Position Type:
Administration/Director of Advancement
Date Posted: 1/8/2026
Location: Holy Trinity School
Date Available: 02/27/2026
JOB DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/ADVANCEMENT (Elementary School) Full-Time City & State: York , PA School: Holy Trinity School
GRADE: 14 FLSA STATUS: Exempt
NATURE OF POSITION The purpose of this position is to develop and implement a comprehensive development program for the school. This position involves a diversity of parish community memberships which include: faculty, staff, students, families, parishioners, the Board of Education and its committees as well as the general public, in accomplishing the development program's mission. REPORTING FUNCTION Reports to the Executive Pastor and the Principal JOB DESCRIPTION Duties may include any or all of the following:
Collaborates with the Executive Pastor, Principal, Board Chair and Finance Chair in implementing the educational mission of the school. This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of the school's goals, with specific focus on the school's development plan. Incumbent also collaborates in York Deanery planning and development efforts as appropriate. Directs the school's Development Plan. Incumbent accomplishes this by establishing short (annual) and long (3-5 year) range goals and objectives for the Development office based on the school's long-range plan. Incumbent may assist the Executive Pastor, Principal and other Board leadership in developing the school's long-range plan. Incumbent facilitates the development and publication of an articulated, written case statement about the school which tells the story of Catholic education and also includes the school's philosophy, values, mission, and public and community contributions. Assures the development and implementation of a comprehensive public relations and communications plan. This includes relating with these publics: parish leadership; parents of current, former, and future students, school faculty and staff, former and current students; members of the supporting parishes, the Board/Committees, and local civic and business leaders and residents. Assures the establishment of an Annual Appeal/Fund Program for school. Incumbent plans, directs and assures the implementation of this annual campaign. Coordinates annual events to include Race for Education, the Gala and associated sponsorship programs. Coordinates the establishment of an Alumni Association. Incumbent accomplishes this by developing effective communication systems with alumni to provide ongoing current information between the school and the alumni, and by attracting alumni support for fund raising activities and the annual fund program. Assures the establishment of an Endowment Fund. Incumbent plans and directs the implementation of this program which provides opportunities for potential donors to invest in the school through options such as major gifts, bequests and deferred giving. Assures establishment of EITC/OSTC/SPE school scholarship fund funding for scholarships. Assures regular communication with donor base to maintain relationships and connection with the school illustrating how school resources are leveraged and the importance and our gratitude of all support. Cultivates relationships with local foundations and other sources of grants (ie local, state or federal) supporting the school program, strategic vision, and capital improvements. Maintains the school Development Manual. Assures all events, donor activity, and grant applications / awards are logged in the donor / grant / volunteer management system. Assures the establishment of a Major Gifts/Corporate Sponsorship Program. This is accomplished by researching, cultivating, soliciting and follow-up of major gifts from private or corporate donors. This may include grant writing and/or personal solicitation, or matching appropriate potential donors with "askers." Coordinates all fund-raising activities for the school. Incumbent collaborates with school and board leadership and PTO to develop a planned, consistent, organized approach to fund raising, including monthly calendaring of events. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. POSITION ANALYSIS Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fund development (major/planned giving), with ability to organize, create and implement development efforts through use of marketing techniques. Knowledge of church organizational and operational procedures is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally (including oral presentations) and in writing. Position requires creativity, decision-making, interpersonal skills, use of discretion, teamwork, negotiation, independent judgment/action, problem analysis, service orientation, and public relations to foster the Church's mission and Parish/School relations and must be able to handle multiple projects/priorities. Incumbent must also be competitive and resourceful in an organization that has an infinite amount of needs and a finite amount of financial resources. Perform basic math and be proficient with donor management systems such as CharityProud. Knowledge of calculator, basic computer software and all basic office equipment is required. EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in communications, finance and/or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a comparable field with five to eight years' experience in a comparable position. Experience in Development field preferred. Continuing education is required to maintain knowledge of tax codes affecting charitable giving, grant writing, as well as experience running direct mail and advertising campaigns for planned giving required and maintain a level of knowledge and skills required to serve as a school Development of Director. This is accomplished by reading material related to the profession, by attending workshops or conventions, and by participating in local, regional and diocesan professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate. This position requires specific knowledge of the Catholic Church organization and procedures or experience in a complex multi-unit organization (preferably nonprofit) with service orientation preferred. Practicing Catholic required. Position requires a valid driver's license.
Date Posted: 1/8/2026
Location: Holy Trinity School
Date Available: 02/27/2026
JOB DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/ADVANCEMENT (Elementary School) Full-Time City & State: York , PA School: Holy Trinity School
GRADE: 14 FLSA STATUS: Exempt
NATURE OF POSITION The purpose of this position is to develop and implement a comprehensive development program for the school. This position involves a diversity of parish community memberships which include: faculty, staff, students, families, parishioners, the Board of Education and its committees as well as the general public, in accomplishing the development program's mission. REPORTING FUNCTION Reports to the Executive Pastor and the Principal JOB DESCRIPTION Duties may include any or all of the following:
Collaborates with the Executive Pastor, Principal, Board Chair and Finance Chair in implementing the educational mission of the school. This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of the school's goals, with specific focus on the school's development plan. Incumbent also collaborates in York Deanery planning and development efforts as appropriate. Directs the school's Development Plan. Incumbent accomplishes this by establishing short (annual) and long (3-5 year) range goals and objectives for the Development office based on the school's long-range plan. Incumbent may assist the Executive Pastor, Principal and other Board leadership in developing the school's long-range plan. Incumbent facilitates the development and publication of an articulated, written case statement about the school which tells the story of Catholic education and also includes the school's philosophy, values, mission, and public and community contributions. Assures the development and implementation of a comprehensive public relations and communications plan. This includes relating with these publics: parish leadership; parents of current, former, and future students, school faculty and staff, former and current students; members of the supporting parishes, the Board/Committees, and local civic and business leaders and residents. Assures the establishment of an Annual Appeal/Fund Program for school. Incumbent plans, directs and assures the implementation of this annual campaign. Coordinates annual events to include Race for Education, the Gala and associated sponsorship programs. Coordinates the establishment of an Alumni Association. Incumbent accomplishes this by developing effective communication systems with alumni to provide ongoing current information between the school and the alumni, and by attracting alumni support for fund raising activities and the annual fund program. Assures the establishment of an Endowment Fund. Incumbent plans and directs the implementation of this program which provides opportunities for potential donors to invest in the school through options such as major gifts, bequests and deferred giving. Assures establishment of EITC/OSTC/SPE school scholarship fund funding for scholarships. Assures regular communication with donor base to maintain relationships and connection with the school illustrating how school resources are leveraged and the importance and our gratitude of all support. Cultivates relationships with local foundations and other sources of grants (ie local, state or federal) supporting the school program, strategic vision, and capital improvements. Maintains the school Development Manual. Assures all events, donor activity, and grant applications / awards are logged in the donor / grant / volunteer management system. Assures the establishment of a Major Gifts/Corporate Sponsorship Program. This is accomplished by researching, cultivating, soliciting and follow-up of major gifts from private or corporate donors. This may include grant writing and/or personal solicitation, or matching appropriate potential donors with "askers." Coordinates all fund-raising activities for the school. Incumbent collaborates with school and board leadership and PTO to develop a planned, consistent, organized approach to fund raising, including monthly calendaring of events. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. POSITION ANALYSIS Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fund development (major/planned giving), with ability to organize, create and implement development efforts through use of marketing techniques. Knowledge of church organizational and operational procedures is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally (including oral presentations) and in writing. Position requires creativity, decision-making, interpersonal skills, use of discretion, teamwork, negotiation, independent judgment/action, problem analysis, service orientation, and public relations to foster the Church's mission and Parish/School relations and must be able to handle multiple projects/priorities. Incumbent must also be competitive and resourceful in an organization that has an infinite amount of needs and a finite amount of financial resources. Perform basic math and be proficient with donor management systems such as CharityProud. Knowledge of calculator, basic computer software and all basic office equipment is required. EDUCATIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in communications, finance and/or marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a comparable field with five to eight years' experience in a comparable position. Experience in Development field preferred. Continuing education is required to maintain knowledge of tax codes affecting charitable giving, grant writing, as well as experience running direct mail and advertising campaigns for planned giving required and maintain a level of knowledge and skills required to serve as a school Development of Director. This is accomplished by reading material related to the profession, by attending workshops or conventions, and by participating in local, regional and diocesan professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate. This position requires specific knowledge of the Catholic Church organization and procedures or experience in a complex multi-unit organization (preferably nonprofit) with service orientation preferred. Practicing Catholic required. Position requires a valid driver's license.