Who we are:
The De La Salle School stands as a dynamic Catholic middle school for economically disadvantaged young men in grades 5 through 8, deeply rooted in the rich traditions of the Lasallian mission, serving families in need. Guided by a commitment to academic excellence, Lasallian values, and dedicated service, we provide a rigorous academic program that fosters young men’s intellectual curiosity and personal growth in the Nassau County area.
Job Summary:
The Associate Director of Development assumes an aggressive role at the school in securing philanthropic resources vital to advancing The De La Salle School’s mission and strategic vision. We seek a passionate and detail-oriented fundraising professional with a profound dedication to Catholic education, poised to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors and our partners.
Responsibilities:
The Associate Director of Development will work to enhance a comprehensive development department that is meticulously aligned with the school’s strategic objectives under the oversight of the school’s Director of Development, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors.
Donor Relations and Stewardship:
- Implement an effective donor stewardship program aimed at nurturing enduring relationships with individuals and foundation and corporate benefactors.
- Execute a multi-faceted communications strategy spanning print, email, our website, and social media platforms to keep donors abreast of the school’s impactful endeavors and accomplishments, including quarterly newsletters and annual reports.
- Coordinate and manage school visits and volunteer opportunities, allowing donors to
forge meaningful connections with the school community. - Monitor and analyze donor data to gauge fundraising efficacy and discern emerging trends through our donor database system.
- Maintaining a social media presence.
Grant Management:
- Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with the school’s strategic priorities and funding needs.
- Develop compelling grant proposals that effectively communicate The De La Salle School’s mission, impact, and funding request.
- Manage the grant application process, including proposal deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
- Cultivate relationships with grantors and foundation representatives.
- Track grant submissions and manage the award cycle.
Event Planning and Management:
- Assist in coordinating fundraising events such as our annual gala, golf outings, and others while fostering donor engagement, community cohesion, and revenue generation.
- Spearhead our logistical planning, budget management, marketing endeavors, and necessary volunteer recruitment for events.
- Generating development materials.
- Managing and data entry for Development software.
- Creating reports to analyze data and determine the effectiveness of the fundraising program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in development is recommended, underscored by a proven track record of success in special events, database and grant management.
- An understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal relationship-building acumen are needed for success.
- A demonstrated capacity to lead, motivate, and mentor team members and volunteers.
- Experience in event planning and management is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Donor Perfect, our database system, other donor management software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, SalesForce), CRMs, and other technology systems is desirable.
- An unwavering commitment to Catholic education and the Lasallian mission is indispensable.
- A willingness to meet and be flexible with the needs of a growing development office as envisioned by the Director of Development, Board of Trustees and management of the school.
Compensation:
The De La Salle School extends a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate to experience. Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000
To Apply:
Kindly submit your resume and cover letter to jbarry@delasalleschool.org or by filling out the form below.
In your cover letter, please address the following:
– Your background in not-for-profit fundraising.
– Your strategies for cultivating and stewarding major donors.
– Your vision for augmenting The De La Salle School’s development initiatives.