Executive Director of Advancement

Description

Position Title: Executive Director of Advancement

Dept & Number: 210 - Development & Engagement

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time, Senior Management

FTE: 1.0

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: President

Pay Range: $160K - 195K

Supervises: Director of Marketing and Communications, all philanthropy officers, the community engagement manager, and the advancement assistant.

About Presentation High School

Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and passion for our mission.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the President and working closely with the Principal, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Admissions, the Executive Director of Advancement is a vital member of the school’s Executive Leadership Team. 

The Executive Director of Advancement is instrumental in fostering a school culture of inclusion, belonging, and philanthropic partnership that reflects Presentation High School’s commitment to radical hospitality. In alignment with our mission, vision, and Catholic tradition, the Executive Director of Advancement will actively contribute to creating an environment where collaboration and engagement thrive. This individual will work to ensure that all members of the school community—students, alumnae, families, and donors—feel welcomed, valued, and connected to the school’s mission. By championing these values, the Executive Director of Advancement will help cultivate a culture that enhances philanthropic engagement, builds meaningful relationships, and strengthens the school’s long-term vision. 

This individual will have significant experience in advancing philanthropy, developing strategic communications, and fostering relationships within the school community and beyond. The successful candidate will build on a strong foundation of philanthropy, leading a dedicated team in designing and executing fundraising efforts, alumnae relations, and strategic communication to support the school’s mission and goals.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities

• Executive Leadership
• Represent the development, engagement, and marketing functions of the school in the executive leadership team’s school-wide strategy, planning, and budgeting efforts.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that the school's mission and value of community inclusion are integrated into all aspects of school strategy, planning, and advancement efforts.
• Represent the advancement functions to the faculty/staff and community. Provide reporting and presentations about all aspects of advancement to constituents as needed and represent the advancement team at public events when needed.
• Lead the Advancement Leadership Team to ensure that advancement team members are aligned with the school’s mission, informed of the school’s overall vision and strategy, and clear about the team’s role in supporting the mission and achieving these goals.
• Attend all Board meetings as the representative of the school’s advancement functions. Provide informed and accurate reporting and insights and respond with fluency to questions and suggestions from the Board in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Attend internal and external community events as a representative and advocate to promote the messaging and news of the school, focusing on nurturing existing relationships and building new relationships with prospective donors, prospective families, and community partners.
• Participate in financial and operational matters in collaboration with the CFOO, including campus management and budget planning.
• Integrated Advancement Strategy and Management
• Ensure the preparation and implementation of a Board-approved annual, comprehensive strategic advancement plan and budget, which includes fundraising, community engagement, alumnae relations, and marketing/communications.
• Guide the advancement team in embedding the school's mission and value of community inclusion into their work, ensuring that every initiative—fundraising, alumnae relations, community outreach—reflects the school’s values. 
• Serve as the liaison and lead coordinator of the activities of the Advancement Committee of the Board of Directors in partnership with the committee chair.

Development & Engagement

• Lead the development and engagement team in implementing all aspects of fundraising, including capital cam