Director of Advancement

Job Title: Director of Advancement

Location: Warren, MI

Company: All Girls Catholic High School

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

About the Organization:

For nearly 70 years, Regina has been guided by a clear purpose: to form young women through faith, rigorous learning, meaningful relationships and a community that calls them to become more fully who they are meant to be.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis (SSJ-TOSF), Regina High School believes education is an act of formation. Rooted in the Franciscan tradition, we seek to develop the whole person by nurturing faith, cultivating intellect, strengthening character, and helping each young woman recognize both her inherent dignity and her unique gifts. Through this approach, we prepare young women not only for college, but for lives of purpose, leadership, and meaningful contribution.

About the Role:

Regina High School seeks an accomplished, mission-driven advancement leader to serve as Director of Advancement and lead the school's philanthropic vision and advancement strategy.

Working in close partnership with the President, the Director of Advancement serves as Regina's chief ambassador for philanthropy, building meaningful relationships that inspire investment in the school's Catholic, Franciscan mission and long-term future. This executive leader champions Regina within the community, cultivating relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, foundations, corporations, and friends of the school while advancing a culture of generosity rooted in faith, trust, and purpose.

The Director of Advancement develops and executes comprehensive strategies for annual giving, major gifts, capital initiatives, stewardship, alumnae engagement, planned giving, donor communications, and institutional marketing. As a member of the President's Cabinet, this leader helps shape the strategic direction of Regina High School while ensuring every advancement initiative reflects the school's mission, vision, and values. Regina's mission is to form young women of faith, intellect, and character through a rigorous education rooted in the Franciscan tradition.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with Regina's strategic plan.
• Partner closely with the President to identify philanthropic priorities and funding opportunities.
• Build a sustainable culture of philanthropy throughout the Regina community.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and Board of Directors on advancement strategy.
• Establish measurable goals and regularly evaluate progress toward fundraising objectives.

Major Gifts & Philanthropy

• Personally manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward transformational philanthropic investments.
• Develop comprehensive donor cultivation strategies that lead to long-term relationships.
• Lead capital campaigns and comprehensive fundraising initiatives.
• Expand planned giving opportunities and legacy society participation.

Community & Relationship Development

• Serve as a visible ambassador for Regina High School throughout southeast Michigan and the Catholic community.
• Foster strong relationships with alumnae, parents, grandparents, benefactors, foundations, clergy, and community leaders.
• Collaborate with volunteers and the Board of Directors to strengthen philanthropic engagement.
• Represent Regina with professionalism, warmth, confidence, and integrity.

Marketing & Communications

Provide strategic oversight for institutional marketing and communications to ensure every message reflects Regina's identity and mission.

Partner with marketing leadership to:

• Strengthen institutional brand awareness.
• Develop compelling fundraising campaigns.
• Communicate donor impact.
• Enhance stewardship communications.
• Tell authentic stories that inspire engagement and generosity.

Leadership

• Lead, and develop a high-performing Advancement initiative.
• Foster collaboration across Admissions, Marketing, Finance, and Academic Leadership.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize data, analytics, and CRM systems to inform decision-making and measure effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible advancement leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success securing major philanthropic gifts.
• Experience leading comprehensive fundraising programs.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic campaigns.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong executive presence and relationship-building abilities.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to inspire confidence among donors, trustees, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Familiarity with Catholic education or mission-driven nonprofit organizations preferred.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume through the "Apply for this Job" link below.

Contact Information: For more information about this position, please contact Nick Carney at ncarney@missionconnecttalent.com.