Director of Advancement

Bishop Foley Catholic High School

in Madison Heights, Michigan, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated

Director of Advancement , with a track record of success. Established in 1965, Bishop Foley Catholic serves students in grades 9-12 from throughout the metro-Detroit area. The Director ofAdvancement serves as the chief fundraiser for the school, with both direct and supervisory responsibilities including Fundraising, Donations, Planned Giving, Admissions, Retention, Marketing, Branding, and Alumni Relations.

This position reports to the Board of Directors and works with theSchool Administration to plan, manage, coordinate, and evaluate a strategic Development plan for the long-term funding of the school, raising money for scholarships, general operations, and capital improvements. The Director of Advancement supervises and serves alongside an established and talented staff who support each other in supporting the goals and mission of Bishop Foley Catholic.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a tuition discount phased in over three years. It is a 12-month position that accrues vacation and personal time.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Development:
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the comprehensive and integrated advancement model
Responsible for establishing, directing, and overseeing the school's Annual Advancement Plan
Develops advancement program plan in cooperation with the advancement team, including admissions/enrollment management and marketing, defining roles and responsibilities for team members based on tasks undertaken throughout the year
Detail what the school is working toward, and overall goals of the Advancement Program of BFC
Be able to communicate and give talking points regarding the overall Advancement plan, and the purpose of contributions to BFC
Manage multiple off-site fundraising events (Annual Auction, Golf Outing, etc.)
Provide the focused, primary responsibility for the following revenue components of a comprehensive and integrated advancement program -- annual fund, targeted giving, rotating major campaigns, and planned gifts (as needed)
Establish and maintain Development Council of parent volunteers, building parent support and responsibility into roles focused on major events throughout the year
Oversee service hour opportunities for parents, determining the number of required hours yearly with administration, and allocated number of hours available for both major (Development Council, Chairperson) roles and minor (volunteer hours at events) ones
Enrollment and Retention:

Oversee the Admissions Director in planning and administering recruitment events, including Open House, Showcases, Foley Experience and more
Work with Admissions Director to update, develop and enact the Comprehensive Enrollment Plan
Foster a productive relationship with currently enrolled families
Marketing and Communications:
Oversee and manage the Marketing Director, assisting with the expansion of school outreach and outward facing communications to the greater community
Coordinate with Marketing on advertising and outreach efforts, facilitating a partnership between the department and the school as a whole
Leadership:

Manage of the day-to-day operations of the Advancement office
Hold regular meetings of the Advancement Department staff, providing organization, layout of responsibilities, and an opportunity for discussion and planning of upcoming events
Direct the administration of all strategy/operations and revenue components of a comprehensive and integrated advancement program
Track the annual budget/costs for Advancement Department programs
Oversee the Alumni Coordinator, reviewing results and requests from Alumni Board meetings, including upcoming alumni events
Qualifications

Catholic in Good Standing (required of all Archdiocese of Detroit Administration Positions)
A proven track record of success with securing donations for a non-profit organization
Bachelor's degree in related field, or a combination of education and work experience
Three to five years of non-profit development experience, including strength in areas including but not limited to: major gifts, auctions/events, annual funds, capital campaigns, and/or planned giving
Strong managerial, leadership and supervisory skills
Self-directed, with an attention to detail and ability to organize effectively
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Understanding and competency in donor-management/constituent software and applications
A strong commitment to, and understanding of, donor recognition and stewardship

Application Process:

Please apply by sending a resume, cover letter and other information showcasing successful performance to Jenna Kokenos, Director of Finance and Human Resources, at

kokenos@bishopfoley.org

Individuals will be interviewed by a committee organized by members of the Board of Directors that will include representatives of the staff, faculty, parent and alumni communities, in April. This position has a targeted start date of April 27th. Salary is negotiable to commensurate with experience.