Director of Institutional Advancement - Pope John Paul II High School - Office of Catholic Education

Director of Institutional Advancement

Pope John Paul II High School

181 Rittenhouse Road

Royersford, PA 19468

Position Summary:

The Director of Advancement at Pope John Paul II High School serves as the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for leading the fundraising efforts of Pope John Paul II High School by creating a strong awareness among various constituencies that showcases the school as the ideal choice for philanthropy, volunteerism, and most importantly education of young people to develop into their best self. Working side-by-side with the President, the Director of Advancement has the ultimate goal of significantly increasing fundraising outcomes that should ultimately have a positive effect on enrollment management and thus sustaining the future good health of the school. The advancement function includes oversight and management of the annual fund, major gift solicitations, (including EITC/OSTC, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving endowments, capital campaigns) and fund-raising through special events and sponsorships.  Additionally, manage alumni (from PJP and Legacy High Schools) with the support of a Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events staff person.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advance the mission, vision, and short and long-term goals of Pope John Paul II High School in concert with the President and Principal.
• Work closely with the President in all phases of advancement.
• Generate and maintain a dynamic portfolio of high net worth individuals and secure major, capital, and planned gifts and endowment support from these constituencies.
• Ensure dynamic processes in all phases of donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop annual plans and budgets with the President.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, and coaches whose cooperation is essential to effective outreach and fundraising.
• Collaborate with the President in the development of constituent relations programs in the areas of alumni relations, parent relations, and other key constituent relations.
• With the support of a marketing assistant, devise and implement effective internal and external messaging to enhance advancement communication.
• Provide counsel to the President on all items related to advancement.
• Serve as the staff liaison for the Development Committee of the Board of Directors including Development, Finance, and Academic/Grants
• Serve as an exemplary advocate for Pope John Paul II High School in the community, with local leaders, religious organizations, business and corporate partnerships, and other leaders, and build relationships that closely link the community with the school.
• Collaborate with regional Faith in the Future planning and development efforts as appropriate. Provide regular reporting to Faith in the Future and the Office of Catholic Education at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
• Be active and involved in the advancement profession and keep Pope John Paul II High School visible among peer institutions within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and among other catholic college preparatory high schools throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Attend external events to further develop a network of potential donor prospects
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward between 75-100 gift prospects for major gifts, the EITC/OSTC program and sponsorships of gift levels of $5,000 or more that can generate at least $400,000 in annual funds.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fund campaign and two special campaigns (i.e. Day of Giving) that can generate at least $400,000 in annual unrestricted gifts to the John Paul Fund.
• Supervise and manage the Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events to endure the generation of at least $100,000 in net income from at least three special events.
• Embody values of caring, compassion, justice, integrity, competence, and affirmation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Accomplishment in advancement with a proven track record of fundraising success, especially with campaign planning/execution and in major gift solicitations.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and leadership capabilities
• Leadership and Interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raiser’s Edge software
• Knowledge and experience with the Pennsylvania EITC program is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Ten years or more of experience in fundraising is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with many diverse constituencies in a catholic environment
• Strong work ethic, competitive nature, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking and planning skills are required
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
• The successful candidate will document successful solicitation of numerous major and principal gifts and present a history of building advancement programs and fundraising performance.

Candidates interested in Director of Institutional Advancement position at Pope John Paul II High School should send their resume to Vinnie Cazzetta, President, at vcazzetta@pjphs.org

The deadline for application is October 15, 2024.

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances, Safe Environment clearances and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. 

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.