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Development Director, PT, 2026-27

Diocese of St. Augustine

Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Blog, Bookkeeping, Brochures, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Content Delivery/Distribution, Content Development, Copy Writing, Database Administration, Distribution Channel, Event Marketing, Facebook, Flyers, Funding, Fundraising, Graphic Design, Interpersonal Skills, Logistics, Marketing Plan, Marketing Strategy, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Media Campaigns, Media Sales, Multitasking, Newsletter, Organizational Skills, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proofreading, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Record Keeping, Social Media, Spreadsheets, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Twitter, Value Analysis, Web Design, Willing to Travel, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Florida
POSTED
8 days ago
Diocese of St. Augustine
 
Position: Development Director
Location: Palmer Catholic Academy
 
FLSA: Exempt
 
The Development Director, under the direction of the principal, will coordinate fundraising efforts, maintain a donor database, have good communications/public relation skills, and be able to cultivate benefactors to ensure that Palmer Catholic Academy can expand in the future.
 
Fundraising
  • Cultivate donors through personal relationship and appeals
  • Maintain records of funds given
  • Send out periodic mail outs to parents, past and present donors
  • Host donation drives / matching giving weekends throughout the year
  • Host events such a school gala/golf tournament in order to raise funds and cultivate relationships
  • Cultivate in-kind gifts – maintain wish lists from departments, assess value of in-kind donations, thank donor appropriately
Donor Relations
  • Call, write thank you notes to, and visit benefactors as appropriate
  • Host events for benefactors
  • Maintain profiles of benefactors for administration
  • Advise with principal on donor relationships
Communication
  • Coordinates marketing and social media to promote the school
  • Bring awareness of student population and their needs
  • Must have excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills
  • Attend staff meetings as needed
  • Communicate openly with staff and collaborate on large projects as needed
  • Develop and implement social media campaigns, including developing messaging and content, creating distribution strategies, and analyzing results for all social media platforms; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
  • Develop and implement agency communications strategy and marketing plan by preparing information for Diocesan e-newsletters and other public relations opportunities.
  • Executes social media content and engagement strategy, including copywriting, graphic design and proofreading.
  • Content writing for the website, blog, social media, and sales and marketing collateral
  • Design and prepare various event related marketing materials, to include brochures and flyers.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supports the school’s spiritual mission
  • Shall abide by Catholic principles in professional and private life.
  • Works collaboratively and displays a positive, friendly and professional manner with all employees and school families; welcome them to the school community.
  • Maintains and respects the privacy of the persons supported  
  • Be knowledgeable of school logistics, philosophy and history.
  • Works closely with the school bookkeeper with regards to donors
  • Performs other duties as assigned
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Must have a working knowledge of, and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and a Catholic School; a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church preferred.
  • Ability to exercise courtesy to fellow employees, families, and the public
  • Must be a self-starter, well organized and able to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required
  • Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing and spreadsheets
  • Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance
  • Ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.  For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com. 
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
  • At least 3 years’ experience in field or related field

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