Director of Development

St. Marcus
Milwaukee, WI

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ABOUT ST. MARCUS


St. Marcus is one of the highest-performing elementary schools in Milwaukee, serving urban youth. We provide a 4-star, high-quality Christian education to over 1,200 scholars (K3-8th grade) across three campuses, just north of downtown Milwaukee. St. Marcus School is part of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and is a leader and advocate for education reform in the city of Milwaukee. Explore our mission at https://www.stmarcus.org/.


POSITION SUMMARY: 


Are you a visionary leader ready to drive transformative growth? St. Marcus is seeking a dynamic Director of Development to lead our fundraising strategy and implementation. In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll drive annual contribution of $3-4 million while building long-term capital and endowment support for future expansion and sustainability.  

Reporting to the Executive Director and supervising a high-performance team, the Director of Development shapes donor engagement, secures strategic partnerships, and fosters community relationships to amplify the mission and impact of St. Marcus.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Lead Fundraising Strategy: Drive all elements of the development program, including major/planned gifts, annual campaigns, foundation relations, and employee giving. 
  • Donor Relations: Cultivate and steward a portfolio of mid-to-major donors, individuals, corporations, and foundations.
  • Campaign Management: Oversee and execute comprehensive campaigns in partnership with leadership teams and campaign committees. 
  • Team leadership: Supervise and mentor Development staff, fostering an environment of excellence and collaboration
  • Community Engagement: Represent St. Marcus at external events and serve as a liaison to local leaders and stakeholders. 
  • Church Collaboration: Support and advise St. Marcus Church's fundraising and events.
  • Data-Driven Growth: Analyze trends and maintain fundraising metrics, forecasts, budgets, and alignment with organizational goals
  • Operational Oversight: Manage systems, tools, and processes that support fundraising excellence.
  • Schedule Flexibility: Availability for evenings/weekends as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree

  • 5-10 years of nonprofit fundraising experience

  • Senior leadership experience in development strategy, planning, and team management

  • Proven track record of meeting revenue goals

  • Familiarity with donor databases and segmentation strategy

  • Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

  • Deep alignment with St. Marcus Christian mission and values: Christ First, Biblical Discipleship, Sacrificial Love, and Radical Expectations

  • Background check and proof of work eligibility required


POSITION COMPETENCIES:


  • Visionary leadership
  • Strategic fundraising
  • Relationship Building and Networking
  • Effective Communication
  • Project and Team Management

BENEFITS: 



St. Marcus offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • 100% employer-paid health,  vision, prescription, and long-term disability coverage
  • Dental, life insurance, spousal insurance, and child(ren) insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, no vesting required, and pre- and post-tax deductions
  • Generous PTO (4 weeks) and 10 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental and Medical Leave 
  • Annual professional development and mentorship opportunities
  • Free tuition for children of staff
  • Free Before and Aftercare
  • Tuition reimbursement
  •  A dynamic, faith-driven, high-performing work environment that prioritizes collaboration and excellence.

SALARY

Salary commensurate with experience, range $75,000 - $88,000


TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter to: denise.sneide@titustalent.com, by Monday, July 28. St. Marcus is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.