Director of Institutional Advancement

Job Description

Reporting to the President, the Director of Institutional Advancement (DIA) is responsible for leading the development efforts of Bishop Shanahan High School. In collaboration with the President, the DIA has the goal of achieving development and fundraising outcomes that will advance the mission, values, strategic goals, and financial sustainability of the school. The DIA will build and foster relationships with alumni, board members, current and future families, and constituents. The advancement function includes oversight and management of the annual fund, major gift solicitations, including EITC/OSTC, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, endowments, capital campaigns, and fundraising through special events and sponsorships.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in development and fundraising, secondary education institutional advancement is preferred, with supervisory experience. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the mission and identity of a Catholic institution; practicing Catholic preferred. Must have a proven track record of fundraising success, especially with campaign planning/execution and in major gifts. Demonstrated successful solicitation of numerous major and principal gifts and a history of building advancement programs and fundraising performance is essential. Knowledge and experience with the Pennsylvania Tax Credit Program EITC/OSTC is preferred. Bachelor's degree required. Limited travel required; but anticipated to regularly attend events after school hours and weekends as needed.
For a complete position description, listing of qualifications and additional information on Bishop Shanahan, visit our website at www.lambertassoc.com.
Qualified candidates may send resume to:
Tara Sweeney
Lambert & Associates
222 S Manoa Road, Suite 201
Havertown, PA 19083
tsweeney@lambertassoc.com

About the Employer

Bishop Shanahan High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, committed to sustaining excellence, provides a strong spiritual life, along with challenging academic and rich extracurricular programs. A strong witness to Christian values and commitment to academic rigor and integrity prepare all students to be critical thinkers and moral stewards in a rapidly evolving global environment.