Director of Advancement, 2026-27

Diocese of St. Augustine•Saint Joseph, FL

About The Position

Position is responsible for implementing a comprehensive plan resulting in increased participation and engagement with alumni, parents, faculty and the community at large. This plan will result in increased funding to the Annual Appeal through donations including large gifts, corporate matches, and planned giving. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience and expertise with non-profit fundraising, event planning, marketing and advertising, alumni affairs. Candidates should be prepared to support the mission of our Catholic school and interests in the community via three main events: Annual auction event, golf tournament, and other major fundraisers. This position is full-time and includes diocesan benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
Ability to appreciate and communicate a passion for Catholic high school education.
Must have a high degree of initiative and strong organizational skills.
Proficiency to attention to detail and deadlines.
Demonstrated success in producing first class events as part of the overall plan to increase participation and engagement with donors and contributors.
Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in developing and accomplishing organizational goals.
Superior communication skills, ability to conceptualize and execute strategic plans, the ability to interact confidently and effectively with school staff, students, donors, trustees, school administration, the media and alumni
Working knowledge of the Google for education suite or Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and database software
Some nights and weekends are required based on the calendar of events.
Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and take a Protecting God's Children class before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a parochial or not for profit environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, pursue and retain major donor and contributor support.
Maintaining strong relationships between the school and current donors and contributors.
Manage alumni engagement.
Create opportunities (in person and virtually) for donor and contributor engagement which reflect positively on the school.
Develop and implement events such as the Annual Auction, golf tournament and other major fundraising events.
Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the Annual Fund campaign with the objective to strengthen the school’s fundraising program.
Support fundraising efforts by effectively recruiting, inspiring and working collaboratively with volunteers and committees.
Assist in the publication of NewsFlash and distributed to donors and contributors in a timely manner each fall.