Director of Advancement

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, has been retained by Notre Dame Belmont to find their next Director of Advancement at an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in Belmont, California.

The Director of Advancement will lead the school’s efforts in cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, parents, grandparents, alumnae, and community partners. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping the school’s priorities and strategies while overseeing the advancement office and driving philanthropic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be both strategic and relationship-focused, ensuring that the school’s culture and values remain at the heart of all advancement efforts.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Leadership:

• Develop, direct, and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the school’s annual fund campaign, capital campaign, alumnae giving, planned giving, major gifts, and fundraising events.
• Collaborate with the Capital Campaign team to create a strategic plan for engaging top donors.
• Attend meetings regularly to support the capital campaign.
• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Oversee and lead all Advancement volunteer committees.

Alumnae Engagement:

• Lay the groundwork for creating a robust alumnae-giving program
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with alumnae, fostering community and school pride
• Implement initiatives to involve alumnae in mentoring, volunteering, and supporting fundraising efforts.

Communication and Marketing:

• Collaborate with the marketing and communications manager to create compelling materials communicating the school's mission and fundraising priorities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to keep donors and stakeholders informed and engaged.

Parent Relations:

• Oversee and manage the Dads Club and Moms Club
• Provide support for the Athletic Director in terms of fundraising for the Boosters Club

Strategic Partnerships:

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to support the school's mission and programs.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and school leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
• Report updates and progress reports on fundraising and other initiatives to the Board of Directors and Advancement Committee.

Donor Stewardship:

• Ensure timely and personalized acknowledgment of donations.
• Implement stewardship initiatives to maintain strong relationships with donors, keeping them engaged and informed.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors and help steward top donors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five-years of successful experience in fundraising and development.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Catholic education and values.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in managing fundraising events and campaigns.
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies.
• Experience with foundation research and grant writing.
• High-energy, self starter with an ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines are the norm.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Proficient in using Raisers Edge NXT.

Potential Benefits:

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools)

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