Director of Donor Growth & Engagement

THE OPPORTUNITYAs Director of Donor Growth and Engagement, you will own how Foundations in Education attracts, converts, and retains donors at scale. That means building awareness among prospective supporters, moving them toward first-time giving, and developing the communications and stewardship infrastructure that turns one-time donors into long-term partners in the mission.You will lead donor engagement across broad-based and mid-level audiences through email, direct mail, digital campaigns, and social channels, with a focus on measurable outcomes: donor acquisition, retention rates, recurring giving growth, and campaign performance.Foundations in Education is actively growing. We are expanding fundraising capacity, strengthening operations, and building a more scalable and execution-oriented development organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, moves quickly, communicates clearly, and takes pride in producing work that is both thoughtful and effective.What You Will OwnStewardship communications and donor engagement across multiple channelsExecution of donor-facing campaigns including email, direct mail, social, and digital fundraising effortsDonor acknowledgment and ongoing stewardship touchpointsCampaign writing, editing, scheduling, deployment, and performance trackingWebsite and donation page updates related to fundraising initiativesMaintaining consistent messaging, branding, and donor experience across channelsSupporting donor retention, recurring giving, and long-term engagement strategiesCoordinating with leadership, development, and operations teams to support organizational fundraising goalsWho Succeeds HereThis role is a strong fit for someone who has a genuine personal connection to the mission of the Catholic Church, understands how communication influences trust and donor behavior, and takes initiative without waiting to be directed step-by-step. You balance creativity with operational discipline, write clearly across multiple formats and audiences, and are comfortable receiving direct feedback and iterating quickly.You do not need traditional nonprofit experience to succeed in this role. Strong candidates may come from marketing or communications, lifecycle or email marketing, agency or client services, digital fundraising, brand or content strategy, or growth marketing.Preferred QualificationsA bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, journalism, liberal arts, nonprofit management, or related fieldExperience managing campaigns, communications calendars, or donor/customer engagement initiativesStrong writing and editing ability across email, web, social, and printFamiliarity with marketing platforms, CRM systems, or email marketing toolsComfort tracking campaign performance and engagement metricsStrong project management and organizational skillsExperience coordinating events or donor-facing experiences is helpfulFamiliarity with Catholic education, philanthropy, or mission-driven work is beneficial, but not requiredA personal appreciation for the mission and values of Catholic educationWHY THIS ROLE MATTERSFoundations in Education exists to ensure Catholic education across Fairfield County is both exceptional and accessible. Most donors who give once never give again, not because they stopped caring, but because no one brought them closer to the work. This role exists to change that. The communications, campaigns, and relationships you build directly determine whether supporters stay connected, give again, and grow in their commitment to students and schools across the Diocese of Bridgeport.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary, commensurate with experience, with performance incentives tied to clear professional KPIsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage403(b) retirement plan, with employer contributions of 3% to 5% after the eligibility periodAccess to an on-site chapel and gym