Director of Advancement beginning July 1, 2021 at Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, VA)

Company: Catholic Diocese of Richmond
Location: Newport News
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Advancement beginning July 1, 2021 at Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, VA) Saint Patrick Catholic School has an opening for a Director of Advancement beginning July 1, 2021. Reporting to the Principal, the Director of Advancement is responsible for the school's comprehensive, relational fundraising program. This position includes providing strategic oversight of the annual, planned, significant gift and capital campaigns, as well as managing alumni relations and stewardship activities. Additionally, the director will oversee external communications and community relations to ensure that the school has a clear and consistent voice internally and externally. The Director of Advancement is a senior-level administrator who works closely with the Principal, the leadership team, and the Board of Directors, to establish funding relationships, and secure resources that support the school's mission and long-term strategic goals. Recommended qualifications and attributes include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications or other applicable field required, Master's degree preferred
• Seven years of fundraising/advancement experience in independent/Catholic schools preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of relational fundraising
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams
• Proven track record in fundraising, especially major gifts and planned giving
• Experience in building a culture of philanthropy within a community
• Persuasive writing and public speaking skills
• Grant writing experience is preferred
• Effective project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge/fluency in Bloomerang donor tracking software and Google Classroom/ Google docs a plus Catholic Identity:
  • Model faith and service to the community.
  • Uphold the school's vision of being authentically Catholic and warmly ecumenical
  • Collaborate with faculty/staff and students to establish servant leadership opportunities.
  • Promote a culture of respect for all members of the community Interested candidates should visit our employment opportunities page, https://www.stpcs.org/our-story/our-people/employment , to view detailed information on the position. Interested candidates are also asked to complete the employment application found on the page. Any other inquiries can be directed to Lisa Lynch, HR Manager, llynch@stpcs.org .

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