What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Advancement Communications position at Crosskeys Talent Solutions?
Our client, Christendom College, is an authentically Catholic liberal arts college dedicated to "restoring all things in Christ" through faithful teaching, intellectual formation, and a vibrant campus community.
The College seeks a strategic, mission-driven leader to serve as Director of Advancement Communications, guiding integrated fundraising and content marketing initiatives that expand donor engagement and advance Christendom’s Catholic mission.
The Director of Advancement Communications leads direct response fundraising (acquisition and house file), content marketing initiatives, and foundation proposal strategy—ensuring all messaging aligns with the College’s mission and strategic priorities.
At Christendom College, this is more than a career. It’s a calling.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
- Be Part of Something Bigger: Work at the nationally recognized leader in the spiritual and intellectual renewal of America.
- Invest in Your Family’s Future: Generous tuition coverage program for employees and employees’ children.
- Live Your Faith Every Day: Authentic Catholic culture with opportunities for daily Mass, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and team retreats.
- Enjoy Community in Action: Complimentary daily lunch during the academic year — connect with students, faculty, and colleagues in a vibrant campus setting.
- Experience True Work–Life Balance: A family-centered culture that values balance, flexibility, and support.
- Comprehensive Benefits: A competitive benefits package includes employer retirement contributions. A generous relocation package is available.
- Flexibility: Hybrid work environment with regular on-site collaboration and remote flexibility
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead Advancement Messaging & Strategy
- Oversee all Advancement communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and mission alignment
- Develop messaging frameworks, talking points, style guides, and major gift materials
- Partner with Advancement leadership on strategic communications priorities
- Assist in preparing major gift proposals, briefing materials, and stewardship communications
Direct Donor Acquisition (Digital & Direct Mail)
- Set and measure performance targets (new donors, CPL, LTV, ROI)
- Oversee creative strategy, testing, vendor partnerships, and channel mix
- Guide A/B and multivariate testing to optimize acquisition performance
- Ensure compliance with charitable solicitation laws and institutional privacy policies
- Collaborate on dashboards and reporting to drive data-informed strategy
Oversee Annual Giving & House File Appeals
- Lead annual fund strategy, goal setting, and campaign calendars
- Guide creative direction and audience segmentation
- Partner on donor lifecycle strategy (welcome, stewardship, upgrades)
- Direct Giving Day strategy, execution oversight, and post-campaign analysis
Direct Content Marketing Initiatives
- Oversee Christendom’s free online courses, Principles journal, and related initiatives
- Ensure theological fidelity, academic quality, and editorial excellence
- Track performance metrics including impressions, subscriptions, conversions, and downstream giving
- Manage content production budgets and external vendor relationships
Lead Foundation Proposal Strategy
- Develop case statements, impact narratives, and major funding requests
- Coordinate with academic and administrative leaders to align priorities
- Oversee research, drafting, and stewardship strategy
Manage & Develop Staff
- Supervise the Advancement Digital Manager and Annual Fund Manager
- Set performance objectives and ensure accountability for execution and results
- Serve as a key member of the Advancement leadership team
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- A devout, practicing Catholic in full adherence to the teachings of the Church
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or similar major
- 5 years of strategic leadership experience in direct response, digital marketing, and content marketing within a nonprofit org
- 3 years of team management experience
- Experience with nonprofit CRM systems
Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a strategic communicator who wants to advance a faithful Catholic institution through data-driven fundraising, compelling storytelling, and mission-aligned marketing. The Director plays a central role in expanding Christendom College’s reach, deepening donor relationships, and strengthening long-term institutional sustainability.
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Crosskeys Talent Solutions is honored to provide talent searches for top client organizations such as Christendom College. We are entrusted to be their partner in the recruiting and hiring process.
Ready to make an impact with a leading Catholic educational institution in the US?
If you’re a match for this exceptional opportunity, please email your resume directly to Carmen Sapara, Chief Talent Officer: info@crosskeys.biz