Director of Development

St. Marcus
Milwaukee, WI

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Are you a visionary leader ready to drive transformative growth? We’re seeking a dynamic Director of Development to lead our fundraising efforts, foster meaningful partnerships, and play a crucial role in our organization’s next chapter. If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact and ready to take our mission to new heights, we want to hear from you!   St. Marcus is one of the highest-performing elementary schools in Milwaukee, serving urban youth. We provide a 4-star, high-quality, Christian education to over 1,200 (K3-8th grade) scholars between three campuses, just north of downtown Milwaukee. St. Marcus School is part of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and is a leader and advocate for education reform in the city of Milwaukee. Please visit our website to learn more - https://www.stmarcus.org/.


POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for leading and managing the overall development program of St. Marcus. The Director of Development works closely with school and church leadership, the board of directors, and committees involved in engaging donors, prospective donors, community members, and other stakeholders. This individual will help to establish fund development goals to meet overall financial objectives and ensure that the organization is fiscally sound and growth-focused, annually raising $3-4 million in support of programming plus capital and endowment dollars for future growth and sustainability. This individual is responsible for developing and executing a consistent, strategic plan to achieve these goals.  

TEAM:  Mission Advancement REPORTS TO: Executive Director  

SUPERVISES: Gift Planning & Strategy Officer, Manager of Advancement Operations, Annual Giving Coordinator, Donor Services Coordinator

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS IN ADDITION TO SUPERVISOR: Mission Advancement & Business Office Teams

JOB TYPE/FLSA: Full-Time / Year Round / Salaried / Exempt

HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; evenings and weekends as needed 

LOCATION: On-site, North Avenue Campus (Hybrid options available)


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree

  • Minimum 5-10 years of professional fundraising experience in a nonprofit organization

  • Demonstrated senior leadership with strategic, policy, fundraising, and budget planning experience in an organization

  • Ability to think strategically and have a thorough understanding of strategic development

  • Proven track record of achieving revenue targets

  • Familiarity with donor databases and ability to define donor segments and structure customized approaches

  • High level of computer proficiency and experience in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite

  • Alignment with St. Marcus Core Values - Christ First, Biblical Discipleship, Sacrificial Love, and Radical Expectations
  • Required criminal history background check, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

POSITION COMPETENCIES:

  • Leadership and Vision  
  • Fundraising and Revenue Generation
  • Relationship Management and Networking
  • Communications
  • Project Management and Operational Excellence


ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as the director of the school’s comprehensive campaign, working closely with leadership and other campaign teams.  
  • Assist with the development and oversee execution of strategies and tactics within the comprehensive development plan including major and planned gifts, corporate and foundation relations, and annual and employee giving to help St. Marcus fulfill its mission through increased philanthropic contributions.
  • Manage the daily operations of the development function including the supervision of assigned personnel. Train and lead other staff to support fundraising efforts. 
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of mid-level to major donors (including individuals, corporations, and foundations) and work to connect them closer to St. Marcus both fiscally and personally.
  • Lead the process of 1:1 donor cultivation and solicitation and model, train, and mentor team members in this practice. 
  • Represent St. Marcus at community events, developing and maintaining relationships with donors and community leaders to increase the financial capacity and awareness of St. Marcus. 
  • Maintain and manage fundraising activities and a cultivation calendar in collaboration with the Director of Communications.
  • Advises and collaborates on St. Marcus Church fundraising/events.
  • Work with the organization’s foundation board to ensure fundraising alignment  
  • Develop an annual Mission Advancement team budget based on forecasting and future growth strategies.
  • Stay on top of current non-profit trends.
  • Hours must be flexible to accommodate evening/weekend meetings and events.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

BENEFITS: 

This position includes a generous benefits package - highlights of which include medical, dental, 403(b) plus match, PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional memberships, annual professional development allocation, and much, much more. Note: Medical, vision, and prescription drug coverage are 100% paid for by St. Marcus!

St. Marcus offers health, vision, prescription, and retirement benefits to all employees who work 20 hours or more per week for 5 months or more in the year.

  • Medical, vision, and prescription drug coverage. 100% of premiums are paid by St. Marcus.
  • Long-term disability coverage.  100% of premiums are paid by St. Marcus.
  • Group term life coverage (Optional, covered by employee)
  • Dental (Optional, covered by employee)
  • Health Reimbursement Account (when enrolled in the Health Plan) - 100% paid for by St. Marcus.
  • 403b Retirement Plan with up to 2% matching, no vesting required, and deductions are pre-tax
  • Free Before and Aftercare for school-aged children
  • Free tuition for children of staff
  • Tuition reimbursement for relevant & approved classes
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off 
  • 10 Paid holidays
  • 12 weeks of Paid Maternity Leave 
  • 3 weeks of Paid Parental & Adoption Leave
  • 4 weeks of Paid Medical Leave
  • Annual professional development allocation and professional memberships
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Opportunity to work in an organization with a standard of excellence, a growth mentality, and a supportive, collaborative, team-focused environment

SALARY

Salary commensurate with experience, range $75,000 - $88,000


TO APPLY: 

Please send a resume and cover letter to denise.sneide@titustalent.com. St. Marcus is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace as we hire excellent people from a variety of backgrounds.