Director of Advancement and Community Engagement

About the role

San Miguel Academy, a founder-led Catholic independent school in Newburgh, NY, is seeking a mission-oriented fundraising professional to lead its philanthropic efforts. The Director works closely with the President and the Board to raise resources and awareness of the school's mission in the Newburgh, Westchester County and greater New York City region. This is a newly created position critical to the school's financial future and to underwriting the founder succession process; the Director reports to the President, with day-to-day support from the advancement team at St. Benedict's School.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy to increase annual giving, secure major gifts, obtain corporate sponsorships and foundation support.
• Lead annual fundraising plans covering major gifts, annual giving, events, corporate partnerships and grants, and set annual goals for visits, solicitations and revenue.
• Cultivate and solicit prospective donors, including individuals, businesses and foundations, and upgrade mid-level donors into the major gift pipeline.
• Oversee the Annual Fund, including direct mail, digital giving and recurring gift programs.
• Organize "salon" events several times a year and plan fundraising events such as annual appeals, benefit dinners and donor recognition events.
• Develop individualized strategies for high net worth donors and research and write grant proposals.
• Maintain accurate donor records and report regularly to the President, Board and collaborators.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in development, fundraising or advancement, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting.
• Proven success in securing gifts and grants.
• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communication, Marketing or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• Salary range of $125,000-$135,000 base, with transportation support.
• Standard benefits including health insurance and a retirement match for full-time employees.
• Remote, hybrid or fractional arrangements possible, with time spent in Newark, NJ and Newburgh, NY.

To apply, candidates submit a cover letter and a current résumé; all inquiries are treated as confidential.