Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
On-site · Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement leads the school's donor engagement and fundraising initiatives, including stewardship, data governance, and compliance. Responsible for major gift cultivation and solicitation, moves management, and aligning donor intent with institutional priorities. Maintains a portfolio of at least 100 prospects, establishes cash goals for gifts, oversees IA budget and financial reporting, and supervises IA staff across advancement services, alumni engagement, annual giving, and communications. Requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and ability to advance philanthropic growth in a nonprofit/educational setting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, nonprofit management, or related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in institutional advancement, fund management, or development services in a nonprofit or education setting.
- Database expertise is required with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXT experience preferred.
- Proven ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and close leadership-level gifts.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage people, projects, and special events.
- High level of professionalism in communication with donors, board members, committee members, and other key volunteers.
- Willing and able to travel periodically and work on weekends and evenings as needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
- This position requires a background check, and the employee must complete the Safe Environment Training course offered through the Archdiocese of Louisville. The course must be completed within 30 days of employment.
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