2026-2027 Development Director

ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionJob SummaryThe Development Director fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by planning, guiding, and evaluating the development efforts of the school in fundraising, marketing, event planning, grant writing, communication, alumni affairs, and public relations. The Development Director has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.Ministerial CharacterCatholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.Essential DutiesSupports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the schoolActs as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic ChurchSupports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and DioceseMaintains confidentiality regarding school mattersPlans the overall development program in keeping with school needs, the Strategic Plan and budget objectivesCollaborates effectively with the principal, Development Committee, school associations, committee chairs and volunteersOversees Development staff in a manner that ensures effective and efficient practices, and customer-focused work habitsEnsures effective work practices in financial accounting and reconciliation, database management, gift recording, donor acknowledgement and stewardshipWorks collaboratively with communications and events managerAdministers student led monthly fundraisers for external charitiesAdministers Title FundingUpdates giving pages on school websiteOversees Ace scholarshipMaintain records on current and prospective donorsEnsures that practices are in compliance with school, Diocesan, city, county and state regulationsCommunicates effectively with the faculty and staff and keeps them informed of upcoming development activitiesMeet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administrationDemonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habitsCollaborates with others to enhance the work environment.Maintains Annual updates to advancement planCollaborates on decisions regarding catholic school gala honorees.Conferences with others upon request and responds to messages in a timely mannerDemonstrates gains in development goals and objectives that are in keeping with the Strategic plan and budget objectives, and a willingness to respond to program needsServes as a member of the Endowment Committee as requestedAttends Development Committee, Diocesan, Room Parent and Advisory Board meetingsAttends and participates as needed in faculty meetings as well as professional and community organizationsKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic ChurchKnowledge of a broad range of development activitiesKnowledge of development softwareAble to communicate effectively both in written and verbal formAble to work well with others in the school communitySkill in handling multiple tasks simultaneouslySkill in organizing and relating information in an understandable formatSkill in job appropriate technologySkill in critical thinking and planningEducationMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degreeExperienceDevelopment or related field preferredMinimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, advancement, preferably in an educational or non-profit settingCertifications And TrainingMust submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 30 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.Working ConditionsRequired to work some nights and weekendsRequired to manage high to moderate levels of stressRequired to work a full school dayRequired to work in standard school and office conditions Employee CertificationAll employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin.Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.