Development Coordinator

Job Description

Position Title: Development Coordinator (Part-Time)
Hours: 12 hours per week
Term: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Location: In-Person or Hybrid; weekly in-person meetings required at Chesterton Academy - Queen of Martyrs and prospective donor meetings (Sun Prairie area)

Position Summary

Chesterton Academy - Queen of Martyrs seeks a mission-driven Development Coordinator who sees fundraising not simply as a task, but as an invitation, an opportunity to connect generous hearts to a transformative mission.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about Catholic education and desires to play a meaningful part in building a school that forms young men and women in truth, goodness, and beauty. The Development Coordinator will help foster a culture of gratitude and generosity, inviting donors to invest in a vision that will bear fruit for generations.

Working closely with the Executive Director, this individual will cultivate relationships, advance fundraising initiatives, and help tell the story of the school in a compelling and authentic way.

Key Responsibilities

Cultivating a Community of Generosity

-Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors
-Invite individuals and families to partner in the mission through -meaningful engagement and giving
-Schedule and participate in donor meetings (primarily held at the school, where the mission is most visible)
-Conduct outreach through calls, emails, and in-person visits

Advancing the Mission Through Fundraising

-Support and help execute annual fundraising efforts, including the gala, appeals, and giving campaigns
-Assist in developing strategies for major gifts and recurring donations
-Help connect donors to specific needs and opportunities within the school

Stewardship & Gratitude

-Ensure every gift is acknowledged promptly and meaningfully
-Assist in crafting thoughtful donor communications, including thank-you letters and impact updates
-Foster long-term relationships rooted in gratitude, trust, and shared mission

Organization & Support

-Maintain accurate donor records and track gifts (using GiveButter)
-Generate reports to support strategic decision-making
-Assist with grant research and applications as needed

Presence & Collaboration

-Attend weekly in-person meetings at the school
-Maintain a regular presence on campus for key meetings and donor visits
-When working remotely, prioritize time spent meeting with prospective donors and advancing relationships

Qualifications
-A deep commitment to the mission of Chesterton Academy - Queen of Martyrs and the Catholic faith
-A desire to participate in the work of evangelization through Catholic education
-Experience in development, fundraising, sales, or relationship-building preferred
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a part-time capacity
-Comfortable inviting others to support the mission through financial giving

Compensation
Salary, commensurate with experience

To Apply
Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in Catholic education and how you see yourself contributing to the mission of Chesterton Academy - Queen of Martyrs to the Executive Director Kristin at Kristin@ChestertonQofM.com

About the Employer

The mission of Chesterton Academy - Queen of Martyrs is to aid parents in raising up a new generation of joyful leaders who are faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and striving to be counted among the saints. Students will engage in the pursuit for the Truth through our content-rich and integrated classical Chesterton Schools curriculum.