Position Summary

The Institutional Advancement Coordinator is a key position within La Salle College Preparatory's Advancement Team and serves as both a strategic and tactical partner to the Vice President of Advancement. This position is responsible for the execution of fundraising strategies and donor stewardship activities, while also playing a critical role in planning, organizing, and executing Advancement-led events that align with the school's philanthropic priorities.

The Institutional Advancement Coordinator ensures a forward-thinking, mission-aligned, and highly relational fundraising program. This role demands high levels of independent judgment, organizational skills, and confidentiality due to close collaboration with internal leadership and external stakeholders.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: The salary for this position will be $75,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits Include:

? Comprehensive health benefits ? Generous PTO and school holidays ? Deferred compensation (403b) and defined pension plan (vesting required) ? Life insurance ? Tuition discount for an employee’s child ? Free, secure on-campus parking

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Donor Management

? Coordinate strategies to raise at least $1.5M annually in unrestricted operational and scholarship funds

? Support efforts to secure major capital gifts and grow endowed funds

? Drive the parent pledge program, donor segmentation, campaign planning, and execution

? Maintain and analyze key fundraising metrics such as donor growth, retention, average gift size, and cost per acquisition

? Collaborate with Enrollment Management to align advancement goals with student recruitment

Event Planning & Execution

? Serve as the lead planner and organizer for all Advancement Office events, ensuring alignment with fundraising and stewardship priorities

? Plan and execute events including:

? Annual Crystal Ball and related events

? Donor receptions

? Grandparents Day

? Registration Day and Parent Pledge initiative

? Gifts from the Heart

? Wine & Dine

? Platinum Circle Dinner

? Giving Tuesday

? Manage all event logistics, including budget, timeline, vendors, guest experience, run-of-show, and post-event follow-up

? Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, staff, and volunteers to maximize engagement and participation

Constituent Relations & Stewardship

? Oversee donor stewardship efforts that build long-term relationships and communicate impact

? Develop systems and messaging that help constituents understand how their support advances the school’s mission and Lasallian Core Principles

? Maintain an effective donor management system for tracking engagement and guiding strategic outreach

Marketing & Communications

? Ensure Advancement messaging, branding, and materials are consistent, compelling, and mission-aligned across web, print, email, and social media.

? Partner with the Communications Office to promote campaigns and events

Administrative & Operational Support

? Provide high-level administrative and strategic planning support to the Vice President of Advancement

? Coordinate reporting and data analysis for internal planning and board-level updates

? Assist in strengthening the Board of Regents into an effective and engaged fundraising body

Role-Specific Competencies

? Strong event planning and project management skills, including end-to-end execution

? Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

? Creative and innovative approach to program design and problem-solving

? Excellent verbal and written communication skills

? High attention to detail and organizational strength

? Skilled in building relationships across diverse constituencies

? Proficient in fundraising platforms (e.g., Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge), Google Suite, and Microsoft Office

? Deep understanding of philanthropic practices and ethical fundraising standards

Core Competencies

? Relational, mission-aligned, and emotionally intelligent

? Committed to Lasallian values and culturally responsive engagement

? Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and a consistently positive attitude

? Collaborates well across departments and external networks

? Makes ethical decisions under pressure and in complex situations

? Keeps current on industry trends and best practices

? Follows school policies and ensures accurate reporting

? Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred. ? Strong familiarity with the Raiser’s Edge donor management system is expected; candidates experienced in this platform will be prioritized ? 3+ years of experience in nonprofit advancement, fundraising, or related fields ? Proven success in planning and executing fundraising or donor events ? Familiarity with Catholic or Lasallian school environments is a plus ? Excellent decision-making, critical thinking, and communication skills ? Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities ? Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send one PDF file including the following to
employment@lasallehs.org. In the subject line, please include your full name and the position you are applying for:

? Cover Letter

? Resume

? Three (3) references with full contact information*
*References will only be contacted if an applicant advances to the final round.

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