Development Director

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12 : 00 AM

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Development Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the supervision of the principal, the Development Director develops and implements the strategies necessary to gather resources; carries out the development activities required to achieve the goals of the school; ensures that the goals are adequately articulated and that a long-range plan is in place; oversees the coordination of the fundraising programs; works cooperatively with the principal to develop positive public relations within and outside the school community; oversees the coordination of the work of volunteers assisting with development projects; coordinates communication with the Development Council, Alumni Association, and benefactors of the school; conducts the annual giving campaign; coordinates preparation for any capital campaign with the Principal, Development Council, and parents; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and / or assigned by the principal.

DUTIES OF THE JOB :

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; shows evidence of knowledge of the Catholic philosophy of education; promotes gospel values and Catholic moral teaching; upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church; provides opportunities for the students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society.
• Carries out established development policies; organizes a public relations program : writes press releases and serves as contact with the media; coordinates public relations functions; publishes a newsletter for alumni and friends; works with the webmaster to keep public relations information and alumni information updated on the web page; works with the faculty to help them appreciate their role in school development; plans and arranges for donor recognition.
• Conducts the annual giving campaign, which includes preparing solicitation materials, organizing phone solicitation, researching prospective major donors, soliciting major donors, preparing a Planned Gift Program involving bequests, annuities, outright gifts, etc. in consultation with the Development Council; prepares the annual report.
• Coordinates preparations for any capital campaign with the principal and parents.
• Researches potential grant opportunities and oversees written grant proposals from faculty, staff, and parent groups.
• Oversees record keeping, acknowledgements, solicitation reports, and all correspondence as it relates to development and recruitment; provides for accurate computerized financial records of development activities; coordinates fundraising programs with the individuals responsible for various projects.
• Works with the principal to develop positive public relations within and outside the school community; provides support for local parent-teacher groups and the School Advisory Board; develops cooperative relationships with the parishes; develops a cooperative and friendly relationship with the local Catholic and public high schools; maintains an interest in the local civic community and fosters school participation when possible and appropriate; acquaints himself / herself with local enrichment opportunities, referral agencies, fire and police department, and social services available to the school.
• Assists in the coordination of the work of volunteers with development projects; oversees the progress of the Alumni.
• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and / or assigned by the principal.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Primary Location : Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School-Glendale

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