Director of Development

Director of Development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Fund Raising

• Design and implement a mission-driven, donor-centered annual giving program that reflects MUHS’s commitment to “magis” (doing more for God and others).

• Lead all aspects of the annual fund, including segmented appeals (alumni, parents, young alumni, faculty/staff), Giving Day(s), digital campaigns, and other potential vehicles.

• Working with leadership, provide and utilize data analysis and donor behavior to drive segmentation, targeting, and performance evaluation.

• Coordinate annual giving with reunion class gift campaigns and other specialty constituents, such as trustees and alumni board members, in a sophisticated and effective manner.
  

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a manageable portfolio of annual donors.

• Support the pipeline development of annual donors toward major and planned gifts (i.e.: $5k+).

• Ensure personalized stewardship practices that reflect the Jesuit value of “cura personalis” (care for the whole person).

• Ensure accurate gift processing, donor records, and reports in collaboration with the Database Coordinator.

• Oversee strategic alumni engagement through communications, events, class reunions, networking, and volunteer programs.

Marketing & Communications

• Collaborate with the school's Marketing & Communications team to develop compelling, mission-aligned messaging and stories for fundraising appeals and donor outreach.
  

• Manage the development, production, and delivery of all communications across digital, print, and social platforms to inspire donor and constituent engagement. Examples include, but are not limited to, the MUHS Magazine, brochures, invitations and special letters.
  

• Collaborate with various vendors and other staff to develop (concept to distribution) creative promotional and solicitation videos.

Management

• Provide day-to-day management and mentorship to the Alumni and Engagement Manager, Database Coordinator, and Development Assistant.

• Foster a collaborative team environment rooted in shared purpose and mutual support.

• Promote professional development aligned with MUHS values and strategic goals.

• Oversee the President’s Ambassador Program.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

College degree required. Values consistent with the mission of a Jesuit, Catholic education. Excellent interpersonal, writing and presentation skills. Computer skills: Microsoft Office software; Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge experience a plus. Self-starter, ability to work with and without direct supervision. Flexibility with work schedule; availability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining complete confidentiality. Ability to develop and supervise volunteers.

Must be willing to travel as necessary.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Development.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a 12-month position that will require occasional evening and weekend work and travel to different locations.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This description documents the general nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and monitor the work of employees under supervision.

Compensation

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Additional Information

Start Date

2025-11-10

Location

Marquette University High School - Milwaukee (G50)

Department

County

Milwaukee

Job Category

Schools - Office/Clerical

Employment Type

Full Time

Notes

To Apply

Instructions

How to apply: If you are interested, please email your cover letter and resume to Sara Christensen, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected].

Contact Name

Sara Christensen

Address

3401 W Wisconsin Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53208

Email

[email protected]

Phone

414-933-7220

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