Director of Development & Alumni Relations - Roman Catholic High Schoo - Office of Catholic Education

Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Roman Catholic High School

301 North Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA  19107

POSITION SUMMARY

Roman Catholic High School’s Mission Advancement Office is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Director of Development & Alumni Relations. Reporting to the Vice President of Mission Advancement, this position will manage the Annual Giving program, grow the number of individual and corporate EITC/OSTC participants, and work closely with alumni and other important constituents to grow their affinity toward Roman Catholic High School.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties:

• Design, implement, and manage the Annual Giving program, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. Maintain calendar of activities, appeals, reporting, publications, and events to achieve strategic and revenue-generating goals.
• Create and execute growth plans for EITC/OSTC participants that outline goals and strategies for the fiscal year. Serve as lead contact for those interested in participating.
• Promote and foster effective alumni relations through written communication and personal contact with constituent groups. Serve as a resource to alumni and others regarding alumni related programs and activities.
• Oversee publication of The Empire (including annual report) and monthly e-newsletter, from conception through implementation.
• Plan and facilitate donor-related events and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate and work with the Vice President to support and improve development efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated successful experience in relationship management (fundraising, alumni relations, sales, or another related field).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with alumni, donors, administrators, faculty, staff, and other key constituents.
• Strong written, verbal, research, customer service, project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess initiative, leadership, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, and a willingness to take risks.
• Poised and engaging with an intellectual depth, maturity, judgement, and professionalism to earn the confidence and trust of both colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the mission of Roman Catholic High School.
• Fundraising and solicitation experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge or other customer relations software.
• This position requires some local and regional travel for alumni events and to visit with prospective donors.
• Some events may require work hours outside the business day or on weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training and Experience/Skills)

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated successful experience in relationship management (fundraising, alumni relations, sales, or another related field).
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with alumni, donors, administrators, faculty, staff, and other key constituents.
• Strong written, verbal, research, customer service, project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Possess initiative, leadership, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, and a willingness to take risks.
• Poised and engaging with an intellectual depth, maturity, judgement, and professionalism to earn the confidence and trust of both colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of, and commitment to, the mission of Roman Catholic High School.

Preferred: 

• Fundraising and solicitation experience.
• Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge of Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge or other customer relations software

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours (if applicable): 

• This position requires some local and regional travel for alumni events and to visit with prospective donors. Some events may require work hours outside the business day or on weekends

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a 12-month, full-time position with benefits. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Candidates interested in the Director of Development & Alumni Relations position should submit their cover letter, resume, and references to Dan Joyce, Vice President of Mission Advancement, at djoyce@romancatholichs.com.

The deadline for applications is January 29, 2025.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification, and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic

teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status, or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.