VP of Advancement

ABOUT WALSH JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Walsh Jesuit High School, established in 1965 through the generous bequest of industrialist Cornelius Walsh and his wife Jane, has grown from its initial class of 153 freshmen into the largest Catholic, co-educational institution in Ohio serving over 1,000 students today. For more than five decades, this Jesuit college preparatory school in Cuyahoga Falls has lived out its mission of developing competence, conscience, and compassion in its students through academic excellence and spiritual growth. The school's commitment to being "men and women for and with others" is reflected not only in its Christ-centered educational approach but also in its impressive 110-acre campus, which features modern facilities including multiple athletic fields, a field house, and a renovated stadium"”all serving as the backdrop for transforming students into graduates who, as their motto suggests, "set the world on fire."You can visit their website PURPOSEThe Vice President for Advancement has a key executive leadership role within the organization and has direct administrative and operational responsibility for the development (fund raising and alumni relations) programs of the school. The Vice President is responsible for the organization and supervision of staff and programs in the areas of fundraising campaigns, major gift programs, annual giving, planned giving alumni relations, auction, data management, prospect research, communications and marketing. The Vice President collaborates with the President, the Advancement Committee of the Board, key Board members, and key volunteers of Walsh Jesuit in the development of strategies to solicit major donor prospects. The Vice President works closely with the President and the school's Chief Financial Officer to ensure the maximization of all contributed sources of income as they relate to the financial viability of the school.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAdvance the mission, vision and goals of Walsh Jesuit in concert with the President and Board of Directors.Oversee fundraising activities that include the annual fund, major gift programs, capital campaigns, planned giving, Gala (annual auction), and alumni relations.Create and implement short- and long-term strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and current donors for ongoing support of the school.Lead and coordinate major and planned gift solicitations with the President and the Advancement Department staff.Make personal cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship calls.Manage a portfolio of high-level donors/prospects and oversee the portfolio management for other Advancement staff.Oversee and coordinate all stewardship and recognition activities.In cooperation with the President, provide leadership to the Advancement Committee.Work with the President, the Development Committee, key stakeholders and the Board to develop and maintain the case for support and a viable prospect base to support the needs of the school.Supervise the preparation of grant proposals and develop strategies for solicitation and stewardship.Prepare a detailed annual and multi-year plan of action for the overall Advancement program including goals, specific outcomes, timetables, staffing and budgets.Recommend to the President the annual budget for the Advancement Department.Prepare reports and projections of Advancement programs and progress toward goals and specific outcomes, reporting regularly to the President and Advancement Committee.Evaluate personnel within the Development Department.Cultivate and foster a positive relationship with the faculty and staff and report periodically to them on the progress of school fund raising programs.Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission of Walsh Jesuit.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree and a minimum of seven years' of progressively responsible development, sales or business experience, ideally with an educational institution or non-profit organizationAdvanced degree and/or development certification (CFRE) preferredDemonstrated success soliciting and securing major gifts (6 & 7 figures) requiredProven capability working with principal and major donors, high level volunteers and senior administratorsProven experience leading and coaching a team of advancement professionals including, but not limited to, an Executive Director of Advancement, Alumni Director, Marketing Director, and Major Gifts Officer.Excellent interpersonal and organizational skillsProven ability to work with diverse constituencies, high level volunteers and donors, including corporate and foundation officers at all levelsProficient with donor software and various forms of electronic communicationKEY COMPETENCIESMission AlignmentStrategic LeadershipRelationship ManagementFund Development ExpertiseBias for ActionInnovationCommunication ExcellenceTeam DevelopmentProject ManagementChange ManagementGaining CommitmentIf you are an exceptional, accomplished VP of Advancement who thrives in a collaborative, mission driven environment, we are interested in speaking with you.

Created: 2025-06-19