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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School is seeking a dynamic and creative individual with a dedication to further the mission of Catholic education. Our Lady of Guadalupe is a parish school serving approximately 250 diverse students in Preschool thru 8th Grade. We are located in the High Point area of West Seattle and are proud of our welcoming community and dedication to catholic social teachings. This position is a full-time, exempt position with competitive salary and benefits.

The Development Director is an integral part of the school‘s leadership team. They work collaboratively to reach data-informed fundraising goals and to implement comprehensive strategies in a confident, self directed manner. Additionally, the Director interacts regularly with representatives from the School Commission and Parent Organization around fundraising and enrollment goals. This position reports directly to the School Principal.

Responsibilities include the following:

• To maintain and increase the current programs and events designed to attract the maximum gift support possible to the school. Programs can include annual fund solicitation, planned giving programs, corporate and foundation proposals, auction underwriting, corporate matching gifts, and support for major capital projects.

• To oversee the Auction and Gala Committee

• To coordinate with Parish staff on the annual report and in fostering relationships between volunteers and the greater community.

• To oversee processing of gift income for the purpose of providing thank you acknowledgments and receipts and the maintaining of school donor giving records.

• To perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

• To support the school in fulfilling our mission to foster Gospel values, inspire academic excellence, and develop service & leadership in our community.

Expected Qualities and Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.

• Related experience in the essential functions of the role as listed above. Catholic school fundraising experience preferred.

• Excellent administrative, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Data-driven with demonstrated strategic long-range planning skills.

• The ability to be an accessible member of our school community who connects with students, parents, faculty, and prospective families with ease and sincerity.

• Must be available for occasional evening and weekend work

• Be a self-starter and possess the ability to perform each essential duty exceptionally.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, leadership, collaboration, and independent thinking.

• Must possess strong people management skills and emotional intelligence when dealing with colleagues and families while demonstrating an understanding of an investment in Catholic education.

• Proficient in managing fundraising software and other technology tools for communications (Office/GoogleDocs, LittleGreenLight, Greater Giving, ConstantContact, etc).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all school-based COVID-19 precautions as per WA State DOH and SKCPH.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98126: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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