Our Mission

Loyola High School of Detroit, a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, nurtures a culture of hope and academic success for young men challenged by an urban environment and prepares them to be men of Christian love, justice, and service who act with integrity, compassion, and courage.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Development Manager is responsible for leading strategies to prospect, cultivate and manage donations through the annual giving program and provide direction and support for additional fundraising and communication efforts within the Development department. The Development Manager will manage various sub-committees who serve to provide resources for fundraising opportunities and work experience programs for the young men of LHSD.

As a leader within the institution, the Development Manager will be involved with the overall function and operations of the Development department. The position will work closely with the Director of Development and School President on maintaining a coordinated fundraising program and building a culture that promotes growth and opportunities for engagement for individual and corporate giving.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership for a coordinated approach to build and maintain a robust annual giving program
Work to identify pools of prospective new donors of the school who have potential linkage, interest and ability to support our mission
In partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communications and the Events Coordinator, develop appropriate communication and engagement plans to help cultivate and foster these supporters into the Loyola Community
Interface with the Events Coordinator and offer strategic direction to maximize the fundraising capability of existing and new special events through sponsorships and event attendees
Along with the Marketing and Development staff, the Development Manager will contribute to the school’s communication channels and publications such as The Landmark
Coordinate with the Donor Relations Coordinator on reports provided through the fundraising management software
Demonstrate familiarity with the established gift acknowledgement process and donor recognition component
Under the guidance of the Director of Development, School President, Development Committee and Board of Directors, the Development Manager will steward current, active donors by providing outstanding service, while identifying opportunities for renewals and upgrades for annual gifts as appropriate
Collaborate with the Director of Development to outline fundraising goals to meet the annual Development department revenue target of $1.9 million. The Development team will collaborate and align their activity to meet or exceed these goals on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis
Follow the guidelines and routines of the Development department designed to ensure consistent communication regarding contacts with donors, call reports, stewardship activities and status on various fundraising projects
Work with the school leadership team in the recognition and prioritization of institutional and departmental funding needs; keep well-informed of institutional and priorities and events
Upon request, assist the Director of Development in providing status updates and creating reports for members of School Administration, Development Committee and Board of Directors to track productivity, current and upcoming projects

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

A communication approach that reflects an energetic professional style with a proven track record of building relationships and engaging a strong donor base
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail with the ability to successfully multitask
The ability to build, engage and manage committees who are aligned to support the institutional mission and assist with meeting the financial goals
Experience with developing and presenting material in an articulate and compelling manner
Ability to work and thrive within a highly collaborative team culture with low functional work silos and shared resources
Ability to engage and grow the outreach of Alumni
Interpersonal skills that lead to effectively communicating with board and committee members along with members of the development team and school administration
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience and familiarity with donor software
Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality of constituent information
High enthusiasm for the mission of Loyola High School

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate of choice will possess the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications or other applicable field required.
Supervisory / leadership experience with small teams or committees
Possess a working knowledge of how to build and expand a donor base through a variety of strategies that are crafted for various constituencies
A minimum of five years’ experience in a nonprofit organization(s) or in a closely related field
Excellent research, organizational and communications skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively
Customer relationship experience via sales or marketing roles a plus but not required

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For more information, please contact Katherine Shubnell at 313.806.4005 or kshubnell@daudlinsearch.com

Our Heritage

Loyola High School is a joint venture between the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Jesuits of the USA Midwest Province. Loyola draws upon the experience and expertise of over 450 years of Jesuit education. The Loyola philosophy of education is essentially humanistic, i.e. to enhance and enrich the mind, heart, body, and spirit. Loyola seeks to graduate young men who are prepared for the next stage of formal education – college, university, or skilled trades program – and who will give back to the community as “Men for Others.”

Today

Now in its 30th year, Loyola has a proven track record of success. Through an extensive strategic planning process and other measures, we are determined to make our future more successful than our past and present. Come and see what Loyola has done to transform the lives of young men. They tell our story every day.

THE JESUIT NETWORK

Loyola High School is one of nearly 70 Jesuit secondary schools in the United States. Every Jesuit school, in collaboration with parents and guardians, challenges its student to go beyond academic excellence, to be reflective, to be committed to the service of faith and the promotion of justice: to be Men for Others. All students are given the opportunity to experience Jesus Christ in an atmosphere that respects religious differences and promotes inter-religious dialogue.

The goal of Loyola High School is to graduate young men who are marked by the following characteristics:

Open to Growth
Intellectually Competent
Religious
Loving
Committed to Doing Justice