Development Director
- Employer
- Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Job Details
Professional/Development
4/29/2021
Nazareth Academy
The Development Director's responsibilities include managing the Development team, Endowment Campaign (in partnership with the President), our Parent Pledge Program, the Parent Partnership Council (PPC), grant writing, and creating a robust Major Gifts program. In addition, in partnership with the Events Manager, the Development Director will also support in executing our Fall Kick-Off, Golf Outing and NazBash.
Supervisor - President
Position Status - Full-time 12 Month; 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage team and ensure day-to-day tasks match our overall short-term and long-term strategies
- Manage, in partnership with President, Endowment Campaign and in subsequent years manage a donor stewardship plan for all campaign investors
- Overall Major Gift program - focus on cultivating current parents and sustaining their support once they become alumni parents, as well as coordinating Thank-a-Donor Day and Donor Cocktail Party
- Manage the Parent Partnership Council: acting as a liaison between the PPC and the Development team, schedule and manage all PPC meetings and agendas
- In partnership with Events Manager, support in executing Fall Kick-Off, Golf Outing and NazBash and provide needed support in planning other events as needed.
- Parent Pledge Program: Manage and coordinate all new parent meetings, as well as Parent Pledge reminders and updates quarterly
- Grant writing
- Bequests and strategic planning around Planned Giving
Qualifications:
- Must have a passion for the mission of Nazareth Academy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in executing a variety of fundraising strategies (appeals, major gifts, events, etc)
- Experience in managing a capital/endowment campaign a plus, but not required
- Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, along with committee members and other volunteers, to help support fundraising efforts
- Must be organized and able to manage multiple priorities at once
- Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.
- Bachelor's degree required
- 6-8 years minimum experience in professional fundraising
Interested applicants are asked to submit their resumes, letters of application and list of references or letters of recommendation to Jessica Radogno, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, jradogno@nazarethacademy.com.
Company
The Archdiocese of Chicago School System is the largest Catholic school system in the United States. It is the largest private school system in the country. It serves the city of Chicago as well as Cook and Lake Counties, has approximately 70,000 students in its approximately 200 schools. The AOC schools have been the recipient of the greatest number of Blue Ribbon Awards of any school system in the nation. Our Catholic Schools are a living response to the church’s mission and they work with parents/guardians as partners in the academic education and faith development of their children. AOC Catholic Schools are accredited by the Archdiocese and the State of Illinois.
- Website
- https://www.applitrack.com/archchicago/onlineapp/
- Telephone
- 312-534-5231
- Location
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835 N. Rush
Chicago
IL
60611
US
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