St. John Bosco Catholic School 

Job Description - Development Director (part-time)

General Function:  Under the supervision of the principal, the Development Director develops and implements the strategies necessary to gather resources; carries out the development activities required to achieve the goals of the school. All responsibilities are to be in line with the Catholic mission of the school. The Development Director ensures that the development goals are adequately articulated and that a long-range plan is in place; oversees the coordination of the fundraising programs and works cooperatively with the principal to develop positive public relations within and outside the school community.

 

Job Segments: 

• Possess a passion for working in a Catholic school environment.
• Collaborate with the admissions team on PR initiatives and communications to create/produce fundraising-related communication materials to expand and enhance the school’s visibility and reputation.  
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit select individuals, businesses, and foundations that are prospects for philanthropic support, and be intimately involved in soliciting all levels of gifts.
• Identify, recruit, and engage volunteers including: prospects, parents, alumni, grandparents, clergy, students, faculty and administrative staff, others.
• Researches potential grant opportunities and oversees written grant proposals from faculty, staff, and parent groups. 
• Develop, implement, and manage the planned giving program. 
• Develops and implements fundraising policies and procedures. 
• Develops and oversees donor and prospective donor stewardship programs. 
• Oversees the gift giving process and recognition program. 
• Ensures comprehensive, accurate constituent, donor and prospective donor records.  
• Generates financial reports regarding gifts, grants, and pledges. 
• Responsible for the overall coordination of all volunteers associated with the advancement program. 
• oversees the coordination of the work of volunteers assisting with development projects
• coordinates preparation for any capital campaign with the Principal and parents
• performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree and two to five years of experience in major gifts, campaigns or planned giving for institutions. 
• Minimum of at least 4 years relevant experience, preferably in marketing & public relations and/or business management; or Bachelor’s degree from college or university.
• Ability to effectively articulate the values and mission of the school.
• A strong commitment to and understanding of donor recognition and stewardship. 
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate records and prepare accurate and timely reports. 
• Willingness and ability to travel locally. 
• Be willing to work non-standard hours and get involved in rotary clubs and other city organizations. 
• Proven success indirectly soliciting and closing charitable gifts.  
• Proven experience in foundation research and grant writing.  
• Ethical and discreet team player
• Understanding of computer and constituent software. 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to engage people of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. 
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred. 
• Proven project management skills. 
• Highly self-directed with an attention to detail and ability to organize effectively.