Director of Advancement

Job Description

The Director of Advancement leads all philanthropic activity at Bethlehem Catholic, reporting to the principal. The posted position describes this as a multi-faceted development role encompassing major gifts, EITC and government scholarship programs, annual giving, planned giving, event planning, and grants, with ability to manage an office with a full-time advancement officer and part-time data staff.

Education
-Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred in nonprofit management, philanthropy, business administration, or a related field.
- CFRE designation is strongly preferred.

Experience
-Minimum five years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including direct major gift solicitation.
-Demonstrated experience closing gifts of $10,000 or more at the individual donor level.
-Prior experience in a Catholic, independent school, or faith-based advancement strongly preferred.
-Experience with Pennsylvania EITC or comparable state scholarship tax credit programs is a significant advantage.
-Demonstrated experience with grant writing and foundation relations.
-Supervisory experience required.
-Proficiency with donor database systems (DonorPerfect, Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang, or equivalent) required.

Additional Information
-Strong commitment to Catholic values and Catholic education.
-Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
-Successful track record of raising major gifts.
-A high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.
-Computer skills, including database and website experience.
-Valid PA driver's license.

Full-Time | Exempt | 12-Month | $75,000-$95,000

Interested applicants must submit a resume, official college transcripts, Pastor's letter of recommendation, 3 letters of reference, and all required clearances to be submitted to:
Dr. Dean M. Donaher, KHS at ddonaher@becahi.org

About the Employer

Bethlehem Catholic High School is a Christ-centered Catholic high school that forms well-educated, well-rounded servant leaders and joyful disciples of Christ who will go out and transform the world! As a Catholic high school, we are faithful to the teachings of Christ and His Church.