Description
About Us:
Santa Clara High School is a small, close-knit Catholic high school committed to providing an excellent education rooted in FAITH, FAMILY and TRADITION. We are seeking a dynamic and creative Advancement Associate to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy & Donor Management
- Support efforts to secure major capital gifts and grow endowed funds
- Drive the parent pledge program, donor segmentation, campaign planning, and execution
- Maintain and analyze key fundraising metrics such as donor growth, retention, average gift size, and cost per acquisition
- Serve as the lead planner and organizer for all Advancement Office events, ensuring alignment with fundraising and stewardship priorities
- Plan and execute events throughout the year
- Manage all event logistics
- Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, staff, and volunteers to maximize engagement and participation
- Oversee donor stewardship efforts that build long-term relationships and communicate impact
- Develop systems and messaging that help constituents understand how their support advances the school’s mission
- Maintain an effective donor management system for tracking engagement and guiding strategic outreach
- Ensure Advancement messaging, branding, and materials are consistent, compelling, and mission-aligned across web, print, email, and social media.
- Partner with Marketing Associate to promote campaigns and events
- Provide high-level administrative and strategic planning support to the Principal
- Coordinate reporting and data analysis for internal planning and board-level updates
- Assist in strengthening the Board into an effective and engaged fundraising body
- Strong event planning and project management skills, including end-to-end execution
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Creative and innovative approach to program design and problem-solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and organizational strength
- Skilled in building relationships across diverse constituencies
- Deep understanding of philanthropic practices and ethical fundraising standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong familiarity of donor management system is expected
- 3+ years of experience in nonprofit advancement, fundraising, or related fields
- Proven success in planning and executing fundraising or donor events
- Familiarity with Catholic school environment
- Excellent decision-making, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Santa Clara High School (Oxnard)
2121 Saviers Road
Oxnard, CA 93033
palmisano@santaclarahighschool.com