Director of Development
Position Summary
The Director of Development is responsible for designing, overseeing, coordinating, and executing all fundraising for Regina Caeli Academy ("RCA"). This position is entrusted with the stewardship and promotion of the RCA's mission through strategic leadership in fundraising, communications, community engagement, and stakeholder outreach. This individual will work closely with the President and the Board of Directors to establish and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that will support the institution's mission and strategic goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, oversee and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, grant acquisition, corporate and foundation relations, special events (the "Gala"), Center fundraising and donor pipeline development, and reporting.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Encompasses internal and external communications, brand messaging, public relations, digital presence, and mission-based storytelling in support of all fundraising efforts.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors and prospective donors to ensure that their philanthropic goals are aligned with the institution's mission and strategic goals.
Work collaboratively with the President and other internal key stakeholders to establish and achieve fundraising goals.
Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Development team and ensure that all team members have the resources and support they need to succeed.
Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications plan, in coordination with the marketing department that effectively promotes the institution to donors, prospects, and the broader community.
Establish structures and programming to engage, communicate with, and mobilize a national constituent network of alumni, parents and friends of RCA.
Ensure that all fundraising and development activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and in accordance with RCA's policies and procedures.
Oversees systems and practices that foster donor loyalty, gratitude, and long-term engagement through relationship management, gift acknowledgment, stewardship and recognition programs.
Serve as a key spokesperson for the institution and represent the institution at various community events and forums.
Oversee and manage the donor database system that includes CRM system documentation and proper financial reporting.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in fundraising and development, preferably in a hybrid educational setting.
Demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts.
Experience developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising and marketing plans.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong understanding of donor software platforms and experience using multiple CRM systems.
Knowledge of Catholic values and traditions.
Ability to travel as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Schedule :
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday and evenings and weekends as needed
Work Location : Remote
Applicants must be able to sign an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Church and have a deep love for the Catholic faith. Curriculum and grading guidelines are provided. Tutors are trained to provide instruction and classroom management according to RCA standards. The ideal applicant will have strong communication skills, good organization, timeliness, a traditional view of the student/teacher relationship, and must be living the Catholic faith day-to-day, including having received all the sacraments appropriate to his or her state in life.
All employees of Regina Caeli are required to have a clear background check