Our client, Christendom College, is an authentically Catholic liberal arts college dedicated to "restoring all things in Christ" through faithful teaching, intellectual formation, and a vibrant campus community.

The College seeks a strategic, mission-driven leader to serve as Director of Advancement Communications, guiding integrated fundraising and content marketing initiatives that expand donor engagement and advance Christendom’s Catholic mission.

The Director of Advancement Communications leads direct response fundraising (acquisition and house file), content marketing initiatives, and foundation proposal strategy—ensuring all messaging aligns with the College’s mission and strategic priorities.

At Christendom College, this is more than a career. It’s a calling.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE

Be Part of Something Bigger

Work at the nationally recognized leader in the spiritual and intellectual renewal of America.

Invest in Your Family’s Future

Generous tuition coverage program for employees’ children.

Live Your Faith Every Day

Authentic Catholic culture with opportunities for daily Mass, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and team retreats.

Enjoy Community in Action

Complimentary daily lunch during the academic year — connect with students, faculty, and colleagues in a vibrant campus setting.

Experience True Work–Life Balance

A family-centered culture that values balance, flexibility, and support.

Keep Learning and Growing

Free class attendance for employees.

Comprehensive Benefits

A competitive benefits package includes employer retirement contributions. A generous relocation package is available.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead Advancement Messaging & Strategy

Oversee all Advancement communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and mission alignment
Develop messaging frameworks, talking points, style guides, and major gift materials
Partner with Advancement leadership on strategic communications priorities
Assist in preparing major gift proposals, briefing materials, and stewardship communications

Direct Donor Acquisition (Digital & Direct Mail)

Set and measure performance targets (new donors, CPL, LTV, ROI)
Oversee creative strategy, testing, vendor partnerships, and channel mix
Guide A/B and multivariate testing to optimize acquisition performance
Ensure compliance with charitable solicitation laws and institutional privacy policies
Collaborate on dashboards and reporting to drive data-informed strategy

Oversee Annual Giving & House File Appeals

Lead annual fund strategy, goal setting, and campaign calendars
Guide creative direction and audience segmentation
Partner on donor lifecycle strategy (welcome, stewardship, upgrades)
Direct Giving Day strategy, execution oversight, and post-campaign analysis

Direct Content Marketing Initiatives

Oversee Christendom’s free online courses, Principles journal, and related initiatives
Ensure theological fidelity, academic quality, and editorial excellence
Track performance metrics including impressions, subscriptions, conversions, and downstream giving
Manage content production budgets and external vendor relationships

Lead Foundation Proposal Strategy

Develop case statements, impact narratives, and major funding requests
Coordinate with academic and administrative leaders to align priorities
Oversee research, drafting, and stewardship strategy

Manage & Develop Staff

Supervise the Advancement Digital Manager and Annual Fund Manager
Set performance objectives and ensure accountability for execution and results
Serve as a key member of the Advancement leadership team

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

A devout, practicing Catholic in full adherence to the teachings of the Church
Bachelor’s degree in marketing or similar major
5+ years of strategic leadership experience in direct response, digital marketing, and content marketing within a nonprofit org
3+ years of team management experience
Experience with nonprofit CRM systems

Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a strategic communicator who wants to advance a faithful Catholic institution through data-driven fundraising, compelling storytelling, and mission-aligned marketing. The Director plays a central role in expanding Christendom College’s reach, deepening donor relationships, and strengthening long-term institutional sustainability.

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Crosskeys Talent Solutions is honored to provide talent searches for top client organizations such as Christendom College. We are entrusted to be their partner in the recruiting and hiring process.

Ready to make an impact with a leading Catholic educational institution in the US?

If you’re a match for this exceptional opportunity, please email your resume directly to Carmen Sapara, Chief Talent Officer: info@crosskeys.biz

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