Advancement Director, St Anthony School, Wailuku

Mar 16 2023
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR

POSITION TITLE: Advancement Director STATUS: Exempt; At-Will Employee

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Advancement Director will develop and implement the Institutional Advancement Plan that will include major donor, corporate and business, foundation, endowment, grants, special event and direct mail efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Practicing Catholic in full initiation with the Church preferred

2. The Advancement Director must have a four-year college degree;

3. The ability to work cooperatively with different personalities and individuals of diverse racial/economic/cultural background;

4. Strong oral and written communications skills;

5. Confidentiality (specifically of donor records and clients served);

6. Working knowledge of computers, word processing and database management;

7. Fundraising and grant writing experience preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Furthers the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church;

2. Fundraising Activities – The Advancement Director will be responsible for raising the funds necessary to carry out the mission of St. Anthony School;

3. Identify, cultivate, pursue and retain major donor and contributor support;

4. Assist the Administration to develop and maintain strong relationships with current, major and individual givers;

5. Strategize on and implement efforts to secure new grants and untapped resources;

6. Draft annual and special appeals to build individual giving base;

7. Assist with the growth of the endowment fund;

8. Support with receipt, acknowledgement and tracking of donor contributions, pledges, in-kind donations and other payments;

9. Support with maintaining up to date mailing lists, donor lists and donor profiles. Analyze fundraising data and prepare reports as needed;

10. Oversee the design and production of the organization’s communications relative donor appreciation and recognition;

11. Research and write grant proposals;

12. Plan the development, production and dissemination of support materials for fund raising activities;

13. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Administration;

Other Job Requirements:

Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items

Schedule Requirements: Entails periodic evening and weekend work