Development Director

Archspm; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

403(b) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Notre Dame Academy in Minnetonka seeks a Development Director to lead annual giving, major gifts, and fundraising efforts. Plan, cultivate, and steward donors while coordinating with volunteers, parishes, and school leadership.

The full-time position requires building authentic donor relationships, managing events like the annual gala, and ensuring compliance with archdiocesan policies. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Strong fundraising and gift solicitation background.
• Demonstrate success in building authentic relationships with donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Passion for Catholic education.
• Team oriented.
• Model integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.
• Experience in a nonprofit environment.
• Desire to work within a team and ability to maintain a positive atmosphere with colleagues.
• Complete Archdiocese mandatory background check and complete Virtus training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and implement an Annual Giving strategy including Annual Fund, major gifts, and fundraising efforts.
• Educate and engage key volunteers (including but not limited to the Development Committee).
• Create and support a mission of philanthropy with the school and our supporting parishes.
• Collaborate with the Canonical Administrator, Principal, Business Administrator and Marketing/Enrollment Manager.
• Direct the annual gala, serving as the point of contact, cultivating major gifts, planning the live auction and leading volunteers.
• Manage fundraising events throughout the school year.
• Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the mission and purpose of the school.
• Honor and support school initiatives, archdiocesan vision, and Catholic Church.
• Build meaningful relationships with parishioners, donors, volunteers, alumni, foundations, and community leaders.
• Recruit, support, and collaborate with school volunteers.
• Maintain donor records, fundraising metrics, reports, and timely gift acknowledgments.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Communication skills

Team oriented

Integrity & judgement

Job description

How many employees are serving at your location?

More than 30

Description

Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant regional Catholic school located in Minnetonka offering strong academic excellence in a faith centered community. Our students receive an education that is taught with kindness, inclusiveness, and a commitment to the whole child. Each student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and work toward their unique potential.

Qualifications

As Development Director, you will:

• Plan, manage and implement an Annual Giving strategy that includes Annual Fund, major gifts and fundraising efforts. This includes but is not limited to prospect identification and research, cultivation, solicitation, gift processing, database management, acknowledgements, and stewardship.
• Educate and engage key volunteers (including but not limited to the Development Committee).
• Create and support a mission of philanthropy with the school and our supporting parishes.
• Work collaboratively with the Canonical Administrator, Principal, Business Administrator and Marketing and Enrollment Manager.
• Direct the major facets of the annual gala, including serving as the point of contact, cultivating major gifts, planning the live auction as well as leading volunteers and other foundational components of the event.
• Manage fundraising events throughout the school year.
• Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the mission and purpose of the school.
• Honor and support school initiatives, administrative decisions, the vision of our Archdiocese, and the Catholic Church.
• Build meaningful relationships with parishioners, donors, volunteers, alumni, foundations, and community leaders.
• Recruit, support, and collaborate with school volunteers.
• Maintain donor records, fundraising metrics, reports, and timely gift acknowledgments.

Qualifications

• Strong fundraising and gift solicitation background
• Demonstrate success in building authentic relationships with donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Passion for Catholic education
• Team oriented
• Model integrity, professionalism and sound judgement
• Experience in a nonprofit environment
• Desire to work within a team and ability to maintain a positive atmosphere with colleagues
• Complete Archdiocese mandatory background check and complete Virtus training

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. While most work is performed during regular business hours, occasional evenings and weekends are required to attend school events, donor meetings, and fundraising activities.

Notre Dame Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary: $65,000–$80,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members
• Health Savings Account (HSA) for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 3% employer matching contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Professional Development and training opportunities