Regis Catholic Schools Foundation · 1 day ago
Director of Advancement
Eau Claire, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveRegis Catholic Schools Foundation is seeking a Director of Advancement to build and execute a coherent, relationship-centered advancement program that increases philanthropic support for Regis Catholic Schools. This role will focus on major gifts, annual giving, donor stewardship, and alumni/parent engagement to ensure a unified case for support aligned with Vision 2030.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Edi Denton
Responsibilities
Advance a unified case for support aligned to a shared institutional vision, ensuring donors experience one clear story and one clear invitation
Lead major gifts fundraising end-to-end (cultivation, solicitation, stewardship), connecting donor invitations to mission and measurable impact
Strengthen annual giving/appeals by preserving what works, improving execution, and building a reliable rhythm of donor engagement
Implement a single-conduit process so cultivation and solicitation are coordinated through advancement rather than fragmented side asks
Rebuild alumni continuity and deepen engagement so graduates remain connected long after they leave
Strengthen parent engagement by helping families understand the Foundation's role and impact
Own the operational backbone of advancement (data hygiene, gift processing, acknowledgements, follow-up rhythms) to keep the engine running smoothly
Build alignment and trust across key constituencies—priests/clergy partners, school administration/staff, and the donor base—so advancement is sustainable and not personality-dependent
Translate next level ambition into measurable targets and a clear fundraising horizon over 12–24 months
Qualification
Required
Practicing Catholic with a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education
Demonstrated advancement experience, including major gifts fundraising (cultivation, solicitation, stewardship)
Experience building and executing an integrated advancement approach that includes annual giving/appeals, donor communications, alumni engagement, and parent engagement
Ability to bring clarity and discipline to fundraising activity (reducing one-offs, coordinating outreach through advancement)
Strong collaboration skills with boards and institutional leadership, and the maturity to build alignment across diverse stakeholders
Company
Regis Catholic Schools Foundation
The Regis Catholic Schools Foundation is a tax-exempt non-stock corporation formed to create a permanent fund, which upon investment and continued contributions and bequests, is allowed to grow and produce annual income to be distributed to Regis Catholic Schools.
Founded in 1976Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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