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Director of Development

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Position Type:
Professional/Development

  • Date Posted:
    6/13/2022


  • Location:
    44340 - St. Theresa School, Palatine


  • Date Available:
    07/01/2022


  • St. Theresa Parish and School have an exciting opportunity for a newly created full time Director of Development position.

    The Director of Development, a key member of the operating team, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the fundraising program and growing the organization's fundraising revenue through cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and retaining donors. Another essential function is assisting in the development and maintenance of a strong volunteer corps. This rewarding role will be responsible for building relationships with individuals, corporations, the faith community, government entities, organizations, and foundations.

    The Development Director will have a passion for the Catholic faith and for the ministries of St. Theresa Parish including the school.

    The goal for the position is to create and execute a robust, successful, and sustainable fundraising plan including goals for growth, volunteerism, and communication.

    Qualified candidates must have:
    • A passion for and experience in fundraising and development including experience building a successful development program and event planning.
    • Current technology and database skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to represent the mission accurately and persuasively to volunteers, donors and prospects.
    • Exceptional work ethic and track record of initiative and achievement.
    • Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak and write well on a broad communication platform including social media.
    • Strong leadership qualities, including the ability both to delegate and to execute.
    • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
    • Current authorization to work permanently in the United States.
    Candidates should submit cover letter and resume to Fr. Tim Fairman at development@sttheresachurch.org.

    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.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    312-534-5231
    Location
    835 N. Rush
    Chicago
    IL
    60611
    US

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