Director of Institutional Advancement

 Bishop Shanahan High School

220 Woodbine Road

Downingtown, PA.  19335

 Reports to: President of Bishop Shanahan High School

Supervises the Institutional Advancement Department

 Position Summary

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, and capital campaigns, and fundraising through special events and sponsorships. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advance the mission, vision, and short and long-term goals of Bishop Shanahan High School in concert with the Board of Directors, President, and Principal.
• Work closely with and provide counsel to the President on all items related to advancement.
• Bishop Shanahan is currently in the final stages of a successful $ 3+ million capital campaign. The Director of Institutional Advancement will be directly responsible for managing the successful completion of the campaign and in concert with the President, developing and implementing a plan to capitalize on the success of the campaign in through stewardship and future solicitation efforts.
• Generate and effectively steward a dynamic portfolio of high-net-worth individuals; and secure major, capital, planned gifts, and endowment support from these constituencies.
• Ensure dynamic processes in all phases of donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop and implement annual plans and budgets with the President.
• Collaborate with the President in the development and implementation of constituent relations programs in the areas of alumni relations, parent relations, and other key constituent relations.
• With the support of the Director of Marketing, devise and implement effective internal and external messaging to enhance advancement, enrollment, and constituent communication.
• Serve as the staff liaison for the Board of Directors with specific responsibility for the Development Committees of the Board. Support and collaborate with Board members and relevant committee chairs as needed.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty, and coaches whose cooperation is essential to effective outreach and fundraising.
• Serve as an exemplary advocate for Bishop Shanahan High School in the community, with local leaders, religious organizations, business and corporate partnerships, and other leaders. Build and steward relationships that closely link the community with the school.
• Be active and involved in the advancement profession. Keep Bishop Shanahan High School visible among peer institutions within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and among other catholic college preparatory high schools throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Attend external events to further develop a network of potential donor prospects.
• Embody values of caring, compassion, justice, integrity, competence, and affirmation.
• Effectively manage, mentor and support the Institutional Advancement Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Accomplishment in advancement with a proven track record of fundraising success, especially with campaign planning/execution and in major gift solicitations.

• Leadership and Interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Raiser’s Edge software.
• Knowledge and experience with the Pennsylvania Tax Credit Program is preferred.

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Five years of experience in development and fundraising, secondary education institutional advancement is preferred, with supervisory experience.
•  Understand the mission and identity of a Catholic institution (practicing Catholic preferred).
• Strong work ethic, competitive nature, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking and planning skills are required.
• Candidate will demonstrate successful solicitation of numerous major and principal gifts and present a history of building advancement programs and fundraising performance.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.

This is a full-time, 12-month position that requires evening and weekend work.

Candidates interested in the Director of Institutional Advancement position at Bishop Shanahan High School should send their resumé to Teresa Dellicompagni, President, at tdellicompagni@shanahan.org

The deadline for application is December 2, 2024.

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances, Safe Environment clearances, and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. 

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.