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Mount Saint Joseph Academy invites inquiries and applications for the position of Director of Advancement. Mount Saint Joseph Academy, located in Brighton, MA, is a Catholic secondary school sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Principal Responsibilities:
The Director of Advancement assumes primary responsibility for the overall direction and leadership of all Advancement efforts for Mount Saint Joseph Academy including (1) annual, capital and endowment campaigns; special projects; planned giving; and special events; (2) prospect identification and research regarding all constituencies; (3) cultivation and solicitation of prospects; (4) volunteer organization, recruitment, and training; (5) gift accounting and acknowledgment; (6) donor recognition and gift opportunity programs; (7) marketing and public relations programs; and (8) stewardship. Working with the Principal, the Board of Trustees, and the Advancement Committee, the Director of Advancement will develop multi-year fundraising goals to meet operating budget and balance sheet requirements as well as for building the endowment. He/she will be responsible for planning and managing the advancement programs’ budget and personnel, including the recruitment, training, and supervision of the professional fundraising team and the support staff. The Director of Advancement reports to the Principal.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have three to five years of fundraising experience and/or sales experience, a working knowledge of planned giving, experience with fundraising software, and a proven ability to manage a successful full-service fundraising program. A proven track record in major gifts is considered essential for this position.
This position requires a self-starter who will set goals and see that they are met, who will maintain a direct relationship with school and community leaders, and who can passionately and persuasively articulate the Mount’s mission and case for support.
Applications:
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to: Grace Cotter Regan, Search Committee Chair, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, 637 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02134. A competitive salary and benefit package is offered. The search will continue until the position is filled.
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