Strategic Development Director, Catholic School Fundraising

Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte seeks a Development Director for Catholic Schools to lead fundraising strategy across its 20 Catholic schools. You will work with school leaders, pastors, advancement teams, and diocesan leadership to promote philanthropy rooted in Catholic education.

You will guide annual fund planning, major and planned gifts, donor engagement, and fundraising data analysis, building capacity for sustainable growth across the diocese.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in development and/or fundraising.
• Experience with annual fund growth, donor relations, major gifts, planned giving, or campaign support is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Catholic school mission, advancement, stewardship, and relationship-based fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs quarterly regional or systemwide workshops for school presidents, principals, development staff, or key school fund development volunteer leaders.
• Meets on site regularly with each of the 20 individual schools to assess needs, set annual giving goals, and strategize for continued growth.
• Develops and carries out annual school fund development plans, aligning with operations and priorities.
• Focuses on major gifts and planned gifts to strengthen fundraising capacity.
• Provides training for staff and volunteers regarding the solicitation of gifts.
• Provides strategic direction in data reporting for donor database management systems.
• Gathers key annual fund data from each school for systemwide analysis.
• Leads diocesan participation for #iGiveCatholic and related campaigns.
• Creates templates for school marketing, such as annual fund brochure and giving guide.
• Collaborates with the Director of Advancement for Catholic Schools on school-facing priorities.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Planning & organizing

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Fundraising database software

Job description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte seeks a Development Director for Catholic Schools to lead fundraising strategy across its 20 Catholic schools. You will work with school leaders, pastors, advancement teams, and diocesan leadership to promote philanthropy rooted in Catholic education.

You will guide annual fund planning, major and planned gifts, donor engagement, and fundraising data analysis, building capacity for sustainable growth across the diocese.