Director of School Advancement & Growth

St Peter the Apostle Catholic School; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays/Holy Days

403b Retirement

401(a) Pension Plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Job summary

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne, TX seeks a Director of Advancement to lead enrollment growth, development, marketing, and community engagement efforts.

The role will drive fundraising initiatives, manage donor relations, and enhance awareness of the school’s Catholic classical identity throughout the parish and broader community. The successful candidate will oversee admissions, marketing, events, and donor stewardship, reporting to the Principal and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, education, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships, recruiting prospective families, managing enrollment pipelines, and/or achieving fundraising goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with the ability to engage effectively with prospective families, benefactors, parishioners, community leaders, and volunteers.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute initiatives independently.
• Demonstrated competence in digital marketing, social media management, website administration, event planning, and communications strategy.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, admissions or enrollment databases, donor management platforms, Microsoft Office, and other relevant technology.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to evaluate enrollment trends, assess recruitment effectiveness, and measure fundraising performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, parish personnel, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support admissions, fundraising, and school events.
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening
• Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint‑based Applicant Clearinghouse screening
• Must pass the Do Not Hire Registry background screening

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a development program that builds a culture of philanthropy and secures the financial resources necessary to support the school's mission and future growth.
• Develop an annual development plan, in collaboration with the Pastor, Principal, and School Board, with specific and measurable fundraising goals and objectives.
• Lead the planning and execution of a comprehensive annual giving campaign designed to increase participation and philanthropic support from a variety of community stakeholders.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospective benefactors, developing meaningful relationships rooted in the mission and long-term vision of the school.
• Serve as the lead for major school advancement events, including the annual school gala, Festival of Heroes, and other special initiatives.
• Coordinate grant applications, proposals, reporting requirements, and ongoing relationships with grant‑making organizations.
• Establish and lead a volunteer Development Committee.
• Develop strategies to engage parents, grandparents, parishioners, and community members in supporting the school through their time, talent, and treasure.
• Maintain accurate donor records and oversee the use of appropriate donor management systems and stewardship practices.
• Establish and monitor annual fundraising goals, evaluate campaign performance, and report progress to school leadership and the School Board.

Skills

Relationship building

Enrollment management

Fundraising

Public speaking

Digital marketing

CRM proficiency

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Donor management platforms

Microsoft Office

Website CMS

Job description

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne, TX seeks a Director of Advancement to lead enrollment growth, development, marketing, and community engagement efforts.

The role will drive fundraising initiatives, manage donor relations, and enhance awareness of the school’s Catholic classical identity throughout the parish and broader community. The successful candidate will oversee admissions, marketing, events, and donor stewardship, reporting to the Principal and collaborating with the