Job Description

ABOUT ARRUPE JESUIT

Arrupe Jesuit High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school offering students with limited economic resources a premier educational experience through rigorous academics, formation in faith and discernment, and a unique work study program – fostering community, opportunity, leadership, and personal growth. Founded in 2003, sponsored by the Jesuits’ Central and Southern Province of the United States (UCS), and an original member of the Cristo Rey Network (CRN), Arrupe Jesuit is committed to advancing its mission more fully during the school’s current period of growth.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working closely with the school President and the Board of Trustees, the Development Director helps to determine the strategic philanthropic vision of Arrupe Jesuit High School, ensuring that there is broad-based philanthropic support for the school so the school’s annual fundraising goals are met. The Development Director is responsible for the successful implementation of that vision by cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors, by producing compelling events, by securing grant funding, and by generating excitement about a range of ways to contribute to the further growth of Arrupe Jesuit. The Development Director reports directly to the President, leads a department of five, and is a member of the school’s President’s Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Meet or exceed the annual fundraising goal of $4.1M for the Development Office in FY26 in support of the nearly $10 million operating budget.
• Working closely with the Executive Director of Work Study, secure $500,000 in Corporate Work Study funding through corporate and individual donors.
• Working closely with the President, secure the final $4M of our current $41M Capital Campaign.
• Develop an annual strategic fundraising plan, to be approved by the President, that focuses on the school’s growth and the deepening of the school’s mission. Work with the President and the Development Team staff to implement the approved plan.
• Develop and implement strategies for all fundraising activities, including individual, corporate, and foundation contributions, key event sponsorships, and planned giving initiatives.
• Implement and oversee fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, Sponsor a Student (SAS), Workforce Investment Partners (WIP), and other fundraising programs.
• Supervise all stages of donor management, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gifts to the organization. Lead the Development team in the fulfillment of those goals.
• Manage the Development team, which currently includes an Associate Director of Development, a Major Gifts officer, a Grants Manager, and a Development Administrator.
• Work closely with the Marketing Department to develop mission-aligned collateral communications, email outreach, annual appeals, event solicitations, and more.
• Administer the department budget in alignment with established guidelines and the needs of the institution.
• Serve on the President’s Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of the school.
• Act as the primary contact between the Board of Trustees, the Development Committee, and the Development Department, including representation at Board meetings.
• Participate in the Finance Committee, Facilities Committee, and CSWP Board of Trustees meetings.
• When appropriate, represent Arrupe Jesuit, and work in collaboration with the Jesuits’ United States Central and Southern Province and the Cristo Rey Network.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience in fundraising with an emphasis on Development Operations, Annual Campaign Fundraising, Major Gifts Solicitation, Events Management.
• Must possess a record of increasing and diversifying financial support
• Must demonstrate successful, visionary leadership and management experience
• Ability to effectively lead, develop, and motivate team members
• Creative problem solver with a demonstrable history of successful innovative solutions
• Excellent written and public speaking communication skills and strong relationship-building capacity
• Action-oriented and collaborative style
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and familiarity with fundraising databases, particularly SalesForce
• Strong commitment to the Jesuit Catholic mission of the school and to the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP)

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50-75% of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Working conditions include being in a shared workspace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 and will be commensurate with the experience level of the chosen candidate. Arrupe is open to further discussion based on the candidate's experience and skill set if necessary and would encourage all interested and qualified applicants to apply. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employee benefits.

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