Founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Brothers in Brooklyn, St. John's Prep is a private, fully accredited, Catholic college preparatory school. St. John's Prep is committed to providing its student body with a challenging, rigorous, and engaging curriculum, preparing them to meet the demands of a complex and ever-changing world. There are many opportunities throughout the course of the day for the young men and women of St. John's Prep to grow and develop intellectually, artistically, physically and spiritually, both inside and outside the classroom.

The Development Director provides energetic leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the School’s annual fund-raising programs, including the Annual Appeal, major gifts, special events and analytics and reporting.   The position is also responsible for the leadership and oversight of the SJP Parent’s Association, as well as grant writing and grants management. This position reports to the President, informs and manages board and volunteer fundraising, and serves on the Board of Directors’ Development Committee.

Responsibilities and Duties

Fundraising:

• Fosters a top-down, campus-wide culture of philanthropy and works with all school constituencies to identify and address the school’s funding needs and opportunities.
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors and President prepares a comprehensive Development Plan which is reviewed, analyzed and adjusted annually to meet the school’s mission and strategic goals.
• Designs, implements, and manages all annual, institution-wide fundraising activities and events.
• Oversees the integration of student fundraising activities into the annual fundraising calendar of the school.
• Organizes and supports the alumni association in its event efforts, publications, fundraising and database management.
• Works collaboratively with school communications personnel to provide a consistent message about the school’s identity, mission, and strategic goals.
• Develops strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Board of Directors Relations:

• Manages the Development Committee of the Board of Directors and serves as the staff liaison to committee members, developing strategies that result in the achievement of aggressive fundraising goals.
• Prepares monthly and year-end development reports for the Board of Directors; attends all board meetings.
• Develops and manages fundraising training for Directors and other leadership volunteers and provides administrative support for their outreach efforts.
• Collaborates with the Board Development Committee in researching and recommending potential Board members

Development Office Infrastructure/Management:

• Works with the President to develop the annual budget by providing projected revenues from and expenses for development efforts.
• Manages donor and alumni databases, gift processing and record keeping, pledge reminders, and acknowledgement programs.
• Supervises gift record keeping, acknowledgment processes and pledge reminders.
• Coordinates execution of advancement research activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in non-profit development with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Possesses advanced verbal and written communication skills in addition to strong leadership skills. Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds including administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Ability to manage multiple and complex projects and meet stated deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
• Uncompromising sense of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills; proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Raiser’s Edge.
• Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems. Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among different problems or issues.

About St. John's Preparatory

St. John's Preparatory School, a college preparatory co-educational high school, is dedicated to promoting academic excellence and to instilling the principles and values of the Catholic Faith in a positive, nurturing environment.  Inspired by its Vincentian tradition, St. John's Prep is built upon the profound respect for every individual.  Students' character formation is nurtured through a rigorous academic curriculum, and engaging religious program, enriching service experiences, and extensive extracurricular opportunities.  St. John's Prep prepares students to be successful in meeting the challenges of the 21st century and in creating a world in which all "have life more abundantly."  

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