Director of Development

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 (K3-8th grade) scholars between 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 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 evening/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 Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, 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