Development and Alumnae Relations Manager

Job Description

Background: CHS is an all-girls Catholic college preparatory high school in Manhattan serving 400 young women, most of whom represent economically disadvantaged populations. Our students come from all five New York City boroughs, as well as Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey and represent 42 nationalities. The students are also racially diverse: 56% Hispanic, 28.4% African or African American, 9% multi-racial, 4.2% Asian, and 2.4% Caucasian. Over 60% of the students are eligible for free or discounted meals, and 34% are on public assistance. More than 50% of CHS students are from single-parent households, and all student tuition is partly subsidized.

About the Position: The Development and Alumnae Relations Manager will join a dynamic team at a historic moment in Cathedral High School's history. As we navigate our recent relocation and launch the school's first-ever comprehensive campaign, the Development and Alumnae Relations Manager will play a critical role in dramatically growing Cathedral High School's donor cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship efforts through cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting a portfolio of major donors to the school, especially in the school's camp. This individual will manage and build relationships with individual donors and alumnae and grow their support, and also grow legacy giving. He or she will report to the Director of Development and Alumnae Relations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects from $5,000-$25,000 with metrics and benchmarks (both monetary and activity) to achieve throughout the year on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Assist the Director of Development with Comprehensive Campaign planning and execution: strategic planning, creation and tailoring of materials, identifying and qualifying prospects, outreach, cultivation, and solicitation
• Conduct accurate and thorough donor research realizing the importance of research in the prospect identification and strategy process
• Assist with coordination and production of fundraising and
donor cultivation events, including event and appeal mailings
• Manage Planned Giving Outreach and grow the Legacy Society
• Special projects as needed

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Personal commitment to the mission of Cathedral High School
• An understanding of and enthusiasm for Catholic education, values, and culture
• Bachelor's degree with at least 3+ years of progressive development and relationship-building experience
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and with a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork
• A strategic and innovative thinker who is also metrics- and results-driven
• Personable and engaging, comfortable dealing with a wide variety of constituents and donors
• Energetic and willingness to learn
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An ability to work on a broad range of tasks on a small team
• Interest in development and philanthropy
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and InDesign, familiarity with or ability to learn Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
• Some nights and weekends required

Salary will fall in the $60,000 - $80,000 range. To apply, please submit your email and cover letter to Marea Hurson, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations, at mhurson@cathedralhs.org.

About the Employer

Since its founding in 1905, the mission of Cathedral High School (CHS) has been to provide young women with a transformative Catholic education that challenges them to fulfill their academic potential, inspires them to serve and care for their communities, and imbues them with a deep awareness of their own human dignity.