Director of Advancement

Bishop Foley Catholic High School in Madison Heights, Michigan, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Director of Advancement , with a track record of success. Established in 1965, Bishop Foley Catholic serves students in grades 9-12 from throughout the metro-Detroit area. The Director of Advancement serves as the chief fundraiser for the school, with both direct and supervisory responsibilities including Fundraising, Donations, Planned Giving, Admissions, Retention, Marketing, Branding, and Alumni Relations.


This position reports to the Board of Directors and works with the School Administration to plan, manage, coordinate, and evaluate a strategic Development plan for the long-term funding of the school, raising money for scholarships, general operations, and capital improvements. The Director of Advancement supervises and serves alongside an established and talented staff who support each other in supporting the goals and mission of Bishop Foley Catholic.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a tuition discount phased in over three years. It is a 12-month position that accrues vacation and personal time.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Development:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the comprehensive and integrated advancement model
• Responsible for establishing, directing, and overseeing the school's Annual Advancement Plan
• Develops advancement program plan in cooperation with the advancement team, including admissions/enrollment management and marketing, defining roles and responsibilities for team members based on tasks undertaken throughout the year
• Detail what the school is working toward, and overall goals of the Advancement Program of BFC
• Be able to communicate and give talking points regarding the overall Advancement plan, and the purpose of contributions to BFC
• Manage multiple off-site fundraising events (Annual Auction, Golf Outing, etc.)
• Provide the focused, primary responsibility for the following revenue components of a comprehensive and integrated advancement program -- annual fund, targeted giving, rotating major campaigns, and planned gifts (as needed)
• Establish and maintain Development Council of parent volunteers, building parent support and responsibility into roles focused on major events throughout the year
• Oversee service hour opportunities for parents, determining the number of required hours yearly with administration, and allocated number of hours available for both major (Development Council, Chairperson) roles and minor (volunteer hours at events) ones

Enrollment and Retention:

• Oversee the Admissions Director in planning and administering recruitment events, including Open House, Showcases, Foley Experience and more
• Work with Admissions Director to update, develop and enact the Comprehensive Enrollment Plan
• Foster a productive relationship with currently enrolled families
• Marketing and Communications:
• Oversee and manage the Marketing Director, assisting with the expansion of school outreach and outward facing communications to the greater community
• Coordinate with Marketing on advertising and outreach efforts, facilitating a partnership between the department and the school as a whole

Leadership:

• Manage of the day-to-day operations of the Advancement office
• Hold regular meetings of the Advancement Department staff, providing organization, layout of responsibilities, and an opportunity for discussion and planning of upcoming events
• Direct the administration of all strategy/operations and revenue components of a comprehensive and integrated advancement program
• Track the annual budget/costs for Advancement Department programs
• Oversee the Alumni Coordinator, reviewing results and requests from Alumni Board meetings, including upcoming alumni events

Qualifications

• Catholic in Good Standing (required of all Archdiocese of Detroit Administration Positions)
• A proven track record of success with securing donations for a non-profit organization
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or a combination of education and work experience
• Three to five years of non-profit development experience, including strength in areas including but not limited to: major gifts, auctions/events, annual funds, capital campaigns, and/or planned giving
• Strong managerial, leadership and supervisory skills
• Self-directed, with an attention to detail and ability to organize effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Understanding and competency in donor-management/constituent software and applications
• A strong commitment to, and understanding of, donor recognition and stewardship

Application Process:

Please apply by sending a resume, cover letter and other information showcasing successful performance to Jenna Kokenos, Director of Finance and Human Resources, at View email address on click.appcast.io

Individuals will be interviewed by a committee organized by members of the Board of Directors that will include representatives of the staff, faculty, parent and alumni communities, in April. This position has a targeted start date of April 27th. Salary is negotiable to commensurate with experience.