Holy Angels is a private, independent co-ed Catholic school serving students from 4-year-old Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. Holy Angels enjoys full accreditation with the National Association of Private, Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS), and is the oldest such school in the United States. Our mission is to educate and form our youth by the means of Catholic schooling in the classical tradition, to prepare them to lead holy and honorable lives for God and country and thus attain the end for which they were created, that is, eternal happiness with God.

Mission Advancement Purpose:

Advance the mission of Holy Angels Academy by maintaining a stable, long-term financial position through annual giving, major gifts, planned giving and other advancement and marketing initiatives.

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Responsibilities:

The Director of Mission Advancement provides innovative and strategic leadership, planning and management for the Mission Advancement Office and is responsible for maintaining and improving the comprehensive institutional advancement program of Holy Angels Academy. The Director is a member of the Holy Angels Academy administrative team and reports to the Headmaster of Holy Angels Academy. Responsibilities of the Director of Mission Advancement include but are not limited to:

1. Develop overall fundraising and advancement strategy each year in coordination with the Headmaster and Board of Trustees.

2. Cultivate relationships with current and prospective benefactors; secure one-on-one visits with current and prospective benefactors and solicit major gifts for various programs and initiatives.

3. Achieve weekly goals for contact of benefactors and scheduling of in person or remote visits to grow financial support for Holy Angels Academy.  Progress and outcomes of contact attempts and meetings will be reported in the School’s CRM in a timely manner.

4. Manage resources to maintain a viable constituent database overseeing donor and prospect records, following all regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact donations.

5. Establish and grow relationships with new and existing student families, volunteers, benefactors, and the broader Louisville community; represent Holy Angels at parochial and community functions.

6. Responsible for implementation and oversight of renewable and multi-year grants.

7. Support Holy Angels fundraising and other community events throughout the calendar year and promote advancement initiatives as directed by the Headmaster and Board of Trustees.

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Qualifications:

- Passionately Catholic and in full communion with the Magisterium of the Church and the mission of Holy Angels Academy

- Bachelor’s Degree and two years of work experience

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Public speaking skills.

- Ability to manage time well and multitask, as days will consist of managing multiple projects at once

- Ability to schedule visits with potential donors and ask for major gifts

- Ability to assemble and manage volunteers to assist in advancement initiatives and events

- Ability to manage and direct any advancement team members effectively

- Attention to detail and strong organizational and problem-solving skills

- Ability to carry out responsibilities with little-to-no supervision

- Other skills: Microsoft Office Suite and donor database