Advancement Director

Job Description

ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR

St. Margaret Regional School | Woodbury Heights, New Jersey

St. Margaret Regional School is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and mission-driven Advancement Director to strengthen student enrollment, advance fundraising efforts, and build meaningful relationships within our Catholic school community. Reporting directly to the Principal, this position supports the school's continued growth and long-term sustainability through strategic enrollment management, development, marketing, and community engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and implement an advancement plan focused on recruitment, retention, re-enrollment, fundraising, and community engagement.
Lead annual giving, donor cultivation, grant applications, fundraising campaigns, and special events.
Oversee marketing and communications, including social media, the school website, and promotional materials.
Build relationships with families, alumni, donors, clergy, volunteers, and school leadership.
Set measurable enrollment and fundraising goals; monitor progress and report results.
Maintain accurate enrollment and advancement records and complete required diocesan enrollment reports.
Collaborate with the Office of Catholic Education and participate in diocesan advancement meetings and training.
Partner with the, PTO, Athletics, and other school groups to support school activities and the Catholic mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Practicing Catholic committed to Catholic education; pastor's letter required.
Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred.
Experience in school administration, enrollment management, marketing, fundraising, or a related field preferred.
Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with initiative and professionalism.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, database management, and student information systems.
Experience with digital communications, social media, and website management.

POSITION DETAILS
Full-time, 12-month position
Competitive salary range of $35,000-$40,000 per year, based on experience.
Benefits available through the Diocese of Camden

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Sr. Dianna Higgins at sdhiggins@stmargarets-rs.org or mail to St. Margaret Regional School, 745 Third Street, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097.

Email subject: Advancement Director Application

Join us in advancing Catholic education and making a lasting difference for students and families

About the Employer

Inspired by the lives of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Saint Margaret Regional School strives to develop students rooted in faith, academics, and service. We create an environment that nurtures the development of the whole student from preschool to eighth grade through spiritual development and prayer, rigorous curriculum, and engaging activities, both in and out of school. We aspire to help each student realize his or her full potential as a child of God.