Director of Development

Director Of DevelopmentThe Director of Development will report to the principal, and work with school administration, faculty, volunteers, parents, school commission, development committee and others to plan, direct, and implement a development program for St. Michael Catholic School. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: implement and evaluate Annual Fund annual giving program including but not limited to personal solicitation, phone and direct mail campaigns. Maintain high visibility within the school, and with the external community to raise the awareness of and potential for fundraising. Develop and manage a reliable and qualified volunteer team to support fundraising efforts. Represent the St. Michael development program to faculty/parent groups, community organizations, donor/prospect gatherings, etc. and as assigned. Actively participate in the identification and cultivation of major donor prospects; engage pastor, principal and members of the community in the process of identifying and soliciting key prospects. Plan and execute fundraising events for the school. Actively identify opportunities to engage grandparent, alumni and parish community. Attend St. Michael Catholic School staff meetings and serve on committees as appropriate. Track and analyze fundraising efforts and make recommendations for improvements and changes. Ensure the prompt processing and acknowledging of all gifts in compliance with all applicable rules and standards. Maintain the donor database. Monitor income and expenditures to ensure adherence to budget projections and program goals. Provide periodic reports to the principal (and others as determined). Be accountable for abiding by all St. Michael policies and procedures. Be accountable for developing and implementing programs and procedures that meet stated objectives.