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Director of Development and Advancement

Mount St. Michael Catholic School
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Mount St. Michael Catholic School is looking for a Director of Development and Advancement for the 2026-2027 School Year. 

Job Summary: The Director of Development fulfills the mission of MSMCS by planning, guiding, and evaluating the development efforts of the school in fundraising, marketing, event planning, grant writing, communication, alumni affairs and public relations. The Development Director has decision-making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal and Board President.
 

Job Functions:

  • Plans the overall development program in keeping with school needs, the MSMCS Strategic Plan and budget objectives.
  • Collaborates effectively with the principal and other members of the Development team, MSMCS staff, school associations, committee chairs and volunteers.
  • Coordinates the activities of the Development team in a manner that ensures effective and efficient practices and meets or exceeds team goals.
  • Ensures effective work practices in financial accounting and reconciliation, database management, gift recording, donor record keeping/acknowledgement and stewardship.
  • Supports and upholds the Christian identity, mission, and philosophy of the school and of the Christian Community of God’s Delight (CCGD).
  • Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies of the school.
  • Ensures that practices follow school, Diocesan, city, county and state regulations.
  • Communicates effectively with all stakeholders keeping them informed of upcoming development activities.
  • Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
    Minimal Qualifications:
     

Education/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree (business preferred)
    Experience:
  • Multi-year experience in Development or related field
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
  • Knowledge of a broad range of development activities
  • Knowledge of development software
  • Able to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form
  • Able to work well with others in the school community
  • Skill in planning and asking for financial support
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
  • Skill in job appropriate technology
  • Skill in critical thinking and planning
     

Working Conditions:
 

  • Required to work some nights and weekends
  • Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
  • Required to work in standard office and school conditions
    Mental/Physical Demands:
  • Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment at a minimum of 35 pounds
  • Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
  • Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
  • Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading

Apply at https://csodallas.schoolspring.com?jobid=5655886. Please send resume and cover letter to the principal, Mrs. Castro at info@msmcatholic.org