Director of Annual Giving and Communication

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School seeks an experienced, mission-aligned Director of Annual Giving and Communications to lead the school's annual giving program and institutional communications in support of its mission of Catholic education. Reporting directly to the President, the Director is responsible for the planning, execution, and management of the school's annual fundraising efforts, including the 1959 Fund, donor stewardship, advancement events, communications, and donor engagement systems, while providing strategic counsel to the President and Advisory Board on advancement initiatives. The Director ensures the consistent and effective execution of advancement activities that strengthen philanthropic support, enhance constituent engagement, and promote the long-term financial sustainability of the school. This is a 12-month, exempt position that requires occasional evening and weekend hours.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a member of the school’s management group in directing fundraising activities for the school; works collaboratively with the advisory board to develop short and long-term planning for advancement 

• Develops and implements a comprehensive and goal oriented 1959 Fund giving program aimed at all Bishop constituents; Leads Bishop Gives, appeals, and participation initiatives 

• Maintains and regularly updates constituent database and manages the day-to-day functions of the advancement office (including preparing and monitoring the annual operating budget of the office) 

• Leads and oversees annual events including Lumina (auction) and Villains Classic (golf tournament), ensuring mission-alignment and fiscal responsibility 

• Develops and implements a comprehensive constituent relations program, including parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends of Bishop McGuinness, ensuring that some recognition/cultivation activity is taking place for each constituency on an annual basis 

• Coordinates and supports the activities and programs of the Bishop McGuinness Family Association (BMFA) 

• Ensures that major publications and other communications properly support strategic efforts essential to sustaining the school’s competitive position and long-term strength 

• Internally collaborates and supports the work of advancement office and admissions/marketing  

Qualifications: 

• A strong belief in Catholic education and support of the mission of the school 

• A bachelor’s degree and experience in fundraising/advancement/donor relations (5+ years) 

• High level of organization, excellent communication skills, and enthusiastic/dynamic personality 

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and interact with a variety of constituents 

• Knowledge of database management, professional code of ethical conduct in maintaining standards of competence and confidentiality 

• Willingness to grow professionally  

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and list of three-five professional references to Dr. Jared M. Rashford, President, at jrashford@bmhs.us. References will only be contacted for finalist candidates.