Director of Major Gifts

Director of Major Gifts

West Catholic Preparatory High School

4501 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, Pa 19139

Overview of West Catholic Prep

Founded in 1916, West Catholic Preparatory High School has enjoyed a rich history and a century-plus of preparing young people to be competitive in the college setting and the career world. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character and leadership.

Mission Statement

West Catholic Preparatory High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment that is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.

Belief Statement  

At West Catholic Preparatory Catholic High, we believe our education...

• Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need
• Is grounded in the Catholic message of gospel values;
• Is a ministry that participates in God’s saving work;
• Develops each person’s full potential-spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically;
• Inspires a life-long commitment to service, especially to those in need;
• Promotes learning in a collaborative effort between home and school;
• Fosters mutual respect among students, teachers, administrators, and all members of the school community;
• Should be made available to all students regardless of ethnicity, religious affiliation or socio-economic status;
• Encourages respect for and an understanding of our multicultural family. The challenging academic curriculum, competitive athletics program and engaging activities complement each other to foster courage, character and leadership.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Director of Major and Planned Gifts (aka MGO) will play a key role in advancing the mission of West Catholic Preparatory High School by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. The MGO will focus on building long-term, meaningful relationships with individuals, alumni, families, and community partners capable of making leadership-level philanthropic commitments. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented, relationship-driven professional to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of 150 major gift prospects and donors, including EITC/OSTC and planned gifts.
• Develop and implement tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to inspire increased giving.
• Conduct personal visits, phone calls, and written communications to build strong donor relationships.
• Collaborate with Advancement colleagues, school leadership, faculty, and volunteers to align donor interests with institutional priorities.
• Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and reports for prospects and donors.
• Partner with the Advancement team to identify and qualify new major gift prospects.
• Track activity, progress, and outcomes through Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce.
• Contribute to planning and execution of campaigns, special projects, giving days, and donor recognition events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 2-4 years of fundraising, sales, or related experience, preferably with experience in major gifts or high-level relationship management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to cultivate and solicit gifts of $5,000 (or demonstrate transferable skills in closing high-value partnerships/sales).
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfort working independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• A genuine commitment to the Lasallian Catholic mission and values of West Catholic Prep.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally, and to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

To Apply

Candidates interested in the position are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter expressing interest in the position and, reflecting on the vision and mission of the school and how your experience, either personal or professional, would contribute to West Catholic Preparatory High School’s community.

Mrs. Theresa Malandra Moyer

Director of Institutional Advancement

tmalandra@westcatholic.org

Please apply by September 26, 2025. Interviews granted to the most qualified applicants.