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Director of Advancement

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with Regina's strategic plan.
  • Partner closely with the President to identify philanthropic priorities and funding opportunities.
  • Build a sustainable culture of philanthropy throughout the Regina community.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and Board of Directors on advancement strategy.
  • Establish measurable goals and regularly evaluate progress toward fundraising objectives.

Major Gifts & Philanthropy

  • Personally manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational philanthropic investments.
  • Develop comprehensive donor cultivation strategies that lead to long-term relationships.
  • Lead capital campaigns and comprehensive fundraising initiatives.
  • Expand planned giving opportunities and legacy society participation.

Community & Relationship Development

  • Serve as a visible ambassador for Regina High School throughout southeast Michigan and the Catholic community.
  • Foster strong relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, benefactors, foundations, clergy, and community leaders.
  • Collaborate with volunteers and the Board of Directors to strengthen philanthropic engagement.
  • Represent Regina with professionalism, warmth, confidence, and integrity.

Marketing & Communications

Provide strategic oversight for institutional marketing and communications to ensure every message reflects Regina's identity and mission.

Partner with marketing leadership to:

  • Strengthen institutional brand awareness.
  • Develop compelling fundraising campaigns.
  • Communicate donor impact.
  • Enhance stewardship communications.
  • Tell authentic stories that inspire engagement and generosity.

Leadership

  • Lead, and develop a high-performing Advancement initiative.
  • Foster collaboration across Admissions, Marketing, Finance, and Academic Leadership.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Utilize data, analytics, and CRM systems to inform decision-making and measure effectiveness.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
  • Seven to ten years of progressively responsible advancement leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated success securing major philanthropic gifts.
  • Experience leading comprehensive fundraising programs.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic campaigns.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong executive presence and relationship-building abilities.
  • High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Ability to inspire confidence among donors, trustees, volunteers, and colleagues.
  • Experience supervising professional staff.
  • Familiarity with Catholic education or mission-driven nonprofit organizations preferred.

How to Apply

Interested applicants, please email the required documents to Regina High School President, Anna Michele Bulszewicz - abulszewicz@reginahs.com

Required Documents:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Three Professional References

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