Director of Development and Communications

International School of Zug and Luzern; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School in Atlanta seeks a Director of Development and Communications to oversee fundraising, donor relations, and marketing efforts. This leader will manage grants, foundation partnerships, and corporate sponsorships while directing communications and campaign strategies to advance the school’s mission.

The role requires strong leadership, grant-writing expertise, and deep commitment to Cristo Rey’s Jesuit Catholic mission, with experience growing donor engagement

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Cristo Rey's Catholic, Jesuit mission.
• 5+ years advancement experience.
• Grant writing experience.
• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all fundraising activities to meet annual financial needs.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors and foundations.
• Collaborate with Corporate Work Study to secure support.
• Manage donations, acknowledgements, and donor data.
• Lead marketing and communications functions for the school.
• Coordinate grant applications and reporting.
• Support and supervise Advancement staff.
• Attend Board and committees meetings.
• Ensure alignment with school mission and goals.
• Maintain donor communications and events.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Communication

Strategic planning

Event planning

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The School That Works in the Heart of Atlanta222 Piedmont Avenue, NE | Atlanta, GA 30308 | www.cristoreyatlanta.org | 404-637-2800

Director of Development and Communications

Reports to: Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School President

Direct reports: Data & Donor Relations Manager; Mentor and Scholarship Relations Manager (PT); Marketing and Communications Specialist; and contracted Grant Writer

Department: Advancement

Summary of Job Responsibilities: The Director of Development and Communications will manage all philanthropic activities at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit, including donor cultivation, individual giving, grant writing, foundation relationships, corporate sponsorships, Student Scholarship Organization fundraising and management, event management and donor correspondences. Additionally, the Director will oversee all marketing and communication functions of the school.

General Responsibilities

• Oversee all fundraising functions, ensuring that the school meets its financial needs each year
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
• Work in cooperation with the Corporate Work Study Department to secure foundation and angel sponsors
• Utilise Raisers Edge software to accurately manage all donations, acknowledgements, constituent information, campaigns and appeals
• Direct all marketing and communications functions including the website, social media, newsletters, collateral and signage, press releases, media relations, video and photography content to ensure that the school is communicating its mission effectively to supporters, alumni, parents, volunteers, and the broader community
• Research and manage grant application strategy and processes, including applications and timely reporting
• Market the federal and state tax credit scholarship programs working closely with the Georgia GOAL and American GOAL staff to ensure that Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit receives as much funding as possible through those efforts.
• Oversee the Mentor Program and support school-wide volunteer utilization
• Attend all Board of Trustee meetings and provide reports for the Development Committee Chair
• Facilitate Board Development Committee meetings and attend all Finance Committee and Investment Committee meetings
• Sit on the President's Senior Leadership Team
• Attend and provide meaningful contributions to all school leadership meetings
• Hire and supervise Advancement staff
• Provide direction and ensure that all staff work toward overall program goals
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the President

Required Skills and Competencies

Successful applicants will embody the mission-commitment, intellectual curiosity, openness to growth, optimism, and enthusiasm that are central to the members of Cristo Rey Atlanta's team. In addition, applicants should meet or exceed the following requirements:

• An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree is preferred
• Knowledge of and respect for Cristo Rey's Catholic, Jesuit mission
• 5 years of successful advancement experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills are essential
• Grant writing experience
• Proficiency with The Raisers Edge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills, including evidence of enhancing an organization's performance
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, board members, and key stakeholders to foster long-term engagement and support

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment.