Director of Advancement

Director of Advancement Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis - 3.6 Saint Paul, MN Job Details Full-time 12 hours ago Qualifications School experience Strategic management Non-profit experience Volunteer management Major gifts Strategic planning in education Overseeing academic fundraising Social media platforms Senior level Volunteer recruitment Leadership Communication skills Volunteer engagement program management Full Job Description Published April 28, 2026 Expires May 28, 2026 Location 384 Roselawn Ave. E Maplewood, MN 55117, MN Category Administration Job Type Full-time Organizational Name St. Jerome School Organizational City Maplewood Position Contact Name Anne Gattman Position Contact Title Principal Position Contact Email How many employees are serving at your location? 30 or less

DESCRIPTION

The full time Director of Advancement is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of all development and donor engagement efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of St. Jerome School's Catholic mission. This role is responsible for building and maintaining a culture of philanthropy, securing major gifts, and developing a multi-year pathway toward financial independence. St. Jerome School is a joyfully Catholic school home for about 210 PreK-Grade 8 students and their families. We are celebrating our 75th anniversary as a parish school in 2026-2027. St. Jerome School is known for our core values: Believe, Belong, Grow, Learn and Love. Our committed faculty, steady leadership and excellent academics are steeped within a community of faith and love. We are located in the Twin Cities East Metro.

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QUALIFICATIONS

~ Proven success in fundraising and friend raising in a non profit organization (preferably $400K annual or major gift experience) ~ Strong relationship building skills ~ Superior communication skills, to include social media and media building platforms ~ Ability to conceptualize and execute strategic plans and match plans to school culture and needs ~ Strategic thinking with execution ability ~ Passion for Catholic education and the mission of St. Jerome School and experience in communicating this passion ~ Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in developing and accomplishing organizational goals ~ Ability to build a team and effectively and recruit and manage volunteers ~ Working knowledge of Givesmart preferred, but not required, and Google platform ~ Ability to work collaboratively with our leadership team