Director of Strategic Growth

Position Summary

The Director of Strategic Growth is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of new revenue streams. The Director of Strategic Growth partners with the President and the Chief Financial Officer to strategically build strong external relationships throughout the community.

Essential Functions

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Revenue Generation and Growth

• Collaborate with the President to support Cretin-Derham Hall’s revenue, enrollment, academic, and activities & athletic goals
• Assist in identifying and soliciting business leaders for potential partnerships
• Provide input to the President on operations, budget and other aspects of revenue growth

 Community Relations

• Represent CDH at meetings or events in the community and with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the Brothers of the Christian Schools, and the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Compensation

The salary for this position is $100,000.

CDH offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off
• Health and dental insurance plans for individuals, spouses and families with employer premium contributions
• Employer-paid Life/AD&D and long term disability insurance
• Employee-paid additional insurance plans for individuals, spouses and families, including vision, FSA, critical illness, accident and voluntary life/AD&D
• 403(b) and defined benefit retirement plans (employee and employer contributions)
• CDH tuition remission

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and other position-specific software programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with various constituencies including students, faculty, staff, families, alumni and vendors

Required Education, Skills and Experience

All employees of CDH are required to successfully complete the “Essential 3” requirements set forth by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis prior to beginning their employment. Employees must remain in compliance with these requirements throughout their employment at CDH.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven fundraising and/or revenue generating success in the corporate environment
• Commitment to the Cretin-Derham Hall values of Catholic, Academic Excellence, Community, Leadership, Service, Diversity, and Equity
• Interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to build creative and mutually beneficial relationships within the philanthropic, corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors
• Ability to contribute as a leader and team member towards common goals and objectives

To apply, please send resume and letter of interest to Regan McCormack, Human Resources Manager, at rmccormack@c-dh.org. The application deadline is Monday, August 4, 2025.