What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Campaign Director position at St. Edward High School?
Position Description: The Executive Campaign Director will lead and execute a multi-year, high-impact fundraising initiative to support St. Edward’s strategic goals. This individual will work with the VP of Institutional Advancement to develop and implement a comprehensive endowment and capital campaign plan, cultivate donor relationships, and drive fundraising efforts to achieve ambitious financial targets. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a proven track record in major gift fundraising, campaign strategy, and nonprofit leadership.
Mission: St. Edward High School educates the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to act as men of hope and faith for the transformation of the world.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a strategic endowment and capital campaign plan, including goal setting, timeline, and donor engagement strategies.
- Lead the campaign’s fundraising efforts, focusing on leadership-level gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and planned giving.
- Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with key donors, community leaders, and stakeholders.
- Work closely with the school President, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Board of Trustees, and campaign leadership committee to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
- Oversee campaign communications, including case statements, donor materials, and public relations initiatives.
- Engage and coordinate campaign volunteers, ensuring effective participation in fundraising activities.
- Monitor and report campaign progress, providing updates to leadership, donors, and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills :
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related field.
- Proven track record of securing major gifts and leading successful fundraising campaigns.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire donors.
- Experience with donor management systems Raiser’s Edge is a plus
- Passion for Catholic education and the Holy Cross mission of St. Edward High School.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary for donor engagement and event participation.
St. Edward High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to building an employee population that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, dedicated to incorporating cultural humility in our daily work-routines. All hiring decisions are made based on an applicant’s qualifications, merit and the school’s needs. St. Edward High School provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, color, disability, or national origin in its procedures of employment, assignment, recruitment, termination, wage increase and selection, for in-service or training or other benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
