with the Gala lead, volunteers, including parents, students, and staff.
• Develop and coordinate all aspects of the major gifts campaign.
• Create materials and publications to market the school, communicate with various stakeholders and broaden the base of exposure for the school.
• Plan, execute and lead school-wide recruiting to meet and exceed enrollment goals.
• Develop programs to solicit major benefactors, foster increased support from existing donors and maintain key relationships in the community.
• Identify new and creative sources of funding to include grants
• Oversee processing of all donations, generate gift acknowledgements, and maintain giving records of donors to the school.
• Develop and execute plans to increase alumni and parent support and involvement.
• Report monthly to the Board to keep them informed of the fund-raising activities and progress towards goals.
Qualifications:
• A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
• Please note that all faculty and staff are required to take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Desired minimum of three years of professional development experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience using Bloomerang, Salesforce or comparable donor management software
• Outstanding computer and technical skills; excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work diligently and on your own and lead others as the development team grows
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three to five references to matt.glen@casjdayton.org.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled starting the week of April 15th.
St Joseph, patron of families, pray for us!
About Chesterton Academy: https://www.chestertonacademyofstjoseph.org/