Campaign Manager

Walsh Jesuit High School is seeking a Campaign Manager to provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of Walsh Jesuit High School’s capital campaign designed to advance the mission and long-term vision of the School. The Campaign Manager serves as the primary coordinator of campaign activities, ensuring alignment among school leadership, volunteers, and advancement staff while fostering a culture of philanthropy grounded in Catholic values and stewardship
Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement and working closely with the President, Vice President of Advancement, major gift officers, campaign leadership volunteers, and benefactors, the Campaign Manager supports the development and execution of strategies that secure transformational philanthropic gifts for the campaign. This is a full-time, temporary position for the life of the campaign which is anticipated to be at least three years.
Major Responsibilities Campaign Strategy and Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive campaign plan aligned with the school’s strategic priorities and fundraising objectives
Establish timelines, benchmarks, gift pyramids, and performance metrics.
Collaborate with school leadership to articulate a compelling campaign vision and case for support
Monitor campaign progress and adjust strategies as needed to achieve campaign goals
Major Donor Work Conduct prospect identification and research and assist in developing cultivation and solicitation strategies
Prepare regular reports and updates for leadership, campaign committees, and the Board
Arrange meetings with donors, including tours and small group meetings
Make meeting arrangements and send confirmation emails and any pre-meeting materials
Prepare materials needed for major donor meetings
Thank donors appropriately after the meeting and send any follow-up materials
Work collaboratively with Special Events Manager to plan campaign events, both local and non-local, manage guest lists, and send follow-up correspondence and materials
Utilize Raiser’s Edge to track campaign activity, donor meetings and progress
Volunteer and Committee Management Recruit, train, and support campaign committee members and volunteer leadership
Coordinate campaign committee meetings and activities
Equip volunteers with materials, prospect strategies and information, and training neededfor successful fundraising efforts
Draft agendas and prepare materials for all meetings
Record meeting notes and action items
Send meeting notices and materials, campaign status reports and follow-up with volunteers and staff on action items
Donor Relations and Stewardship Ensure exceptional stewardship and recognition of campaign donors
Develop impact reports and communications demonstrating donor investment outcomes
Plan and execute donor appreciation events, campaign celebrations, and recognition opportunities
Hold in strict confidence all matters pertaining to the school
Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as decisions made by Administrators
Campaign Communications Collaborate with marketing and communications staff to develop campaign messaging and materials
Oversee campaign publications, digital content, videos, presentations, and donor communications
Ensure consistent messaging that reflects the mission and priorities of the school
Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for campaign initiatives
Faith Formation Embrace, display, and support Catholic/Christian values and spiritual formation
Regular participation in Ignatian formation activities including the school’s formal formation program, school masses, retreats, and other activities/events as scheduled
Core Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, marketing, public administration or related field.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible fundraising/advancement experience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and work independently.
Demonstrated success managing or participating in major campaigns.
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge (preferred) or other donor management software, wealth screening tools, Office Suite, Canva.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Embrace and display Catholic/Christian values and spiritual life.
Compensation and Benefits This full-time 12-month position offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401k plan with matching contribution.
About Walsh Jesuit High School As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Walsh Jesuit High School has been educating “Men and Women for and with Others” for more than 60 years. Walsh Jesuit held its first classes in 1965 and continues to reach beyond academic excellence to develop competence, conscience, and compassion within its students while teaching them to actively engage with their community as men and women for and with others. Candidates are encouraged to visit the Walsh Jesuit websiteto learn more about the transformational impact of WJ.
Employment Philosophy Consummate with its mission, the school strives to develop a community that is appropriately representative of the diversity of society. As an equal opportunity employer, Walsh Jesuit High School is committed to a diverse workforce.

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