Development Director, Catholic School Fundraising & Alumni

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia is seeking a Development Director for St. Laurence Catholic School in Upper Darby, PA. This key role involves designing and implementing fundraising initiatives and donor relations, working to sustain the school's mission.

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience in fundraising, and strong communication skills. Preferred candidates are practicing Catholics with familiarity in nonprofit or educational settings.

This permanent full-time position includes a commitment to training through the Archdiocese.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising or development work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute all school fundraisers.
• Initiate and maintain contact with donors.
• Write grants for school initiatives.
• Collaborate to communicate the school's mission.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant Writing

Communication skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Donor database software

Office productivity tools

Job description

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia is seeking a Development Director for St. Laurence Catholic School in Upper Darby, PA. This key role involves designing and implementing fundraising initiatives and donor relations, working to sustain the school's mission.

Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience in fundraising, and strong communication skills. Preferred candidates are practicing Catholics with familiarity in nonprofit or educational settings.

This permanent full-time position includes a commitment to training through the Archdiocese.