Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY
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In 1955, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield were asked to partner with the Archdiocese of Chicago to establish a new high school in the south Chicagoland region. They accepted the challenge, and in 1958, Marian Catholic High School welcomed its first students. Today, the school's mission continues to reflect the Dominican values on which it was founded. It is a legacy that members of the Marian Catholic community share with pride.

The Vice President of Institutional Advancement is a member of the Marian Catholic executive leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the areas of development, alumni relations, admissions and recruitment, and marketing and communications. The Vice President of Institutional Advancement reports directly to the President.

BENEFITS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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The salary range for this position is no less than $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience and performance. The comprehensive benefits package also includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with matching contributions and a generous paid-time-off policy. The school is conveniently located in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership: Set and execute annual strategic plans for the Advancement office in collaboration with the President and executive leadership team.

Fundraising: Develop and oversee all fundraising strategies, including the Annual Fund, special events, grant writing, individual and corporate giving, planned giving, and major gift initiatives.

Capital Campaign Development and Coordination: Plan and oversee a multi-year capital campaign to secure funding for operational and facility needs.

Major Donor Management: Oversee an active portfolio of 50-70 major donors.

Fundraising Appeals: Oversee and execute at least four mail and digital fundraising appeals annually.

Donor Societies: Establish and grow giving societies for donor acquisition, retention, and engagement.

Event Management: Facilitate the planning and execution of key fundraising events, such as Veritas Gala, Endowment Golf Classic, Alumni Reunions, etc.

Team Supervision: Lead a team of six full-time staff and one contractor, and indirectly supervise two additional full-time staff.

Student Recruitment and Admissions: Design and implement student recruitment strategies, including outreach communications to prospective students and families within the surrounding community.

Community Engagement: Strengthen relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, parents, prospective students and their families as well as community leaders through fundraising and recruitment events and activities.

Board Support and Reporting: Co-facilitate the Outreach/Development Committee of the Board, report monthly to the President, and present to various groups as needed.

Budget Management: Plan and manage department budgets, counsel the President and Board of Directors on philanthropy and recruitment matters.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Minimum of seven years of progressive Development/Marketing and recruitment experience. Proven leadership and supervisory skills.

Fundraising Success: Effective track record in cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors.

Best Practices: Deep understanding of fundraising, marketing, leadership and operational support.

Technical Proficiency: Experience with CRMs and using data to drive strategy and decision-making (currently using Raiser's Edge)

Leadership: Strong Christian values, collaborative nature, and advanced communication and interpersonal skills.

Independent and Team Work: Ability to work both independently and within a team to meet institutional goals.

Ethics and Confidentiality: High standards for handling confidential information.

Project Management: Excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.

Flexibility: Work shift is typically a 40 hour per week, in-person experience. Work schedule flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends, may be coordinated with the President. Occasional out of town travel (1-2x per year) may be necessary for stakeholder engagement events.

Catholic Education Appreciation: Commitment to Catholic education, familiarity with the Dominican charism, and a desire to promote both.

INQUIRIES OR INTEREST
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If you are excited about this opportunity and your qualifications align with the requirements, please submit your application via the Marian Catholic High School online application system. https://www.marianchs.com/about/employment

Upload a cover letter and resume via the online application system.

Inquiries can be sent to President Michael Riordan at mriordan@marianchs.com.

Your cover letter must include:
Years of experience in Advancement/Development and student admissions and recruitment.
A brief explanation about why you want to work at Marian Catholic High School.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. No phone calls please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Marian Catholic does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

About the Employer

Marian Catholic High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school within the Dominican tradition of study, prayer, community, and preaching. Marian Catholic students seek truth, exhibit personal responsibility, cultivate their individual talents, and demonstrate ethical leadership and Christian service.