Director of Advancement

Director of Advancement New Rochelle, NY Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $110,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Nonprofit management Writing grant proposals Community engagement Alumni relations (outreach initiatives) School fundraising Non-profit experience Multitasking Raiser's Edge Major gifts Advertising material design projects Overseeing academic fundraising Research Entrepreneurship Bachelor's degree Donor relations Nonprofit community organization experience Organizational skills Experience in a donor relation role (3-5 years) Senior level Communication skills Stakeholder relationship building Religious school Marketing collateral creation Full Job Description Advancement Position Salesian High School is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Advancement Director to lead its Advancement Team so as to further the culture of giving among its families, alumni and friends, with a particular focus on major gifts, planned giving and capital campaigns. Major Responsibilities

• Lead the school's Advancement Team overseeing areas of Fundraising, Alumni Relations and Marketing.
• Execute fundraising efforts, with a focus on securing major gifts in support of the high school's strategic priorities.
• Maintain a regular cadence of stewardship and solicitation contacts to grow support for Salesian over time.
• Institute a Planned Giving Program for Salesian High School to secure future gifts (bequests, trusts, or annuities), focusing on long-term legacy.
• Oversee a Capital Campaign for Salesian High School in support of its identified needs and futuring.
• Nurture strong relationships with donors, alumni, community partners, and local businesses to encourage long-term engagement and philanthropic support.
• Work closely with the President and the Principal to identify funding needs of faculty, staff, students, and campus leadership and match with prospective donors.
• Prepare personalized proposals, stewardship reports, and other donor communications to support cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Work with others to research, write and submit proposals to secure grants from potential funding organizations.
• Collaborate with other members of the Advancement Team on events, recognition activities, and campaigns that promote donor involvement and visibility.
• Collaborate with Advancement Team members to ensure that gift processing, donor acknowledgement, and stewardship activities are carried out in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide regular updates to the President on fundraising progress, opportunities, and challenges, and present to the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Other duties as assigned. ----- Required Skills
• Fundraising experience, preferably in a non-profit educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and secure gifts.
• Strong communication/presentation skills.
• Ability to self-motivate, to set and meet deadlines, and to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to design and produce promotional materials.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge.

Charismatic Requirements 1. A Roman Catholic with a vibrant faith. 2. The ability to articulate and embody the educational charism of St. John Bosco. 3. The capacity to engage and inspire parents, alumni and benefactors.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Advancement:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person