Notre Dame Prep - Assistant Director of Advancement

Sacred Heart University•Fairfield, CT

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Advancement supports the Director of Advancement in executing the school’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role focuses on annual and restricted giving campaigns, special events, donor stewardship, alumni relations programming, and prospect pipeline development. As a member of a small department, this role serves as a key partner in the execution of the school’s advancement program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of experience in development, nonprofit work, or related field preferred
Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills; sharp attention to detail.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects
Experience with databases or CRM systems preferred
Commitment to the mission of Catholic education
Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of the NDP Fund (Annual Fund) and other annual fundraising initiatives
Assist in donor cultivation, stewardship, and communications
Maintain accurate donor records and advancement systems
Help expand participation across parents, alumni, and the broader school community
Plan and execute annual fundraising drives; e.g., NDP Fund and various restricted campaigns, mailings, digital campaigns, phonathons and participation drives
Support class-based fundraising initiatives and senior giving programs
Track and report on annual unrestricted and restricted giving progress and participation
Assist with donor cultivation and stewardship activities, including correspondence and recognition
Help coordinate donor meetings, events, and follow-up communications
Support donor research and prospect identification
Provide timely, accurate constituent recording in the donor database (Little Green Light/Razor’s Edge/ CRM)
Produce reports and analytics to support decision-making
Coordinate major school fundraisers including, but not limited to, the Gala, Golf Tournament, and Walk-a-thon
Work collaboratively with the Advancement team to advance alumni engagement opportunities, including planning reunions
Assist in coordinating logistics and donor engagement opportunities
Recruit, train, and support volunteers involved in fundraising initiatives
Serve as the department’s liaison with the Notre Dame Parent Association’s leadership team.
Support development of fundraising materials, newsletters, and digital outreach
Assist in maintaining consistent messaging across advancement communications
Assist in grant research and preparation of proposals and reports
Provide administrative support for advancement initiatives and campaigns