Employment

St. Clare Catholic School located in North Palm Beach, FL is searching for a full time Director of Advancement & Communications.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employees working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance. The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees. Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the school's comprehensive advancement strategy, including annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaign initiatives 
• Serve as primary staff lead on the Building Our Future Legacy Capital Campaign, coordinating with the Pastor, Principal, and Advisory Council on public phase activities 
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and donor partners, maintaining regular personal contact with key giving relationships 
• Build and manage a donor pipeline and prospect research process to grow the base of support 
• Plan and execute fundraising events (galas, giving days, appeals) in coordination with school administration 
• Oversee donor recognition programs and ensure timely, accurate gift acknowledgment 
• Manage the school's donor database, ensuring accurate records of gifts, pledges, and constituent relationships 
• Prepare regular advancement reports and campaign progress updates for the Pastor, Principal, and Advisory Council 
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and Communications to ensure advancement messaging aligns with the school's brand and Catholic identity 
• Support Advisory Council engagement, including committee coordination and board-level fundraising initiatives 
• Cultivate relationships with alumni, grandparent, and parish constituencies as potential giving audiences 
• Work with the Director of Enrollment Management to align advancement efforts with enrollment growth goals where relevant 
• Ensure all advancement activities reflect the mission and values of the Catholic Church and the school's charism 
• Manage the advancement budget, including campaign expenses and event costs 
• Represent the school at diocesan advancement gatherings and community events as needed

Qualifications:

• Advancement or development experience (Catholic/private school experience a plus)
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Passion for Catholic education and school mission
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet
• Experience with donor CRM systems
• Ability to multitask, work independently and make responsible judgment calls
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public
• Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity
• Ability to stay focused and organized
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Strong ethical values

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, team player, and “people person” who is organized, creative, and dedicated to student success.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers
• Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Mrs. Rachel Polak, Principal rpolak@sccsfl.org