Bellarmine Preparatory School · 2 months ago
VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Bellarmine Preparatory School is a Catholic Jesuit college preparatory secondary school seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Vice President of Institutional Advancement. This senior leadership role will lead the planning and execution of the school's Centennial celebration and capital campaign, focusing on building a culture of philanthropy and enhancing community visibility.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of campaign planning, strategy, and execution
Serve as lead Major Gifts Officer, cultivating and stewarding high-capacity donors
Direct the advancement team to meet and exceed annual fundraising goals across all levels
Develop and implement strategies for annual giving, planned giving, and endowment growth
Oversee campaign communications, events, and impact reporting
Manage all aspects of campaign implementation, donor cultivation, gift solicitation and donor appreciation
Partner with administration, board, and community leaders to advance Bellarmine’s mission
Oversee advancement communications, marketing, alumni engagement, and stewardship initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (advanced degree or professional certificate preferred)
Progressive demonstrated experience in fundraising and/or revenue generation
Proven experience leading or playing a significant role in comprehensive capital campaigns
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding major gift fundraising goals
Strong understanding of financial management and investment strategies
Experience working with boards of trustees or advisory boards
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to relationship-building and donor stewardship
Strategic thinking with entrepreneurial mindset
Experience in leading and fully managing a team/department with clear outcomes and goals
Strong collaboration and team building skills
Preferred
Bellarmine Preparatory School alumni
Deep understanding of Jesuit education, values, and traditions
Experience in finance, business, healthcare or entrepreneurship strongly valued
Track record of successfully completing comprehensive capital campaigns from planning through closeout
Established networks within the greater Tacoma community
Knowledge of planned giving and endowment management
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package