Director of Advancement

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, has been retained by Notre Dame Belmont to find their next Director of Advancement at an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women in Belmont, California .

The Director of Advancement will lead the school’s efforts in cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, parents, grandparents, alumnae, and community partners. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping the school’s priorities and strategies while overseeing the advancement office and driving philanthropic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be both strategic and relationship-focused, ensuring that the school’s culture and values remain at the heart of all advancement efforts.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Leadership:

• Develop, direct, and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the school’s annual fund campaign, capital campaign, alumnae giving, planned giving, major gifts, and fundraising events.
• Collaborate with the Capital Campaign team to create a strategic plan for engaging top donors.
• Attend meetings regularly to support the capital campaign.
• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Oversee and lead all Advancement volunteer committees.

Alumnae Engagement:

• Lay the groundwork for creating a robust alumnae-giving program
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with alumnae, fostering community and school pride
• Implement initiatives to involve alumnae in mentoring, volunteering, and supporting fundraising efforts.

Communication and Marketing:

• Collaborate with the marketing and communications manager to create compelling materials communicating the school's mission and fundraising priorities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to keep donors and stakeholders informed and engaged.

Parent Relations:

• Oversee and manage the Dads Club and Moms Club
• Provide support for the Athletic Director in terms of fundraising for the Boosters Club

Strategic Partnerships:

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to support the school's mission and programs.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and school leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
• Report updates and progress reports on fundraising and other initiatives to the Board of Directors and Advancement Committee.

Donor Stewardship:

• Ensure timely and personalized acknowledgment of donations.
• Implement stewardship initiatives to maintain strong relationships with donors, keeping them engaged and informed.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors and help steward top donors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five-years of successful experience in fundraising and development.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Catholic education and values.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in managing fundraising events and campaigns.
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies.
• Experience with foundation research and grant writing.
• High-energy, self starter with an ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines are the norm.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Proficient in using Raisers Edge NXT.

Potential Benefits:

Competitive pay