Director of Advancement

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations develops and implements strategies that will promote the mission of BCHS, foster alumni relationships, and build a donor network. This position will work closely with the Principal and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that advancement activities are aligned with the school’s mission and strategic plan. The Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; shows evidence of knowledge of the Catholic philosophy of education; promotes gospel values and Catholic moral teaching; upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church; provides opportunities for students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic preferred
Must have knowledge and understanding of non-profit finances, software and digital tools relevant to the job (in addition to baseline expertise in Google and MS Office platforms, must have command of presentation platforms, CRMs, donor management platforms, spreadsheets, grant writing software, etc.)
Must have initiative, creativity, and problem solving skills
Requires good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations
Must possess the ability to observe and actively listen when assessing financial planning and program needs.
The ability to work cooperatively with a team, as well as the ability to delegate, as necessary

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and lead a comprehensive advancement and alumni relations plan that is aligned with the school’s mission, needs, and strategic plan, and is aligned with diocesan and Church standards which includes: Creating and managing an annual advancement calendar of activities
Leading alumni engagement efforts including communications, reunions, volunteer programs, and fundraising initiatives
Create a comprehensive alumni relations plan and calendar
Overseeing the school’s alumni, constituent, and donor CRM system
Overseeing the annual giving campaign
Managing all phases of gift solicitations and gifts received
Leading donor stewardship efforts
Researching and managing existing and potential grant opportunities (In collaboration with the principal and leadership team)
Preparing for any capital campaign
Preparing a planned giving program involving endowments, bequests, annuities, outright gifts, etc
Monitor and evaluate the school’s advancement plan
Establish and maintain positive school-community relationships
Develop relationships and remain engaged with Diocesan, regional, or national organizations germane to advancement; e.g., CEA and other school tuition organizations; DPHX Office of Mission Advancement; Catholic Community Foundation; local and national organizations that make major donations to non-profits.
Engage in professional development and/or continued education to remain current with advancement and development practices, tools, and techniques
Develop and manage the Advancement Dept. budget including monthly reporting to school leadership
Attend BCHS Advisory Board meetings when requested
Represent the school at relevant professional and community events
Meets established fundraising and giving goals
Perform related duties as assigned for emergency procedures