Title of the position: Development Director
Organization: Administration
Department: Development
Reports to: President
Type: Full-Time/12 Month
Salary/Exempt
Primarily Day Shift - some evenings and weekends
Location: Detroit Cristo Rey High School

About Detroit Cristo Rey
Located in the heart of Mexican Town in Southwest Detroit, The Detroit Cristo Rey High School (DCRHS) is a diverse learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. A rigorous and personalized college preparatory curriculum integrated with a corporate work
study experience prepares students to succeed in college and in life. DCRHS is one of 38 high schools across the country associated with the Cristo Rey Network . The Network began more than 25 years ago with an education/work study model that has proven to be universally successful. Working at DCRHS is UNLIKE working in a traditional high school environment. As an independent private school, students are not placed at DCRHS, they choose us!
Faculty and staff are the backbone of the school, and the development of relationships are foundational to the success of each student. The success of the program is demonstrated by the 100% college acceptance since our inaugural
graduating class of 2012.

General Description
Working closely with the President, the Director helps develop the strategic vision to foster generous, broad-based philanthropic support for the school and its mission. The Director is also responsible for the successful implementation of that vision, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual, corporate and foundation donors, designing and directing distinctive events, and generating excitement about a range of ways to contribute to the growth and success of the school.

The Director will work closely with all internal stakeholders as well as donors, business partners, grant and foundation leaders, and key community leaders to meet annual revenue goals. It is critical that relationships and communications, both internal and external, are well managed at all times. The Director will also have a primary role in all "special" fundraising campaigns - such as a Capital Campaign and ensure that associated targets are met. In addition, financial activities related to all types of fundraising will need to be properly accounted for and this position will work closely with the Finance Team to ensure accurate accounting and reporting. Other tasks and responsibilities as required may be requested.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and people skills. The Director must be self-directed, work with limited daily supervision or instruction, and embrace and drive continuous operational improvements. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities is required. The candidate will be motivated by the mission of the school and its impact on the families that we serve.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Revenue Goals
  • Overall responsibility for the school's annual giving, major gifts and potential capital campaigns, along with other fundraising programs
  • Coordinates and develops the fundraising efforts, focusing on the school's growth in accordance with the missions of Detroit Cristo Rey High School
  • Develop and manage the execution and evaluation of the strategy for all fundraising activities to include securing individual, corporate, and foundation contributions, sponsorships, and grants
  • Proactively seek out potential donors, foundations, and grant opportunities

• Facilitate dinners, luncheons, and other events to bring together potential donors with the President, faculty, staff and students
• Manages the grant application process - ensuring high quality and completeness of information
• Solicits major gifts from potential school benefactors when appropriate
• Develop an annual strategic fundraising plan for approval by the President and submitted to the Board of Directors

• Communication and Social Media
  • Communicates the philosophy and programs of Detroit Cristo Rey High School to potential donors, foundations, and the general community. Represents the school at civic, religious, and other public functions as requested
  • Works with internal and external service providers to maintain a "current" and consistent message via the school website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and all other social media outlets as applicable
  • Arrange and confirm staff & student meetings for all event planning activities and participation at the event
  • Ensure formal acknowledgement of all gifts and pledges
  • Ensure follow up letter/reminders for all pledges as applicable
  • Ensure maintenance and data integrity in the donor database
  • Working closely with the President, ensure consistent and clear communication with the public through newsletters, events, and media relations

• Accounting
  • Accurately manage the tracking of donor gifts, pledges, etc. and regular reconciliation with the Finance Dept
  • Accurately manage and track expenditures associated with major events to ensure budget is met
  • Manage all outside service providers utilized to support messaging, publication, design, etc. to ensure proper budget planning and budget performance

Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited College/University preferred; minimum of 5 years successful experience in Development or professional sales
Experience in Grant Writing
Experience with GiftWorks and/or other Donor databases a plus
Sensitivity to the ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the student body
Excellent organizational skills - with an emphasis on attention to detail
Excellent communication skills - verbal (in person and over the phone), written, and public speaking
Excellent inter-personal skills - high energy, positive, influential, and collaborative; strong relationship building capacity
Ability to effectively lead, develop, and motivate staff members
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, (Proficiency in Word and Excel is a must) and Google Suite
Ability to maintain confidential information

How to Apply
Complete the application and attach a cover letter, resume and at least 2 professional references.