Director of Advancement

Description

Employment Status: Full-time 

FLSA Status: Exempt (unless specified otherwise)

Reports to: Principal

 *Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location. 

Position Overview:

The Director of Advancement provides strategic leadership for the school’s comprehensive advancement program and plays a key role in advancing the mission, vision, and long-term sustainability of the institution. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that strengthen philanthropy, donor relations, alumni engagement, community partnerships, and institutional support. The Director of Advancement cultivates meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, parents, grandparents, foundations, corporations, and community partners. The Director oversees annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, special fundraising initiatives, stewardship, advancement events, and other efforts designed to increase philanthropic support.

Position Responsibilities

Overall: 

• Coordinates and facilitates Antonian’s mission in the areas of advancement services, development, donor stewardship, stakeholder relations, and other assignments as deemed appropriate by the school’s executive leadership
• Works as part of an integrated management team to establish overall goals and strategies for increasing support of Antonian
• Manages prospect research and cultivation intuitiveness with a special emphasis on pursuing strategies to secure and increase giving
• Establish measurable fundraising goals and track progress toward those goals
• Tell compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy on students, faculty, programs, and the school community
• Provide board members with the information, training, and resources necessary to serve as effective ambassadors for the school.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the school within the broader community.
• Develop relationships with businesses, foundations, civic organizations, community leaders, and other strategic partners.
• Identify opportunities to increase the school’s visibility, reputation, and community support.
• Participate in professional development and advancement organizations.
• Promote a culture of integrity, gratitude, service, and philanthropy throughout the school community.
• Other duties as assigned

Strategic Development:

• Develops and submits annual strategic plans for approval; implements approved plans
• With the support of the Principal, develops and submits annual operational development plans for approval; oversees implementation of plans
• Identifies individual donors and potential foundation and corporate gifts
• Serves as the capital campaign/endowment campaign director, providing periodic reports of campaign status and efforts
• Partner with the school’s communications and marketing efforts to promote advancement priorities
• Plan and oversee fundraising, stewardship, alumni, and donor recognition events.
• Collaborate with school departments, parent organizations, volunteers, and community partners to ensure successful events.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and return on investment of advancement events.
• Develop opportunities for donors and prospective donors to experience the school’s mission firsthand.
• Oversee the advancement database and ensure accurate records of donors, prospects, alumni, gifts, pledges, and engagement.
• Establish procedures for gift processing, acknowledgment, recognition, and reporting.
• Analyze fundraising and donor data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.  

Alumni Relations:

• Develops goals and initiatives aimed to increase engagement, community, and giving from alumni
• Guides the Associate Director of Advancement in initiatives aimed to strengthen alumni relations

Financial Assistance

• Supervises the Associate Director of Advancement as he/she works with families to ensure compliance and effective processes related to scholarships and other areas of financial funding for current families

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

License and Credentials:

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening
• Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening

Experience: 

• Experience in institutional fundraising preferred
• Experience in alumni relations and external affairs preferred

Competencies:

• Ability to exhibit behavior and skills that contribute to superior performance by motivating others to become engaged and take action.
• Ability to enhance others’ commitment to their work and energize others via one-on-one and / or group presentations. 
• Ability to deal effectively with pressure, and remain optimistic and persistent, despite challenging situations.  
• Ability to see the potential in others and engage them in a way that leads to their ability and willingness to enhance their knowledge, skills and/or abilities to greater levels of proficiency.
• Ability to be attentive to the needs of internal and external customers and being able to find resolution within the parameters of set standards and messaging in a positive manner. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with all stakeholders of Antonian
• Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers
• Proficient software experience and skills including but not limited to use of basic productivity suites such as Microsoft Office or Google Apps as well as the ability to utilize software designed for donor and alumni tracking
• Ability to work independently and make prudent decisions as warranted in the absence of the Principal
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.