Development Director, St. Luke, Shoreline

St. Luke School is enthusiastically seeking a Development Director starting when the position is filled. This is a full-time position. School Overview Tradition meets innovation at St. Luke School, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1957, St. Luke School serves students from age three through eighth grade. St. Luke Primary Years (PYP) and Middle Years (MYP) offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, welcoming students from around the world. We are a fully authorized International Baccalaureate World School delivering IB programming to all our students. St. Luke Mission Statement: Through inquiry and reflection, we educate globally- minded citizens who live the love of Jesus. We are inquiring minds, hearts for Jesus, and hands for service. St. Luke School seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven Advancement Director to lead the school's fundraising, community engagement, and philanthropic initiatives. As a member of the school's leadership team, the Advancement Director serves as the chief architect of advancement efforts, fostering a culture of philanthropy while building meaningful relationships with donors, families, alumni, parishioners, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners.

Working closely with the Principal, the Advancement Director is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that support the long-term financial sustainability and mission of the school through fundraising, donor stewardship, community partnerships, special events, advancement communications, and strategic engagement initiatives. The Advancement Director should have a strong understanding of Catholic values, traditions, and educational principles. The Advancement Director plays a key role in strengthening relationships throughout the St. Luke community while helping advance collaborative opportunities that support the shared mission and long-term success of St. Luke School and its partnership with Christ the King.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, advancement, nonprofit leadership, education, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, event management, sponsorship development, community engagement, or related work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage, inspire, and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working collaboratively with volunteers, committees, boards, and leadership teams.
• Proficiency in donor management software, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and related technology platforms. (Finalsite Enrollment, Little Green Light, Greater Giving, Vanco)
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by events and school activities.

Salary And Benefits Salary range: $75,000-85,000 per year. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

Benefits: A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays. For staff in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.

Application process St. Luke School remains firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. St Luke School is an equal opportunity employer following the employment guidelines of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Applicants of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please complete an application in frontline and attach a resume, cover letter, and 3-5 professional references, all in PDF format, ATTN Maureen Berg, principal at St. Luke School. Upon review of the application, qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview at the school. Position will be open until filled.