Alliance for Catholic Education
The next Director of Advancement at Sacred Heart Greenwich is joining the School at an exciting time. President Michael Baber, in his second year leading the school, is both an experienced fundraiser and a former beloved faculty member serving multiple roles in the School community from 2000-2015. He brings a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and values of a Sacred Heart education and will be a terrific partner to the Director of Advancement.
Building on a solid foundation of philanthropy, the Director of Advancement will inherit a healthy and vibrant giving program, dedicated team members and a committed school community. The Fund for Sacred Heart, the School’s annual giving program, received over $2.3 million last year and enjoys healthy participation from all constituencies.
With the conclusion of the most recent capital campaign in 2015, along with the recent creation of both a campus master plan and an exciting strategic framework, Pursuing Excellence, early planning for the next campaign to support the plan’s goal has commenced. The Director of Advancement will play a vital role in all aspects of fundraising with a particular focus on the campaign’s planning and successful execution. The priorities, challenges, and opportunities ahead include:
- Serving as the lead architect of the upcoming capital campaign, the Director of Advancement will partner with School and Board leadership to coordinate all aspects of campaign planning;
- Acquiring and overseeing fundraising counsel to support the school for its major gifts and campaign efforts;
- Providing leadership, mentorship, and coordination to the School’s Advancement Office;
- Partnering with the School’s operational leaders (President, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Director of Communications, and Chief Financial Officer)
- Liaising with the Parents and Alumnae Association to ensure the creation and implementation of shared goals;
- Ensuring that the Advancement program utilizes best practices for fundraising operations;
- Representing the school and its mission at all times;
- Understanding and appreciating Sacred Heart Greenwich’s diverse community and navigating complex conversations with key stakeholders.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:
- A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
- A current résumé;
- Samples of professional writing: newsletter, articles, communication to school community;
- A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to:
Sara Shulman
Practice Leader – Development and Finance/ Senior Consultant
sara.shulman@carneysandoe.com
Jonathan Ball
Managing Associate
jball@carneysandoe.com