Director of Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy

Lansdale Catholic High School

700 Lansdale Avenue

Lansdale, PA 19446

Position Overview: Lansdale Catholic High School, a dynamic and faith-driven educational community rooted in the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, seeks a visionary and mission-aligned Director of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy. This senior-level position is responsible for strengthening relationships with alumni, families, and friends of the school while cultivating a culture of philanthropy that advances the school's mission and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic relationship-builder with demonstrated success in donor engagement, portfolio management, and strategic outreach. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who combines the personal touch of alumni relations with the focus and discipline of frontline fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

Alumni Engagement & Outreach

• Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that fosters lifelong connections between alumni and Lansdale Catholic High School.
• Plan, manage, and evaluate alumni events including networking opportunities, milestone celebrations, and regional gatherings.
• Collaborate with school leadership to integrate alumni into the life of the school through volunteer opportunities, career mentoring, and spiritual engagement.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Alumni Association, supporting its initiatives and leveraging its network for engagement and fundraising activities.
• Manage alumni communications, including newsletters, social media, digital campaigns, and feature stories.

Philanthropy & Fundraising

• Manage a portfolio of leadership-level donors and prospects with the capacity to make significant contributions in support of school priorities, including EITC.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors through personalized engagement strategies that align with their philanthropic interests and the school's mission.
• In partnership with the President and Advancement Team, develop and implement strategic fundraising plans to grow annual, capital, and planned giving.
• Create and implement moves management strategies, ensuring effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors within your portfolio.
• Support and advise the President, Alumni Association and Advancement Committee in prospect strategy and donor engagement efforts.

Program Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with the advancement team on the design and implementation of fundraising appeals and giving programs including Giving Day, reunion giving, and alumni campaigns.
• Track and report on key metrics related to alumni engagement and fundraising efforts; maintain accurate and timely records in the school’s donor database.
• Represent Lansdale Catholic High School at internal and external functions and serve as an ambassador of the school's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement, or related fields, preferably in a Catholic or independent school, university, or nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of prospects, cultivating relationships, and securing leadership-level gifts.
• Knowledge of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with alumni, donors, and stakeholders of all ages and backgrounds.
• Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic faith and the mission of Catholic education.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM, Microsoft Office, and digital engagement tools.

Personal Characteristics

• Passionate about Catholic education and the mission of Lansdale Catholic High School.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement.

Salary and Benefits: Salary competitive and commensurate with experience and full benefits.

This is a 12-month position.   Candidates interested in the Director of Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy position should submit their cover letter, resume, and references to Meghan Callen, President, at mcallenlansdalecatholic.com

The deadline for application is June 3, 2025. 

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification 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.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.