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Located on two neighboring campuses in the suburban Detroit community of Royal Oak, MI, Shrine Catholic Schools are co-educational, Pre-K-12 parish schools committed to faith-based education, academic excellence, and comprehensive experiences that develop the character and potential of every student. For over 80 years, Shrine Catholic Schools has committed to offering the highest level of education and formation.  Home to nearly 1,000 students, the schools seeks to secure its inaugural Head of Schools.
 
The Office of the Head of Schools has as its primary purpose to provide overall leadership to achieve the fullest attainment of Shrine Catholic Schools’ important mission. The Head of Schools sets direction for and reports to the President of Shrine Catholic Schools (the Pastor/Rector of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica) on any and all executive matters, including management of personnel, leadership for the educational mission, and values consistent with the Roman Catholic faith.
 
The Head of Schools oversees and delegates responsibility to the Principals of the Grade School/Early Childhood Center and High School/Academy for any and all matters related directly to their respective campuses. The Head of Schools consults with the Unified School Board (USB) to develop and implement educational policies.
 
Overall, the Head of Schools’ highest priority is to successfully develop, coordinate implementation, and provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation of a strategic plan by interacting with the finance and development directors of the Parish and schools staff, faculty, and volunteers. Execution of the strategic plan will include interaction with Shrine Catholic Schools’ directors of admissions, marketing/communications, Catholic identity, and athletics.
 
While the President must have a demonstrated capacity for broad institutional leadership, prospective candidates could have attained this experience through a variety of different career paths, including primary, secondary, or higher education; non-profit management; or work in the corporate or public sector.  An advanced degree is required; those in educational administration or business-related fields are preferred.
 
Additional information and application procedures regarding this exciting executive leadership opportunity can be found in our detailed search prospectus located here.
 
The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure its inaugural Head of Schools. Interested candidates can begin exploring this exciting executive leadership opportunity by contacting our team immediately. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect.
 
The successful candidate will be expected to assume the responsibilities of the position in July 2021. Do not delay. Connect with us today!
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SUMMARY
 
Reporting to the Pastor/Rector of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, the Director of Development is responsible for planning, initiating and managing all Development activities for the Basilica as well as acting as a Development Consultant to the President of the Shrine Catholic Schools. Responsibilities include: identifying, qualifying, cultivating and assisting the Pastor in soliciting and stewarding major donors; advancing Planned Giving; running Annual Appeals/Basilica local and national campaigns; driving Capital Campaigns; and supporting weekly offering initiatives.
 
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica and the Catholic faith.

• Identify, screen and rate major gift prospects regarding their capacity to give, and work with the Pastor to develop strategies for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts designed to realize the current and lifetime giving potential of individual prospects.  Provide monthly reports on progress.

• Assist in the creation and achievement of specific measurable objectives reporting on the progress towards the objectives monthly/quarterly, as required.

• Ensures all gifts from donors are accurately and promptly acknowledged.  Further, that all gifts are promptly recorded and tracked in the appropriate database(s).

• Ensures that all Development Appeals/Programs are conducted in a timely manner and results are both tracked and communicated monthly.  Works with the Pastor and the Shrine Director of Communications to ensure the results of programs are communicated in a timely manner to the donors and any other appropriate/interested parties.

• Supervise, train, develop and evaluate other Development Staff employees.

• Develop and implement a plan to recruit, train and activate volunteer fundraising leadership and administrative help as needed.

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred; Fundraising certification preferred.

2. Work Experience: A minimum of eight years’ experience fundraising with five years’ experience in major gift work.  A strong record of closing major gifts (6 – 7 figures).  Evidence of successful fundraising/successful campaigns conducted including the aspects of Marketing/Sales.  Capital campaign experience preferred.

3. Other Qualifications:

1. Must be a Catholic in good standing, who embraces and transmits the teachings of the Church on matters of faith and morals.

2. Actively demonstrates morals, values, integrity and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith/the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica.

3. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across several generations and diverse demographics to motivate people to make significant gifts.