Director of Development (Part Time)
Location
Annunciation Catholic School
Description
Description: The Director is responsible for cultivating relationships that will increase
support for the school.
Term: July 1 -June 30 of the following year
Skills/Knowledge:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong computer skills
Detail oriented, able to multi-task and work collaboratively
Knowledge of bookkeeping
Naturally approachable and able to build rapport with donors
Self-starter
support for the school.
Term: July 1 -June 30 of the following year
Skills/Knowledge:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong computer skills
Detail oriented, able to multi-task and work collaboratively
Knowledge of bookkeeping
Naturally approachable and able to build rapport with donors
Self-starter
Requirements
Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Acts as an agent of the Principal in matters of fundraising, alumni relations and
school development programs.
2. Develops a comprehensive plan for the Annual Giving Fund with the help of Director
of Marketing.
3. Heads the yearly Annual Appeal Campaign; compiling a mailing database,
designing and ordering brochures, accounting of campaign receipts, and sending
thank you notes.
4. Develops a comprehensive strategy for attracting support for endowment through
estate planning and planned giving.
5. Tracks all gifts and donations including memorials, endowment, annual appeal,
scholarships and other donations received by the school
6. Sends thank you letters to all donors when gifts/pledges are received.
7. Prepares monthly deposit report for bookkeeper and Advisory Council
8. Maintains donor database.
9. Manages and maintains alumni database.
10. Organizes alumni events, collects news and information about alumni for
publication.
11. Helps produce bi-monthly newsletter for school and church.
12. Assists the Director of Marketing with recruitment efforts as time permits.
13. Assists with the school’s fund-raising efforts as time permits
14. Updates the ACS alumni Facebook page.
15. Coordinates and organizes follow-up should there be a “Capital Campaign”
16. Maintains grandparent contact list.
17. Hosts donor luncheon as part of Catholic School’s Week.
18. Makes sure 1963 Society obligations are fulfilled (preferred seating at the musical and
Christmas Extravaganza, etc).
19. Coordinates 8th grade brick orders.
20. Assists with fundraising efforts as directed.
21. Supports administrative staff as needed.
22. Meets regularly with the Principal to keep her/him informed of all Development
Office Activities.
1. Acts as an agent of the Principal in matters of fundraising, alumni relations and
school development programs.
2. Develops a comprehensive plan for the Annual Giving Fund with the help of Director
of Marketing.
3. Heads the yearly Annual Appeal Campaign; compiling a mailing database,
designing and ordering brochures, accounting of campaign receipts, and sending
thank you notes.
4. Develops a comprehensive strategy for attracting support for endowment through
estate planning and planned giving.
5. Tracks all gifts and donations including memorials, endowment, annual appeal,
scholarships and other donations received by the school
6. Sends thank you letters to all donors when gifts/pledges are received.
7. Prepares monthly deposit report for bookkeeper and Advisory Council
8. Maintains donor database.
9. Manages and maintains alumni database.
10. Organizes alumni events, collects news and information about alumni for
publication.
11. Helps produce bi-monthly newsletter for school and church.
12. Assists the Director of Marketing with recruitment efforts as time permits.
13. Assists with the school’s fund-raising efforts as time permits
14. Updates the ACS alumni Facebook page.
15. Coordinates and organizes follow-up should there be a “Capital Campaign”
16. Maintains grandparent contact list.
17. Hosts donor luncheon as part of Catholic School’s Week.
18. Makes sure 1963 Society obligations are fulfilled (preferred seating at the musical and
Christmas Extravaganza, etc).
19. Coordinates 8th grade brick orders.
20. Assists with fundraising efforts as directed.
21. Supports administrative staff as needed.
22. Meets regularly with the Principal to keep her/him informed of all Development
Office Activities.
Start Date
8/1/2025
ContactJoni House
Phone: (662) 328-4479
Fax: (662) 328-0430
jhouse@annunciationcatholicschool.org
223 North Browder Street, Columbus, MS 39702
Phone: (662) 328-4479
Fax: (662) 328-0430
jhouse@annunciationcatholicschool.org
223 North Browder Street, Columbus, MS 39702