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Advancement Gift Officer

NBOA: Business Leadership for Independent Schools
Shrewsbury, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
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Advancement Gift Officer

Saint John's High School

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Posted: 29-Apr-26

Location: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Type: Full Time

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Advancement/Development

Saint John’s is a private college-preparatory school for boys founded in 1898 in Worcester, MA, and moved to its present location in Shrewsbury, MA, in 1961. The school, sponsored by the congregation of Saint Francis Xavier (Xaverian Brothers), enrolls approximately 950 day students in grades seven through twelve from nearly 70 communities in Massachusetts.

Position Description

Saint John’s High School seeks a motivated, relationship-driven advancement professional to help grow philanthropic support and deepen engagement among our alumni, parents, and friends. The Advancement Gift Officer is a full-time, on-site role in Shrewsbury, MA reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer.

Core Responsibilities

  • Drive and support comprehensive fundraising programs designed to grow annual giving, endowment support, and overall donor participation.
  • Develop and execute solicitation strategies for the Annual Fund, Endowment, reunion giving, and targeted constituent campaigns.
  • Manage a portfolio of leadership prospects throughout the moves management cycle, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for annual, endowment, and capital priorities.
  • Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to create compelling donor communications, appeals, and engagement strategies.
  • Support donor and community engagement events, including receptions, reunion activities, and regional gatherings. Evening and weekend availability is required.
  • Travel may be needed for donor visits and events.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Advancement team’s goals.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in building relationships, engaging prospects, and securing support.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey the mission of Saint John’s with clarity and enthusiasm.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative team player who values shared success and thrives in a mission-driven environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and familiarity with Blackbaud or similar CRM platforms.
  • Experience in or knowledge of Catholic or independent secondary schools is a plus.

Application Process

Interested candidates should email their cover letter and résumé to: Pam LaBove, Chief Advancement Officer at plabove@stjohnshigh.org. Deadline: June 15, 2026

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About Saint John's High School

OUR MISSION Saint John’s is a private, Catholic high school with a middle school division of approximately 900 boys. Sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, the School has a strong and storied history since its establishment in 1898. Its mission is to educate the whole man. Dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, creative, social, aesthetic, and physical development of its students, Saint John’s offers a highly competitive college preparatory curriculum as well as a program focused on the moral and faith development of its students to form “men of faith and men of service.”

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