Campaign Manager

Catholic School in Cuyahoga Falls•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

16h

About The Position

Walsh Jesuit High School seeks a Campaign Manager to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of its capital campaign, advancing the School’s mission and long-term vision. The Campaign Manager coordinates campaign activities and aligns school leadership, volunteers, and advancement staff while fostering philanthropy grounded in Catholic values and stewardship. The role reports to the Vice President of Advancement and works closely with the President, advancement staff, campaign volunteers, and benefactors to develop and execute strategies that secure transformational gifts. This is a full-time, temporary, 12-month position for the life of the campaign, which is anticipated to last at least three years. The role includes campaign planning and performance tracking; major-donor research, cultivation, meeting coordination, and follow-up; volunteer and committee support; donor stewardship and recognition; campaign communications; and participation in the School’s Catholic and Jesuit formation activities. The position also supports the School’s philosophy, policies, and goals and holds confidential matters in strict confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, marketing, public administration, or a related field.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible fundraising or advancement experience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work independently.
Demonstrated success managing or participating in major campaigns.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Embrace and display Catholic/Christian values and spiritual life.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge, which is preferred, or other donor management software.
Experience with wealth-screening tools, Office Suite, and Canva.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign plan aligned with the School’s strategic priorities and fundraising objectives.
Establish campaign timelines, benchmarks, gift pyramids, and performance metrics; monitor progress and adjust strategies to meet campaign goals.
Collaborate with school leadership to articulate the campaign vision and case for support.
Identify and research prospects and help develop cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Prepare leadership, committee, and Board reports and updates.
Arrange donor meetings, tours, and small-group meetings; coordinate meeting arrangements, confirmations, materials, thank-you communications, and follow-up.
Work with the Special Events Manager to plan local and non-local campaign events, manage guest lists, and send follow-up communications and materials.
Use Raiser’s Edge to track campaign activity, donor meetings, and progress.
Recruit, train, and support campaign committee members and volunteer leaders.
Coordinate committee meetings and activities; provide volunteers with materials, prospect strategies, information, and fundraising training.
Draft meeting agendas; prepare materials; record notes and action items; send notices and status reports; and follow up with volunteers and staff on action items.
Ensure exceptional donor stewardship and recognition; develop impact reports and communications showing donor investment outcomes.
Plan and execute donor appreciation events, campaign celebrations, and recognition opportunities.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding school matters and support the School’s philosophy, policies, goals, and administrative decisions.
Collaborate with marketing and communications staff to develop campaign messaging and materials.
Oversee campaign publications, digital content, videos, presentations, and donor communications, ensuring consistent messaging that reflects the School’s mission and priorities.
Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for campaign initiatives.
Embrace, display, and support Catholic/Christian values and spiritual formation, including participation in Ignatian formation activities, school masses, retreats, and other scheduled activities and events.