Advancement Director, Part time, Saint James School, Sewickley

St. James School Advancement Director Part-Time
St James School is seeking a Part-time Advancement Director for immediate hire. The Advancement Director will lead our development, fundraising, and marketing efforts. This individual will play a key role in strengthening our school’s mission, engaging our community, and securing resources for the future. The ideal candidate:

• Should have a passion for Catholic education.
• A degree or experience in business marketing, non-profit management, or a related field.
• Experience in fundraising development or advancement.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to set and achieve goals
• Candidate must have all clearances through the Diocesan Safe Environment program

All qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Susan Capozzolo at scapozzolo@stjamesschool.us

Job responsibilities include:

Fundraising

• Oversee and implement fundraiser initiatives, special events, and major gift appeals to meet the school’s overall fundraising goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual donors, major benefactors, corporate and business sponsors and oversee the database of donors and alumni, input and tracking, ongoing recording and acknowledgment of donations.
• Oversee the coordination of volunteers and committees to ensure the success of all fundraisers and educate and engage key volunteers in implementing school mission-based fundraising.
• Create and support a culture of philanthropy and stewardship within the school and parish community.
• Advertise for events and fundraising, including the creation of marketing materials, addition to websites, social media, e-blasts etc.
• Track school and family fundraising goals and volunteer hours through the Family Share Program.
• Oversee fundraising efforts by PTG, Athletics, Fine Arts, and any additional auxiliary groups and assist in planning meetings.

Marketing

• Design and implement promotional materials, such as banners, yard signs, ads, church digital signs, billboards, Sky Kit TV slides, etc.
• Design and maintain electronic communications, including website updates, regular emails, school newsletters, videos, and social media posts.
• Design informational flyers for fundraisers and open houses.
• Set and implement professional writing and design standards for school communications, including, but not limited to, print publications including school newsletter, parish bulletin, marketing materials, brochures, and direct mail pieces.
• Create church bulletin ads.
• Oversee media relations including advertising in and press releases to local newspapers and media outlets to cover and promote school and parish events.
• Coordinate and share photographs of the school community, special events, fundraisers, classroom activities, etc.
• Host marketing events, such as open houses and other community events.
• Identify potential marketing donors and oversee community outreach with local businesses.
• Plan and implement all marketing campaigns with input from the principal.
• Identify and develop emerging social media outlets and communication technologies.
• Implement spirit wear sales for branding purposes.

Enrollment

• Coordinate all tours and meetings for prospective and new families (Preschool - 8th Grade).
• Coordinate shadow days for new students.
• Assist with and monitor the re-enrollment/enrollment process for current and prospective families.
• Work closely with key volunteers, coordinate the external and internal marketing efforts and initiatives that attract and retain students in sufficient numbers to support the programs of the school.
• Plan and execute recruitment events, including the prospective student open house.
• Understand and assist with the financial aid and angel fund application process.
• Understand and assist with the promotion of the EITC program.
• Plan, collect data, make projections and report enrollment management data.
• Collect birth certificates, immunization records, Baptism certificates etc. in coordination with office administration.
• Coordinate any school mentorship programs between current and new families.
• Outreach to families who have unenrolled in the previous years
• Develop any enrollment folders or packets for new and prospective families.
• Formulate and implement community relations and marketing plans to promote the school as a high-quality Catholic elementary school education option.

Advancement

• Meet regularly with the parish to promote understanding, acceptance, and support of the vision and mission statements and objectives of the school and parish.
• School calendar and field trip management in conjunction with office administration.
• Participate in the school community and assist with any special projects and school initiatives.
• Chair advancement committee and attend advisory council meetings.
• Meet monthly with the SRCES Regional Advancement Team.
• Organize bank deposits, portal input, check printing, and mailing of school bills.
• Work closely with the school principal to set and achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Assist teachers and staff with solving problems and sub for classes when needed.
• Seek out additional activities, service events, and extracurricular opportunities for students.
• Assist with the project management process to maintain and improve the school building.
• Additional school duties as necessary.