Development Director - Catholic School Fundraising Lead

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

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.