Saint Patrick Parish & Archbishop Bergan Catholic School, in Fremont, NE is accepting applications for the following positions...

Please email your resume to Stephanie Rhea at [email protected] or call 402-721-6611 x20 for more information.

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT AND ADMISSIONS

Position Summary:
The Director of Advancement & Admissions will plan and implement a development and fundraising program to provide for the
short- and long-term needs of the church and the school. This position will oversee all giving and admissions for St Patrick's Church
and Archbishop Bergan. Executes strategies created by the Admissions and Advancement committees. Works closely with leadership
within both the parish and the school to ensure fundraising and enrollment goals are met.
Qualifications: Director of Advancement should hold a four-year degree; a very qualified individual would have a CFRM or CFRE.
Ability to work cooperatively with different personalities and people within two organizations. Easy to talk to and works well with
constituents within the Parish and the school community. Confidentiality, specifically with donor records and upcoming projects.
Experience with Blackbaud or another giving platform that is specific to donor relations. Working knowledge of computer programs
including Microsoft programs, marketing programs, and database management.

Responsibilities
A) Donor Relations
Educates parishioners and alumni on the importance of giving and cultivates donors for multi-year giving.
Develops and cultivates long-term relationships with alumni, business leaders, and benefactors to financially support
and advance our church and school missions.
Works with the Advancement & Admissions Committee.
Each year works with the Director of Marketing to come up with a strategic plan for both church and school to
cultivate donors.
B) Admissions
Leads efforts to recruit and retain new students throughout the Archbishop Bergan Catholic School system including
the ECEC, Bergan Elementary, and Middle School/High School.
Executes retention efforts including re-enrollment and Step Up To Quality programs.
Creates qualitative goals for the team surrounding recruitment and retention.
C) Community Partnerships
Develops relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, organizations, alumni, and corporate
funders.
D) Planned Giving
Manages the existing planned giving structure and continues to cultivate this program.

Requirements
Practicing Catholic with a servant mentality who can engage all parishioners, staff members, and those seeking
Christ, with a spirit of faith, hope, and clarity.
Highly collaborative and can develop and maintain healthy working relationships with staff members, parishioners,
and community members
Undergraduate degree in Business or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience in not-for-profit operations or in church management is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to prioritize work assignments for self and others; highly organized and able to manage multiple projects.
Can be trusted with highly confidential matters.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.

HOURS OF WORK: The Director of Advancement will be expected to work the normal business hours of the church office. In
addition, to work after normal business hours when necessary and/or at the Principal or Director of Operations request.