Director of Mission Advancement

Job Description

Start Date: July 1, 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time | Year-Round

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals
- Build and strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners.
- Plan and oversee fundraising events, campaigns, and donor appreciation programs.
- Identify, write, and secure grants that align with the school's mission and goals.
- Collaborate closely with school leadership to develop compelling communications and promotional materials.
- Maintain accurate donor records and provide regular reports on fundraising progress.
- Attend and support school events as required
- Reports to the board member responsible for fundraising efforts

Qualifications:
- Familiarity with, and commitment to, the Catholic faith and the classical education model.
- Deep understanding and appreciation of the mission and values of Our Lady of Hope.
- 1-5 years of experience in fundraising, development, and donor relations.
- Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to strategically plan, organize, and execute development efforts.
- Experience in event planning, grant writing, and major gifts cultivation preferred.
- Pay commensurate with experience.

Schedule:
- Full-time (40+ hours/week), with seasonal peaks in Fall and Spring
- Potential flexible schedule during July and school breaks
- Some weekend and evening events required

- Professional development opportunities through the Chesterton Schools Network, Archdiocese of Providence Office of Catholic Schools, ICLE
- All expense-paid trip to the Chesterton Schools Network conference within 2 years of employment

About the Employer

Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope exists exclusively for charitable, religious, and educational purposes, specifically to help parents raise up a new generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical, liberal arts tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith, in order to serve the common good.