Catholic School Development Director & Donor Engagement

Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterton Academy of St. George in Jackson, MI seeks a Development Director to lead donor engagement, annual campaigns, and communications that advance the school's mission.

You will report to the Executive Director and build relationships with parents, alumni, and community leaders to grow support and enrollment. The role starts at $55,000 per year with potential to reach $75,000 in the first year based on performance and achievement of development goals; the position offers a Catholic

Qualifications

• Three years of professional development experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience using Salesforce or comparable donor management software
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the annual fundraising plan, including established campaigns and events (Gala, Fall Campaign, End-of-Year Campaign, etc.), planned giving initiatives, and corporate and foundation proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and community leaders through direct outreach, including phone calls, in-person meetings, and formal group presentations.
• Work closely with the Executive Director to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that strengthens awareness and engagement among key stakeholder groups, including influencers, donors, friends, current parents, prospective students and their families.
• Design, implement, and manage the school's major gifts program, including identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, and soliciting gifts.
• Oversee the processing and acknowledgment of all donations, ensure timely and accurate gift acknowledgments, and maintain donor records to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the donor management software.
• Play a key role in the development and implementation of marketing and advertising efforts in support of fundraising and enrollment growth.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Non-profit experience

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Chesterton Academy of St. George in Jackson, MI seeks a Development Director to lead donor engagement, annual campaigns, and communications that advance the school's mission.

You will report to the Executive Director and build relationships with parents, alumni, and community leaders to grow support and enrollment. The role starts at $55,000 per year with potential to reach $75,000 in the first year based on performance and achievement of development goals; the position offers a Catholic