Associate Director of Advancement for Schools (EX)(2026-2027)- Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn MD

Archdiocese of Baltimore • Severn, MD

7h • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Advancement serves as a strategic partner and operational lead in driving fundraising initiatives and supporting the institution's long-term sustainability. Partnering closely with the Vice President of Advancement, this role balances strategic pipeline development with tactical execution. The Associate Director manages a select portfolio of prospects, oversees prospect research and pipeline tracking, and executes donor stewardship initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Three to five years of progressive experience in advancement, development, or fundraising operations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of writing effective proposals and executive reports.
• Ability to engage professionally with senior leaders, donors, and board members.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently, and maintain strict confidentiality regarding donor information

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or CFRE certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in CRM and donor database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge), wealth-screening tools, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Vice President of Advancement to develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising strategies.
• Monitor departmental goals, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and generate regular revenue reports and performance dashboards for leadership.
• Prepare comprehensive prospect briefings and proposals ahead of high-level solicitations.
• Provide administrative and operational support, including preparing materials and tracking follow-up.
• Proactively identify, research, and qualify prospective donors using wealth-screening tools and database analytics.
• Maintain a robust prospect pipeline using a Moves Management framework to move donors systematically through the engagement lifecycle.
• Oversee donor database integrity, ensuring all prospect research, contact reports, and solicitation strategies are accurately recorded.
• Manage a portfolio of individual and foundation prospects, executing tailored strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Draft compelling gift proposals, grant applications, personalized donor communications, and impact reports.
• Conduct personal meetings and outreach visits to articulate the institution's mission and funding priorities.
• Implement recognition and stewardship programs to ensure prompt, meaningful, and ongoing donor appreciation.
• Coordinate and execute key advancement events, including donor recognition gatherings, regional outreach initiatives, and receptions.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to align fundraising materials with broader organizational messaging.
• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support the Advancement Department's overarching goals and priorities.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes)
• generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director