POSITION SUMMARY

Gonzaga Preparatory School seeks an experienced and visionary Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts. This position oversees all aspects of fundraising activities for the school and the Foundation and alumni engagement. The Development Director will play a crucial role in advancing the school’s mission through strategic resource development and donor engagement. The position reports to the Vice President of Advancement. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide leadership and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, annual campaigns, planned giving, special events, and capital campaigns. 
• Lead and manage the development staff in accordance with the school’s mission and policies.
• Oversee the planning and execution of all fundraising and alumni events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors, alumni, and community stakeholders, including managing a personal portfolio of approximately 50 major donors and prospects.
• Manage the ongoing identification, relationship-building, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects (both individuals and corporate/foundation partners) with a financial capacity to make major gifts, planned/estate gifts, or grant commitments to the Foundation. 
• Develop written proposals, reports, and collateral material to support solicitations and stewardship activities with annual, major gifts, and planned giving/estate donors.
• Serve as an active prospect identifier, targeting prospects for “moves management” including recommending for personal visits and cultivation for major gifts or planned giving. 
• Travel as necessary to meet with donors and attend events critical to advancing the school’s fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with the school administration and board members to identify funding needs and opportunities.
• Ensure the integration of the Foundation’s activities with the school’s strategic priorities.
• Monitor and report fundraising progress to the vice president of advancement, leadership team, and board of directors.
• Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Stay informed of trends in philanthropy and education to adapt fundraising strategies as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience working at a high school, college/university, or institute with a similar mission; fundraising or development experience preferred. 
• 3-5 years of director-level experience preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and managing successful fundraising campaigns.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.
• Proficient in fundraising software and CRM databases.
• Preferred alumna or alumnus of Gonzaga Prep or other Jesuit institution.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Exempt position, full time. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Twelve-month schedule. 

For full details and application process, visit: https://www.gprep.com/apps/jobs/show_job.jsp?REC_ID=45197