Position Summary

Our Catholic Parish and School is seeking a Director of Development to build and lead the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of all fundraising, donor stewardship, marketing, alumni relations, and community outreach initiatives. As a member of the leadership team, this role secures the financial resources necessary to advance the school’s academic excellence while actively upholding and witnessing the Catholic faith and Gospel values.

Faith & Mission Leadership

Uphold the Catholic mission, philosophy, and teachings of the Catholic Church within all advancement activities.
Model Gospel values and adhere strictly to Diocesan codes of conduct and confidentiality policies.

Events & Fundraising

Oversee grand-scale special events, including the annual winter gala and summer golf outing.
Coordinate small-scale events, ranging from school trivia nights and other like events.

Constituent & Alumni Relations

Build strong networks with IHM school alumni, current parents, past parents, Stella Maris parishioners, and local business leaders.
Maintain the donor database to ensure precise gift tracking, acknowledgment, and data integrity.
Establish donor recognition programs to maximize retention and long-term planned giving (bequests/endowments).

Marketing & Communications

Collaborate with the Director of Communication on strategic communications in coordination with events of the parish and the school.
Enhance parish and school visibility through targeted public relations, social media content, and community outreach campaigns.

Administrative & Budgetary Management

Formulate and monitor the advancement budget, providing regular data projections and progress reports to the Pastor and the Stella Maris Finance Council.
Supervise and mentor development staff and volunteer committee chairs to ensure high-efficiency, customer-focused practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing with an understanding of Catholic parish and school structures (Preferred).
Willingness to understand and support Catholic parish and school teachings, initiatives and structures (Required).
Proficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to make face-to-face solicitations.
Flexibility of schedule to work evenings and weekends for school events, parish presentations, and donor meetings when needed.

Stella Maris Parish

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