What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Advancement position at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School?
Position Overview
Directly reporting to the President, the Director of Advancement is responsible for leading and
managing all advancement programs of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (STVM) including the annual
fund, capital funds, planned giving, alumni activities, advancement services, and communications. The
advancement program generates the support and philanthropic resources necessary to ensure that
STVM fulfills its mission.
The Director carries out this responsibility by appropriate coordination of the time, talent, and energies of
his/her own staff, the president and other administrators, the faculty and staff, the Executive Board,
current parents, alumni parents, grandparents, alumni, and other volunteers.
The Director is responsible for developing a strategic vision for the department. This vision includes a
plan of action for all advancement programs and related activities. Such planning is in part founded upon
an annual evaluation of the various advancement programs and related activities for each fiscal year. The
Director of Advancement will embrace, exemplify, and promote the school’s mission.
Staff The Director will carry out his/her responsibilities through and with the following full-time
Advancement team:
1) Director of Alumni Relations;
2) Advancement Associate;
3) Manager of Advancement Services
Specific Responsibilities
1) Staff the president / Prioritize donor solicitation and stewardship
2) Lead and manage advancement team - establish ambitious but reasonable goals and monitor progress
3) Steward donors in appropriately personal and meaningful ways
4) With marketing team, communicate impact and mission effectively to all constituents
5) Guide and staff Advancement Committee of the Executive Board
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as
negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
St. Vincent – St. Mary High School is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to employment@stvm.com
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000