Director of Advancement

4 days ago

Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States Archdiocese of Detroit Full time
Position Title: Director of Advancement

Location: St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church and School

Bloomfield Hills, MI, On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt/Salary

Hours: Hours Vary - 11 months

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

Benefits: 80% employer paid Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Professional Development, Employee Wellness Program, STD, LTD, Life Insurance 2x Salary, Pension, 403b, 403b Roth

Position Summary

The Director of Advancement is a key member of the St. Hugo of the Hill's leadership team, responsible for advancing the mission and long-term sustainability of the school. This role leads all Advancement and PTG fundraising, marketing, and communications initiatives, working closely with the Principal, Parish Leadership, and Advancement Committees to promote a strong culture within the St. Hugo community.

This role is highly hands-on and deeply involved in planning events.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Relations & Reporting
  • Build and maintain meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, parents, parishioners, and community partners.
  • Manage all donor recognition, stewardship, and acknowledgment activities.
  • Collaborate with the parish business office on accurate gift processing, reporting, and donor records.
  • Create and distribute the Annual Report.
  • Maintain the donor database (Little Green Light) and ensure compliance with Archdiocesan policies.
  • Produce contribution statements and provide to the Finance Department to distribute.
  • Generate reports on giving trends to inform strategic decisions.
  • Oversee project-based fundraising from solicitation through completion and donor reporting.
Marketing & Communications
  • Oversee all marketing, branding, and public relations efforts to support the mission and community engagement.
  • Create content for newsletters, publications, websites, and social media to ensure consistent, mission-driven messaging. (Instagram, Facebook, etc)
  • Collaborate with the admissions team to create storytelling and outreach campaigns that attract and retain families.
  • Produce and distribute monthly Viking Mail Advancement Report highlighting donor impact, events, and recognition.
  • Mail annual Christmas cards from the Office of Advancement every December.
Community Engagement & Event Planning
  • Plan and execute major fundraising and community events (e.g., Auction, Day of Giving, Mothers' Spring Social, Viking Games).
  • Support the Principal and Pastor in outreach to families, parishioners, and community stakeholders.
  • Manage event budgets, sponsorships, and post-event reporting and consult with the Director of Finance. (purchases over $2,000 require approval from pastor)
  • Manage the ClickBid platform for crowd funding.
Leadership & Strategy
  • Advise the Principal on advancement initiatives and strategic fundraising opportunities.
  • Lead the Advancement Event Committees (5) and parent volunteers toward fundraising and engagement goals.
  • Evaluate advancement programs and recommend improvements based on data and outcomes.
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify funding priorities and develop targeted "asks."
  • Provide regular progress updates to school leadership.
Parent Teacher Guild (PTG) Support
  • Act as the primary liaison between School Leadership and PTG Executive Board.
  • Support PTG committees in planning events that foster community that benefit teachers and classrooms.
  • Ensure PTG fundraising aligns with the school's mission and overall advancement strategy.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or related fields-ideally within a nonprofit or Catholic school setting, with a strong understanding of business and financial principles.
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and relationship management.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education and faith-based stewardship.
  • Proficient in donor management software, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms.
  • Practicing Catholic who exemplifies faith, integrity, and service.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to inspire trust and enthusiasm.
  • Creative, resourceful, and goal-driven leader with a warm, engaging presence.

Job description is subject to adjustments.

Please email your resume to alexandra.polega@sthugo.org

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