Development Director

Development DirectorChesterton Academy of St. Philip Neri, Kansas City, MO (HYBRID POSITION)Chesterton Academy, a joyfully Catholic, classical high school, seeks an experienced, energetic, and relationship-oriented Development Director to implement and lead all aspects of a comprehensive fundraising program that currently raises more than $400K annually in support of school operations. A key member of Chesterton Academy's leadership team, the Director of Development serves as an important representative with parents, alumni, donors, and the greater community. Responsibilities include:Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising program, including established annual fundraising campaigns, planned giving programs, corporate and foundation proposals, and exploration of grant opportunities.Maintain key relationships with major benefactors and other stakeholders, apostolates, schools, and organizations.Foster increased support from existing donors and stakeholders.Oversee all fundraising aspects of the school's annual fundraising Gala, The Chesterton Revel, in close cooperation with parent-led event committee.Develop and execute plan to foster warm alumni and parent relationships with the school.Identify new and creative sources of funding.Work in close association with school communications and marketing personnel to develop materials to communicate with alumni, donors, and other stakeholders to broaden and deepen the base of support for the school.Oversee processing of all donations, generate gift acknowledgements, and maintain giving records of donors to the school.Report monthly to the Finance Committee of the Board to keep them apprised of fundraising activities and progress towards goals.Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeMultiple years of professional development experience, preferably in a non-profit environmentExperience with CRM or donor management software or systemsExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressureInterested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to View email address on click.appcast.io goal is to form joyful, generous, faithful and confident Catholic leaders prepared for community life and mission in the modern world. Inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II, we take as our motto Cultura Vitae, the culture of life, as our students triumph over the materialism and despair that pervades our culture to have life and have it abundantly. We do this with a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.