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Director of Development
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Catholic Theological Union (CTU) seeks a full-time Director of Development to lead our ongoing fundraising and community engagement efforts. The Director of Development reports directly to the Vice President for Development and is responsible for designing and implementing our development plan. This will include CTU’s annual fund, foundation relations and grant writing, event planning and execution, donor stewardship and cultivation, and international travel opportunities. As a member of the Advancement Team, the Director works closely with team members to ensure the fulfillment of CTU’s mission. This position will also supervise the Advancement Services Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Plan Collaboration: Work closely with the Vice President for Development and other key stakeholders to support CTU’s current strategic plan. Focus on driving an increase in unrestricted fundraising and leveraging alumni referrals to support fundraising and recruitment efforts.
- Fundraising Campaigns: Plan, execute, and evaluate annual fundraising campaigns, including major gifts, planned giving, foundation relations, and any future capital campaigns. Ensure that development efforts align with the institution’s mission and strategic goals, including expanding networks and fostering new partnerships.
- Grant Writing and Administration: Guide and support internal or external stakeholders in the development of grant proposals, ensuring that funding opportunities align with CTU’s strategic plan, mission, and vision. Assist grant recipients with reporting requirements to foundations, ensuring they understand and meet compliance guidelines. Provide guidance throughout the grant administration process.
- Donor Stewardship and Cultivation: Identify prospective donors and cultivate relationships with current donors. Lead the development of donor communication strategies that highlight CTU’s mission, values, and impact. Collaborate on developing solicitation materials that raise CTU’s profile and increase engagement.
- Event Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of high-impact fundraising events, including international Biblical travel experiences. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to drive attendance and engagement in these events,
aligning with CTU’s goals of fundraising and student recruitment.
- Data Management and Reporting: With the Advancement Services Manager, oversee data management using the Salesforce online database. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reports, including the production of the annual report and quarterly Board of Trustees’ Development Reports.
- Team Management: Lead and provide support to the Advancement Services Manager by providing clear direction, performance feedback, coaching and professional development while ensuring goals and deadlines are met.
- Other: Collaborate with the VP for Development in expanding CTU’s relationships with corporate members, dioceses, and Catholic-adjacent institutions to enhance unrestricted giving and strengthen the institution’s reputation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. CFRE credential or ongoing fundraising education desired.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role in fundraising or development.
- Proven track record in managing fundraising campaigns and developing donor relationships.
- Previous experience managing team members
- Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with fundraising software and data-driven reporting.
- A willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required, approximately 1 month a year.
- Sensitivity to working in a Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry.
Catholic Theological Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Applications from members from racially and ethnically underrepresented groups are encouraged. Catholic Theological Union is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, as required by law.
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Executive Assistant to the President
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Job Summary
The Executive Assistant to the President serves as the President’s chief administrative and operational partner, providing high-level executive assistance while ensuring institutional alignment with the Strategic Plan and Institutional Evaluation Plan.
This role includes cross-departmental coordination and will work closely with senior leadership to ensure that institutional priorities are implemented effectively, timelines are met, and departments operate in alignment with mission, accreditation standards, and strategic objectives.
This position requires exceptional judgment, discretion, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate at an executive level within a Catholic theological higher education environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Operations & Presidential Support
- Provide comprehensive executive-level support to the President, ensuring seamless daily operations and effective executive workflow.
- Facilitate and help to move forward presidential priorities, initiatives, and institutional objectives.
- Manage complex scheduling and competing demands across trustees, senior leadership, donors, faculty, and external stakeholders.
- Prepare high-level briefing materials, strategic memos, and executive correspondence.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters related to governance, personnel, donor relations, and institutional strategy.
Institutional Planning & Evaluation Oversight
- Assist senior leadership in monitoring and tracking institutional goals in alignment with the Strategic Plan and Institutional Evaluation Plan in compliance with accreditation standards
- Coordinate annual assessment cycles and institutional reporting processes.
- Ensure departments meet planning deadlines and submit required evaluation materials.
- Maintain institutional dashboards and tracking systems to measure progress.
- Support accreditation preparation and documentation as needed.
Cross-Departmental Coordination
- Facilitate communication and coordination among Academic Affairs, Administration & Finance, Development, Enrollment Management, Marketing & Communications, and related centers.
- Coordinate senior leadership meetings and follow up on decisions and action items in collaboration with direction from the President.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and escalate issues appropriately to support institutional effectiveness.
Strategic Initiatives - Oversee key institutional initiatives as assigned by the President.
- Coordinate with other staff as appropriate to advance and monitor presidential and institutional priorities.
- Track deliverables, timelines, progress and institutional benchmarks to ensure timely follow-through.
- Anticipate risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Governance Support
- Support preparation of materials for the Board of Trustees and the Corporation.
- Track institutional commitments made to the Board and ensure follow-through.
- Coordinate governance documentation, meeting preparation and strategic followup.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible executive support or administrative leadership experience.
- Experience in higher education or nonprofit communications or Catholic spaces preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects in higher education or nonprofit environments.
- Experience with institutional planning, assessment, or accreditation processes preferred.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with an attention to detail
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and lead through influence.
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels within the school, including other staff, faculty, students, Trustees, and major superiors, etc.in a cordial and welcoming manner.
- Proficiency with MS Office, specifically Word, Excel and Power Point.
Catholic Theological Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates.
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