Advancement Director

Job Description

Donor Cultivation
1. Review fundraising plan and annual calendar with major events milestones including Alumni as a key donor category. Provide monthly updates to the school finance committee, COE, and principal.
2. Identifies, cultivates, communicates with, and solicits new major gifts/prospects.
a. Create Lead list of major donors.
b. Maintain donor database. Purge outdated and incorrect data. Seek accurate email and phone contact information. Keep a watchful eye regarding donor passings and family changes.
3. Ensure donor gift giving options are well communicated (bequests, charitable trusts, endowments, monthly giving, stock transfers), professional in appearance, easy for donors to say yes to, and be able to confirm how we measure success.
4. Coordinate the Annual Auction (raises over $100,000), golf tournament, Grandparents Day, and Grow Green Match Day.
5. Oversee Annual Fund Drive , #iGiveCatholic, Grandparents Day Match & Grow Green Match Day.
6. Make recommendations to the Principal and the C.O.E.
Administrative/School Marketing Activity
1. Develops annual Advancement operating budget, provides gap analysis and corrective action when necessary.
2. Delivers tax statements to donors before Jan. 25th.
3. Update and maintain marketing materials to include the Manhattan Catholic Schools website, Facebook, as well as printed materials.
4. Assist with acquiring/disposing of materials after funds have been raised and approved for purchase, related to buildings, remodels, equipment, etc.
5. Attends scheduled Diocese Advancement meetings and works closely with the Director of the Diocese Foundation.
6. See complete of Marketing/Events, solidify goals/targets annually with key stakeholders.
7. Research/write grants 1-2 annually
8. Development and implement comprehensive local public relations and communications plan for the school (school leadership, teachers, staff; parents of current, former and future students; local civic and business leaders, Chamber, and area residents).
9. Attend meetings (staff, PTA, Booster Club, Chamber events, school goal progress reviews)
10. Maintain social media presence and marketing.
Salary range is $57,000-67,000, depending on experience. Call today for more information Kim's cell: 785-342-0819

About the Employer

Catholic Diocese of Salina covers 31 counties in central/nw Kansas with 86 parishes and 15 schools. Salina is a community of 50,000 in central Kansas.