Director of Development and Communications

Job description

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means, of any faith or creed, to become men and women for and with others. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, integrated with a relevant work study experience, students graduate prepared for college and life. To learn more about the school, please visit:

Director of Development and Communications

Reports to: Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School President

Direct reports: Data & Donor Relations Manager; Mentor and Scholarship Relations Manager (PT); Marketing and Communications Specialist; and contracted Grant Writer

Department: Advancement

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Director of Development and Communications will manage all philanthropic activities at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit, including donor cultivation, individual giving, grant writing, foundation relationships, corporate sponsorships, Student Scholarship Organization fundraising and management, event management, and donor correspondences. Additionally, the Director will oversee all marketing and communication functions of the school.

General Responsibilities

Oversee all fundraising functions, ensuring that the school meets its financial needs each year

Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors

Work in cooperation with the Corporate Work Study Department to secure foundation and angel sponsors

Utilise Raisers Edge software to accurately manage all donations, acknowledgements, constituent information, campaigns and appeals

Direct all marketing and communications functions including the website, social media, newsletters, collateral and signage, press releases, media relations, video and photography content to ensure that the school is communicating its mission effectively to supporters, alumni, parents, volunteers, and the broader community

Organize all fundraising events

Research and manage grant application strategy and processes, including applications and timely reporting

Market the federal and state tax credit scholarship programs working closely with the Georgia GOAL and American GOAL staff to ensure that Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit receives as much funding as possible through those efforts.

Oversee the Mentor Program and support school-wide volunteer utilization

Attend all Board of Trustee meetings and provide reports for the Development Committee Chair

Facilitate Board Development Committee meetings and attend all Finance Committee and Investment Committee meetings

Sit on the President’s Senior Leadership Team

Attend and provide meaningful contributions to all school leadership meetings

Hire and supervise Advancement staff

Provide direction and ensure that all staff work toward overall program goals

Perform other tasks as assigned by the President

Required Skills and Competencies

An undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree is preferred

Knowledge of and respect for Cristo Rey’s Catholic, Jesuit mission

5 years of successful advancement experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills are essential

Grant writing experience

Proficiency with The Raisers Edge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking and problem solving skills, including evidence of enhancing an organization's performance

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, board members, and key stakeholders to foster long-term engagement and support

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, or any other category protected by federal, stateor local law in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment.

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Worksite address

atlanta, GA, 30383, US

Who can apply

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