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Seeking Executive Director of Development
Reports to: The Foundation for Catholic Secondary Education Board
Status: Full time, Salaried
Job Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Contact: Cindy Sielawa, cindysielawa@grcss.org
Qualifications:

• Minimum five years experience in major gift requests and donor cultivation, preferably in the context of education or Christian ministries.
• Commitment to the mission and ministry philosophy of Catholic education.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Proficiency in computer and software applications. Experience with Raisers Edge preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or Sales preferred.

Job Functions:

• Cultivate relationships with existing Catholic Central and West Catholic High School donors. Current constituent database of approximately 39,000. Catholic Central established 1906, West Catholic established 1962.
• Develop relationships with new major gift and planned giving prospects and raise expected contributions from existing donors in accordance with gift history.
• Exceed minimum expectations for executing Donor Cultivation Plan.
• Set up donor and prospect contacts with and for GRCSS (Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools) and FCSE (Foundation for Catholic Secondary Education) leadership, join on calls, assist in writing compelling proposals.
• Track and report on all donor/prospect contacts in the Raisers Edge system.
• Develop relationships with key volunteers and ambassadors for GRCSS and FCSE.
• Help facilitate and coordinate fundraising and prospect cultivation events in cooperation with FCSE and GRCSS Advancement staff that builds the FCSE endowment. Current net assets approximately $8 million.
• Spend a minimum of 3-4 days out of the office visiting with donors and prospects every two weeks.
• Responsible for the direction of appropriate gift recording and adherence to donor intent and FCSE policy and procedures. Participates in annual FCSE audit.

Mission

The Foundation for Catholic Secondary Education exists to promote and financially support the religious, chartiable and educational endeavors of Catholic Central and West Catholic High Schools and its Diocese through responsible investing and distribution of resources according to the Gospel and the wishes of each donor.

History

The Foundation for Catholic Secondary Education was founded in 1975 by a dedicated groups of individuals and friends who foresaw the importance of private support to the schools' future. The Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit corporation that operates for the advancement and development of philanthropic support to Catholic Central and West Catholic High Schools. The Foundation seeks gifts to support tuition reduction for families in need, support the professional development of faculty and to enhance the academic curriculum and campus facilities through permanent endowment funds, planned and estate gifts and annual giving...

In addition to the mission, The Foundation for Catholic Secondary Education holds a number of values that influence the way we think and do ministry. We are committed to the spiritual and personal growth of God's children and ensuring a secure future for Catholic high school education by cultivating donor relationships. We possess a passionate commitment to be relevant. This translates into the integration of faith, diversity in giving opportunities and resolve to meet and engage every donor at their level of giving to the endowment for Catholic education. We also offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package for our staff to meet their personal needs while serving in vital ministry roles. We are committed to exceed expectations and provide exceptional experience, service and value to our donors. We are always learning and growing, and as a result of this, change is a part of our fabric. As we experience growth in our ministry of providing financial resources for our schools and the students they serve, we are seeking people who can bring experience, knowledge, energy, and passion for God, the Catholic faith, and reaching God's children by securing financial resources for Catholic education.