Now Hiring - Director of Development in New Orleans, LA

Cabrini High School

Director of Development

Reports to: President

Essential Responsibilities:

• Research, identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts from major donors while building a traditional and stable donor base. Direct the Parents’ Annual Giving program, the Alumnae Annual

Giving Program, and ancillary groups including, parents of alumnae, grandparents of alumnae, and friends. Write foundation grant solicitation, and capital campaign oversight.

• Identify, cultivate, and recruit alumnae and parent volunteers for fund raising, participation in the class representative and class captain programs
• Works closely with the Alumnae Director
• Perform other duties as directed by the President.
• Input, update, and maintain all development data
• Process and acknowledge all donations/gifts to the school in a timely manner
• Prepare financial reports as requested for the President, PAC, and Board of Trustees
• Organize and assure that Development mailings are completed and processed on time.
• Produce the annual President’s Report.
• Manages scholarships

Qualifications -- Education and/or Experience:

• Undergraduate degree required
• Proficient in database management, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. The use of

Microsoft Outlook is required.

• Previous experience in fundraising and working with volunteers
• Marketing and/or sales experience
• Event planning experience
• Able to work in a team environment, be self-motivated, possess strong organizational skills, and work on multi-tasks concurrently.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think critically
• Ability to make presentations.
• Ability to interact with a variety of constituencies, including volunteers.
• Ability to maintain positive approach under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to write and speak persuasively.
• Professional demeanor and maturity.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of personal computer functions.

• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to learn NEON CRM database.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Able to drive to destinations.
• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, evenings and weekends in addition to regular hours.
• Pleasant and clearly understandable phone voice.
• Ability to sit at a desk for one or more hours at a time.
• Ability to operate computer and other equipment in the office.
• Must have sufficient mobility to move around campus and to interact with the community; must be able to move or lift objects of no more than 25 lbs.
• Must be able to move about and between campuses freely, including all office and classroom areas.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience. Range: $42-55k

Benefits

School holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

6 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave

Discount on tuition based on years of service [please apply online] Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70119: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• sales, marketing, or development: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location