Development Director, PT, 2026-27

Diocese of St. Augustine•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Director, under the direction of the principal, will coordinate fundraising efforts, maintain a donor database, have good communications/public relation skills, and be able to cultivate benefactors to ensure that Palmer Catholic Academy can expand in the future.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and a Catholic School; a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church preferred.
Ability to exercise courtesy to fellow employees, families, and the public
Must be a self-starter, well organized and able to handle multiple tasks
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required
Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing and spreadsheets
Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
Ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
At least 3 years’ experience in field or related field
Must have excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Cultivate donors through personal relationship and appeals
Maintain records of funds given
Send out periodic mail outs to parents, past and present donors
Host donation drives / matching giving weekends throughout the year
Host events such a school gala/golf tournament in order to raise funds and cultivate relationships
Cultivate in-kind gifts – maintain wish lists from departments, assess value of in-kind donations, thank donor appropriately
Call, write thank you notes to, and visit benefactors as appropriate
Host events for benefactors
Maintain profiles of benefactors for administration
Advise with principal on donor relationships
Coordinates marketing and social media to promote the school
Bring awareness of student population and their needs
Develop and implement social media campaigns, including developing messaging and content, creating distribution strategies, and analyzing results for all social media platforms; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Develop and implement agency communications strategy and marketing plan by preparing information for Diocesan e-newsletters and other public relations opportunities.
Executes social media content and engagement strategy, including copywriting, graphic design and proofreading.
Content writing for the website, blog, social media, and sales and marketing collateral
Design and prepare various event related marketing materials, to include brochures and flyers.
Supports the school’s spiritual mission
Shall abide by Catholic principles in professional and private life.
Works collaboratively and displays a positive, friendly and professional manner with all employees and school families; welcome them to the school community.
Maintains and respects the privacy of the persons supported
Be knowledgeable of school logistics, philosophy and history.
Works closely with the school bookkeeper with regards to donors
Performs other duties as assigned