Advancement Associate

Job Description

About the job
Company Description

St. Patrick's Seminary & University is located on 40 beautiful acres in Menlo Park in the heart of Silicon Valley. Its expansive park-like grounds, historic chapel, modern classrooms, and extensive library provide an ideal environment for prayer, meditation, and study. For the past 120 years, St. Patrick's Seminary has successfully prepared men to become Roman Catholic priests, emphasizing core values such as Spiritual Fatherhood, Fidelity, Holiness, Wisdom, Evangelization, Resiliency, and Compassion. The seminary serves Catholic dioceses in California, Nevada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Guam, South Korea, and other Pacific Rim countries.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Advancement Associate located in Menlo Park, CA. The Advancement Associate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the advancement team, organizing and coordinating payments from donors, managing donor databases, and assisting with donor outreach and stewardship. The role involves generating reports, handling correspondence, and participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans to enhance the advancement program. Duties include assisting with social media.

Qualifications

Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience with donor relations, fundraising, and event coordination
Proficiency in using donor management software (Boomerang) and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a team
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, or a related field
Experience in a religious or educational institution is a plus
Compensation range: $30-$35 per hour, non-exempt hourly position.

About the Employer

St. Patrick's Seminary and University forms Catholic priests who are configured to Christ's sacrificial love, rooted in His Word and Sacraments, and dedicated to serving the people of God with the pastoral charity of Christ.

The formation of priests flourishes in the context of a vibrant Catholic community. St. Patrick's offers supplemental academic, ministerial, and spiritual programs for ordained, religious, and lay faithful that strengthen that Catholic community and provide religious, intellectual, and organizational sustenance to its seminarians.