DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT – Full-Time

St. Croix Catholic School in Stillwater, MN is seeking  applicants for a Director of Advancement (1.0). The Director of Advancement role should be permeated by a Christ-like orientation which is seen daily in what the Director of Advancement says and does in the larger school community.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an individual who can organize, engage and inspire individuals, companies, and foundations to support the school’s mission through donations.

Job Goal:

Establish a sustainable portfolio of donors that help provide financial resources for SCCS advancement, scholarships, staff wages and educational resources within a safe and fostering environment for students and faculty.

Reports to: Principal of St. Croix Catholic School

Work Commitment: Full-time Exempt

Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday; Schedule may vary based on needs; occasional evening or weekend time may be necessary.

Benefits eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• $65,000-$80,000
• Performance bonus based on Key Performance Metrics

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

DONOR RELATIONSHIPS AND SOLICITATION (70%)

• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, alumni, parents, parishioners, community leaders and corporate partners to secure financial support.
• Secure significant philanthropic support for the priorities of SCCS by managing a dynamic portfolio of donors.
• Coordinate with leadership of St Mary’s, St Michael’s and St Charles’ churches to avoid overlap in timing/scope with parish fundraisers and/or leverage collaboration at the discretion of the principal.
• Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to meet annual fundraising goals, focusing on major gifts, planned giving, annual campaigns, corporate sponsorships, and grant opportunities.
• Serve as a key liaison to the SCCS Board of Directors for all advancement matters and participate in designated Board and Committee meetings.
• Work closely with the Principal, Pastor, and Board of Directors to identify priorities and opportunities for gifts.
• Appropriately steward donations, ensuring gifts are utilized in line with donors’ intentions.
• Evaluate grant opportunities and cultivate those that are best aligned with the school’s programs and mission. Manage the application process.
• Ownership of database management. This includes accurate input of data and notes, ongoing database cleansing, creating actionable reports, and effective donor segmentation.
• Stays in regular contact with Catholic Community Foundation, which manages the school’s Endowment Funds.
• Attend educational and Archdiocesan workshops and conferences as needed for continual professional development.

EVENTS (30%)

• Oversee events from planning to execution
• Develop and secure event sponsorships
• Coordinate with volunteers and staff
• Manage event budgets

Skills:

• Solid relationship-building skills with a diverse constituency of donors and strategic partners.
• Excellent communication skills - ability to write and present clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to professionally and faithfully represent SCCS’s mission, vision, and values to a broad constituency.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Time management skills - Discerning the appropriate amount of time to devote to various tasks.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, customer relationship management system / donor database, and willingness to learn new technology skills.
• Self-motivated with drive for success.
• Must be relationship-focused, detail-oriented, with an emphasis on quality and timely follow-up.
• Ability to network and develop community partnerships.

1. A commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church and St. Croix Catholic School.
2. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to successfully solicit major gifts, or experience in related field with emphasis on relationship development and solicitation of individuals or organizations.
4. Experience in executing a strategic vision, leading a detailed implementation plan, actively coordinating with other staff, prioritizing work, and ensuring timelines are met.
5. Ability to effectively present information to donors, board members, volunteers, organizational leaders, associates, and public groups.
6. Experience working with volunteers.

Interested applicants, please submit a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Eric Trygstad, Vice Principal, at etrygstad@stccs.com