Advancement & Donor Engagement Lead

Note Dame High School of Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame High School seeks an Assistant Director of Advancement to collaborate with the Director of Advancement in fundraising and donor engagement. This role supports annual and restricted giving campaigns, donor stewardship, alumni relations programming, and prospect pipeline development.

As part of a small team, you will help plan events, ensure accurate donor records in the CRM, and expand participation across families, alumni, and the broader school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; nonprofit experience preferred.
• 3–5 years in development or related field recommended.
• Discretion with confidential information and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute annual fundraising drives and campaigns.
• Support donor cultivation, stewardship, and communications.
• Maintain accurate donor records and advancement systems.
• Coordinate events such as galas and donor engagement activities.
• Collaborate with alumni and parent associations to broaden participation.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Event planning

Analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Little Green Light

Razor's Edge

Job description

Notre Dame High School seeks an Assistant Director of Advancement to collaborate with the Director of Advancement in fundraising and donor engagement. This role supports annual and restricted giving campaigns, donor stewardship, alumni relations programming, and prospect pipeline development.

As part of a small team, you will help plan events, ensure accurate donor records in the CRM, and expand participation across families, alumni, and the broader school community.