Development Director; Contracted Consultant

Position: Development Director (Contracted Consultant)

ST. ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Development Director (Contracted Consultant) I. Position Summary

St. Elizabeth School seeks a highly skilled and results-driven Development Director to lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the long-term financial sustainability of the school.

This role is responsible for generating significant philanthropic revenue through major gifts, grants, and donor engagement, while building systems and relationships that strengthen the school’s development efforts over time.

This is a metrics-driven, mission-focused contracted position with clear expectations and measurable outcomes.

II. Position Details

• Status: Independent Contractor
• Start date: Immediate; terms will continue on a monthly basis unless terminated earlier with 30 day notification
• Hours: Approximately 20-25 hours per week
• Compensation: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour based on experience
• Expense Budget: Up to $20,000 annually (pre-approved)
• Reports To: Principal
• Work Environment: Flexible / remote, with weekly check-ins

III. Core Responsibilities

• 1. Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Generation
  • Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan for the school
  • Meets annual fundraising goal of $350,000-$500,000
  • Build a diversified funding portfolio that includes major gifts, Individual donors, grants and Parish and community partnerships.
• 2. Major Gifts & Donor Development (Primary Focus)
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit high-capacity donors
  • Build and manage a donor pipeline using Donor Perfect
  • Conduct donor meetings and stewardship activities
  • Develop personalized giving strategies
• 3. Grants & Foundations
  • Research and apply for grants
  • Manage timelines, submissions, and reporting
  • Build relationships with foundation representatives
• 4. Other areas of focus
  • Design and execute targeted campaigns, like Giving Tuesday
  • Increase alumni donor participation
  • Oversee fundraising events with a focus on net revenue
  • Ensure alignment with overall development strategy
• 5. Marketing & Communications
  • Collaborate on donor-facing messaging and materials
  • Strengthen communication of mission and impact
• 6. Systems & Infrastructure
  • Maintain accurate donor records and reporting systems
  • Utilize Donor Perfect to track progress and manage relationships
• 7. Leadership & Governance Collaboration
  • Serve as a member of the school’s Development Advisory Board
  • Attend and contribute to at least one Development Advisory Board evening meeting per month
  • Provide strategic insight, fundraising updates, and recommendations
  • Collaborate with the Principal, Pastor, and School Board

V. Qualifications

Required

• Proven success in nonprofit or school fundraising
• Demonstrated ability to raise six-figure revenue annually
• Experience securing major gifts and grants
• Proficiency with donor databases, preferably Donor Perfect
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently with clear accountability

Preferred

• Experience in Catholic or faith-based education development
• Familiarity with Catholic philanthropic networks, including FADICA, Catholic community foundations, and Catholic Education Foundation (CEF)
• Experience leveraging Catholic scholarship programs
• Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area philanthropic landscape

To apply:

Interested consultants should send their resume and cover letter with three references to Principal Packard at jpackard. (St. Elizabeth School, 1516 33rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601; saintelizabeth.us).