Advancement Coordinator

Risen Christ Catholic School

Risen Christ Catholic School is a bilingual, multicultural and financially accessible school of excellence, educating children in mind, body, and spirit to live and lead in the example of Jesus Christ.

Risen Christ is locally and nationally recognized as a high-performing school with a history of serving low-income students of color and achieving extraordinary outcomes.

Risen Christ is Minnesota’s only Catholic dual immersion school, empowering students to overcome the challenges of poverty and language barriers while preparing them for academic and professional success. Committed to accessibility, Risen Christ provides 96% of students with tuition assistance, ensuring that no child is ever turned away due to financial need. This is made possible through the generosity of foundations, parishes, and individuals who believe that Catholic education should be accessible to all children who desire it.

Immersed in both Spanish and English each day across all academic subjects, students at Risen Christ graduate bilingual, benefiting from the rich diversity of students, faculty and staff from different linguistic, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Grounding all academics in the Gospel teachings, students learn to embrace each other as God’s children and respect each student’s inherent dignity being made in the image and likeness of God.

Risen Christ students and families take pride in their education and make school a priority, with an average daily attendance rate of 95% last year and nearly 100% participation in parent/teacher conferences. Small class sizes, academic support from Title tutors, social-emotional support from City Connects and a school social worker provide an environment in which all students thrive.

Risen Christ staff receive discounted tuition for their children at the school and free undergraduate tuition for their dependents at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, among other benefits.

View our video (https://youtu.be/gLKoBGoxn0o), our website (www.risenchristschool.org) and strategic plan (http://risenchristschool.org/about-us/strategic-plan/) to learn more about Risen Christ Catholic School.

Position

Risen Christ is hiring a full-time Advancement Coordinator.

The Advancement Coordinator plays a key role in achieving the philanthropic, financial and mission-related goals of Risen Christ Catholic School. The Advancement Coordinator shall use the best practices and ethical standards of the development profession and work collaboratively with the Director of Advancement to achieve Advancement goals and provide a positive donor experience.

The main functions of this role include coordinating fundraising appeals, grant writing and reporting, event support and stakeholder communications. For that reason, the role is best suited to a candidate who is highly organized and detail oriented, with very strong communication skills and investment in Risen Christ Catholic School’s mission.

Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship:

• Work with the Advancement Assistant to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the donor database and filing system.
• Generate reports and general donor/giving analytics as needed.
• Assist donors as needed to process or confirm their gifts.

Communications:

• Coordinate the production/delivery of key communications, email blasts and mailings (newsletters, annual reports, solicitations, invitations, holiday cards, etc.) including proofing, photos, printing, delivery, publishing and/or mailing.

Grant Writing and Management:

• Serve as the primary lead in maintaining the annual grants calendar for submitting requests, reports and other key materials for current and prospective grantmakers.
• Assist with generating grant proposals, reports and supporting documents.
• Perform research for existing and prospective grant opportunities.

Event Planning and Coordination:

• Assist with planning and executing key components of the Annual Gala, including the silent auction, invitations and registration, day-of coordination, and acknowledgments.
• Assist with planning and preparation of other Advancement-related events/activities as requested by the Director of Advancement.

General Departmental Support:

• Serve as recording secretary at Advancement Committee meetings.
• Organize materials, equipment and support for Advancement Committee meetings, events and functions as needed.
• Facilitate a safe environment for all and be responsible for completing and maintaining OPCY (Office for the Protection of Children and Youth) compliance and VIRTUS training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:  A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, liberal arts, nonprofit management or related field(s).
• Experience:  2-3 years of professional experience and/or relevant experience in nonprofits or fundraising.
• Strong organizational skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines with accuracy, quality, and minimal supervision.
• Strong written communication skills, ability to craft a narrative and proofread with accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with donors, volunteers, staff, businesses and community members, both by phone and in person.
• Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely manner.
• Understanding of IRS regulations regarding the management of charitable giving, and understanding and adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM applications, and Google Suite.
• Respect and integrity in all workplace behavior.

Preferred qualifications include experience with DonorPerfect and InDesign.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting and performing keyboard functions for long periods of time.
• Lifting small office equipment and supplies, using proper lifting techniques.
• Transporting people, equipment or supplies from school site to off-site location(s).

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Submit the following materials as PDF attachments to Chelsea Koplos, Director of Advancement, at ckoplos@risenchristschool.org:

• completed application for employment (PDF form)
• cover letter
• resume
• three references or letters of recommendation