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Saint Xavier High School

Annual Giving Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Employee Discounts
wellness programs

Job Description

Founded in 1864, Saint Xavier High School is a prestigious Catholic college preparatory school for boys in grades 9 through 12, located on a sprawling 54-acre campus in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. Sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers, St. X is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, spiritual development, and athletic success. The school has earned the distinguished US Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Award five times, the only high school in Kentucky to hold this honor. It is consistently ranked among the "Best Catholic Schools" in America on Niche, the largest website for K-12 school research.

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Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of fundraising experience preferred
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising project management and volunteer management
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to think critically and communicate creatively and professionally with a wide range of constituents
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with a positive attitude
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Raiser’s Edge and NXT, Alamabase, and Thankview, or similar systems
  • Technically proficient

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-5 years of fundraising experience preferred
  • Demonstrated success in fundraising project management and volunteer management
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to think critically and communicate creatively and professionally with a wide range of constituents
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with a positive attitude
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Raiser’s Edge and NXT, Alamabase, and Thankview, or similar systems
  • Technically proficient

Job Duties

  • Work in partnership with the Executive Director to meet the school's annual giving goals with a clear focus on successful fundraising, participation, engagement, and overall program growth
  • Coordinate and implement a comprehensive, multi-channel annual fundraising strategy, including direct mail, digital, phone outreach, peer-to-peer solicitations, and donor communications and cultivation to support the Saint Xavier Fund
  • Oversee the eXtreme Madness alumni giving campaign, parent campaign, and other giving initiatives, providing volunteers with clear messaging, materials, and direction
  • Recruit, train, and manage class agents, reunion chairs, parent volunteers, and phonathon callers to lead peer-to-peer outreach and strengthen participation in annual giving
  • Plan and execute 1864 Minutes of Giving, the school's annual giving day, along with the senior class campaign and other special annual giving initiatives
  • Serve as a liaison for young alumni classes to support strategic initiatives, engagement, and fundraising goals
  • Manage a portfolio of 25-50 donors, focusing on leadership-level annual gifts ($1,000-$5,000) through personalized outreach and face-to-face meetings
  • Cultivate relationships with annual donors through personalized outreach and stewardship, fostering sustained commitment and deepening support
  • Manage the St. Francis Xavier Society, ensuring recognition and stewardship of leadership-level donors
  • Provide regular progress reports on Annual Fund performance, donor participation, and projections
  • Coordinate with the Director of Advancement Services to ensure timely and thoughtful donor acknowledgement and stewardship
  • Coordinate the production of the Annual Donor Report, ensuring accuracy, recognition, and donor satisfaction
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location