Director of Advancement

Risen Christ Catholic School • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Risen Christ is hiring a full-time Director of Advancement.The Director of Advancement at Risen Christ plays a vital leadership role in ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the school. With approximately 75% of the school's annual income made possible through the generosity of philanthropic partners, cultivating strong relationships with donors, businesses, volunteers, and community members is essential.Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Advancement is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategy and leading the Advancement team. The individual in this role participates as an active member of the school's leadership team, works closely with the Board of Directors and its Advancement Committee, and manages the Advancement team.

Responsibilities

• Direct efforts and meet revenue goals for the school's top fundraising priorities, including: major gifts, annual Gala, grants, alumni engagement, planned giving and other fundraising activities aligned with the school's strategic plan.
• Identify, evaluate and recommend opportunities for improved fundraising efforts, particularly with regard to major, capital and planned gifts so that both donors' interests and organizational needs are met.
• Direct the following facets of the Annual Gala to meet set financial goals: serving as the point of contact for the event venue and other event partners, cultivating major gifts and underwriting, planning the live auction and special appeal and other foundational components of the event.
• Oversee all other aspects of Gala planning through delegation to other Advancement staff or volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with the President and Advancement staff to ensure the implementation of comprehensive, high-quality and effective communications that advance the mission of Risen Christ, including a quarterly newsletter, email blasts, targeted communications for lead donors and key partners and other strategic communications as appropriate.
• Continually evaluate fundraising initiatives so that the success of such efforts can be measured and improved.
• Supervise and provide work direction for Advancement staff.
• Serve as a staff liaison to the Advancement Committee of the Board of Directors and attend all meetings of the committee and Board.

Benefits

• Risen Christ teachers and staff receive discounted tuition for their children at the school, and free undergraduate tuition for their dependents at St. Mary's University of Minnesota.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed