Strategic Director of Mission & Philanthropy

Partners in Mission, LLC.; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Light of Christ Catholic Schools in Bismarck, ND seeks a Director of Mission Advancement to lead all development and philanthropic efforts for the unified Catholic school system. The role focuses on cultivating donors, expanding engagement, and ensuring fundraising goals are met in alignment with the schools’ Catholic identity and long-term sustainability.

The director will supervise the advancement team, coordinate with senior leaders, and drive strategies across annual giving, capital

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive leadership for all fundraising initiatives, including annual fund, capital campaigns, major gifts, events, raffles, charitable gaming, and other cultivation and stewardship activities
• Partner with the President and senior leadership to establish and implement a clear strategic fundraising vision aligned with the mission and long-term sustainability of the system
• Actively identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through personal visits, events, electronic communication, and community engagement efforts
• Strengthen and expand the donor base while promoting goodwill and long-term relationships across alumni, parents, parishioners, and community stakeholders
• Oversee advancement systems and reporting, ensuring accurate data management, performance tracking, and goal attainment
• Collaborate with enrollment leadership to support student recruitment and retention efforts, recognizing the integrated nature of mission advancement and enrollment vitality
• Maintain effective communication with system leadership, Board members, staff, and the broader community while safeguarding confidentiality and exercising sound professional judgment

Job description

Light of Christ Catholic Schools in Bismarck, ND seeks a Director of Mission Advancement to lead all development and philanthropic efforts for the unified Catholic school system. The role focuses on cultivating donors, expanding engagement, and ensuring fundraising goals are met in alignment with the schools’ Catholic identity and long-term sustainability.

The director will supervise the advancement team, coordinate with senior leaders, and drive strategies across annual giving, capital