Elementary School Development Director

Diocese of Harrisburg; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Harrisburg in Carlisle, PA, seeks an Elementary School Director of Development/Advancement for St. Patrick School. This full-time role directs the development program, collaborates with parish and school leaders, and drives fundraising, alumni ties, and scholarship funding efforts.

The incumbent will plan and publish a compelling case for support, manage annual campaigns, and foster strong relationships with donors and the community to advance Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in communications, finance, and/or marketing.
• Five to eight years' experience in a comparable position.
• Experience in the Development field; direct mail and advertising campaigns.
• Continuing education to maintain knowledge of tax codes affecting charitable giving.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church organization or nonprofit multi-unit settings preferred.
• Valid driver's license; bilingual in Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Pastor and/or Principal in implementing the parish's development plan and long-range goals.
• Directs the parish's/school's Development Plan and annual campaign initiatives.
• Establishes an Alumni Association and Endowment Fund with effective communication systems.
• Coordinates EITC funding for scholarships and donor support activities.
• Develops and executes a Student Recruitment program and related outreach.
• Staff to the Parish/School Development Committee and oversees major gifts efforts.
• Oversees a Major Gifts/Corporate Sponsorship Program, cultivating donors.

Skills

Fund development

Communication

Public relations

Multi-project management

Budgeting

Grant writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Crescendo

PG CALC

Job description

Job Description

Elementary School Director of Development/Advancement

Full-Time

Job Description

Elementary School Director of Development/Advancement

Full-Time

City & State: Carlisle, PA

School: St. Patrick School

PAYROLL GRADE: 14 FLSA STATUS: Exempt

NATURE OF POSITION: The purpose of this position is to develop and implement a comprehensive development program for the school/parish. The Development Director involves a diversity of parish community membership which includes: faculty, staff, students, families, parishioners, as well as the general public, in accomplishing the development program's mission.

REPORTING FUNCTION: Reports to pastor and/or principal

JOB DESCRIPTION: Duties may include any or all of the following:

• Collaborates with the Pastor and/or Principal in implementing the educational mission of the parish, by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation, and evaluation of the parish's/school's goals, with specific focus on the parish's/school's development plan. Incumbent also collaborates in regional/deanery planning and development efforts as appropriate.
• Directs the parish's/school's Development Plan. Incumbent accomplishes this by establishing short (annual) and long (3-5 year) range goals and objectives for the Development office based on the parishes/school's long range plan. Incumbent may assist the Pastor and other parish/school leadership in developing the parish's/school's long-range plan. Incumbent facilitates the development and publication of an articulated, written case statement about the parish/school which tells the story of Catholic education and also includes the parish's/school's philosophy, values, mission, and public and community contributions.
• Assures the development and implementation of a comprehensive public relations and communications plan. This includes relating with these publics: parish leadership; former and current students; parents of current, former, and future students; school faculty and staff; members of the parish; and local civic and business leaders and residents.
• Assures the establishment of an Annual Appeal/Fund Program for the parish and school. Incumbent plans, directs, and assures the implementation of this annual campaign.
• Coordinates the establishment of an Alumni Association. Incumbent accomplishes this by developing effective communication systems with alumni to provide ongoing current information between the school and the alumni, and by attracting alumni support for fundraising activities and the annual fund program.
• Assures the establishment of an Endowment Fund. Incumbent plans and directs the implementation of this program which provides opportunities for potential donors to invest in the parish/school through options such as major gifts, bequests, and deferred giving.
• Assures establishment of EITC funding for scholarships.
• Assures the establishment of a Student Recruitment program. Incumbent accomplishes this by researching and identifying prospective students, by prompting and hosting various recruitment activities or special events; i.e., home gatherings, open house, on-site visits to feeder day care and preschools, and making telephone and in-person contacts/calls. Incumbent also promotes recruitment efforts for the school through press releases, public service announcements, advertisements, billboards, newsletters, etc.
• Serves as staff to the Parish/School Development Committee. Incumbent participates in the recruitment and selection of members, assures members understand their responsibilities, and collaborates with the Committee Chair in preparing the agenda and in assigning and monitoring task completion.
• Assures the establishment of a Major Gifts/Corporate Sponsorship Program by researching, cultivating, soliciting, and pursuing major gifts from private or corporate donors. This may include grant writing, personal solicitation, or matching appropriate potential donors with "askers."
• Coordinates all fundraising activities for the parish/school. Incumbent collaborates with parish leadership, Parents' Club, School Commission, and other fundraising groups in the parish/school to develop a planned, consistent, and organized approach to fundraising, including monthly calendaring of events.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Ability Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fund development (major/planned giving), with ability to organize, create, and implement development efforts through use of marketing techniques.
• Knowledge of church organizational and operational procedures is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally (including oral presentations) and in writing. Position requires creativity, decision-making, interpersonal skills, use of discretion, teamwork, negotiation, independent judgment/action, problem analysis, service orientation, and public relations to foster the Church's mission and Parish/School relations.
• Ability to handle multiple projects/priorities.
• Incumbent must be competitive and resourceful in an organization that has an infinite amount of needs and a finite amount of financial resources.
• Perform basic math and be proficient with gift planning software such as Crescendo or PG CALC.
• Knowledge of calculator, basic computer software, and all basic office equipment is required.

Educational/Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in communications, finance, and/or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a comparable field with five to eight years' experience in a comparable position.
• Experience in the Development field preferred.
• Experience running direct mail and advertising campaigns for planned giving required.
• Continuing education is required to maintain knowledge of tax codes affecting charitable giving and maintain a level of knowledge and skills required to serve as a Development Director. This is accomplished by reading material related to the profession, by attending workshops or conventions, and by participating in local, regional, and diocesan professional organizations as approved and as appropriate.
• This position requires specific knowledge of the Catholic Church's organization and procedures or experience in a complex multi-unit organization (preferably nonprofit) with a service orientation.
• Practicing Catholic required.
• Position requires a valid driver's license.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desirable.