Chief Advancement Officer — Education & Philanthropy

Monsignor Scanlan High School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Monsignor Scanlan High School is seeking a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program, including major gifts, annual giving, grants, and campaigns. You will build strong relationships with alumni, parents, foundations, corporations, and community leaders while guiding a high-performing Development Office.

The ideal candidate will have strategic vision, staff leadership experience, and a strong track record in advancing Catholic education through philanthropy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five+ years of fundraising or advancement experience with demonstrated success in major gifts.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with donor databases (Blackbaud Raiser's Edge preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the school's priorities.
• Lead annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, grants, and capital fundraising initiatives.
• Establish fundraising goals, monitor progress, and evaluate results.
• Supervise and mentor advancement staff and manage the Development Office budget.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Staff supervision

Communication

Relationship building

Donor databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Monsignor Scanlan High School is seeking a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program, including major gifts, annual giving, grants, and campaigns. You will build strong relationships with alumni, parents, foundations, corporations, and community leaders while guiding a high-performing Development Office.

The ideal candidate will have strategic vision, staff leadership experience, and a strong track record in advancing Catholic education through philanthropy.