Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Annual Fund and Grants Manager
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Annual Fund & Grants Manager
In this role, you will drive a year‑round annual fund and grants strategy, steward donors with purpose, and help power Cristo Rey Jesuit education for students who need it most.
Job summary
As a full‑time, 12‑month position, the Annual Fund & Grants Manager is primarily responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive, strategic, and integrated effort to build a base of individual and foundation donors and increase philanthropic support through the annual fund. The Manager leads year‑round cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship efforts that support the school’s operational fundraising goals. Additionally, the Manager will oversee database integrity and utilization, and execute departmental grant‑writing and reporting activities.
Responsibilities
Develop a working knowledge of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s Catholic, Jesuit mission and funding priorities to articulate a compelling case for support to various constituent groups.
Plan and implement a comprehensive multifaceted annual appeals program for key constituents to support the school’s mission and build a pipeline of support to improve participation, dollars raised, and donors engaged.
Manage a portfolio of annual donors: identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with foundation‑based program officers and individual donors in collaboration with leadership.
Research, qualify, cultivate, and solicit individuals capable of making an annual gift of $1,000 or more.
Prioritize and submit grant proposals, and coordinate/execute all impact reporting; identify and lead relationship development with new grant‑making partners.
Identify and develop a comprehensive plan for increased matching and recurring gifts.
Develop reports to inform fund strategy and measure fundraising progress.
Track and measure the effectiveness of solicitations, annual fund, KPI, and strategic initiatives to determine progress toward goals.
Participate in educational and professional development opportunities to further the personal and organizational growth of philanthropy at CRJ.
Attend community‑sponsored evening and weekend activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned, including assignments not specific to the annual fund.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in fundraising; CFRE encouraged.
Strong team player, self‑starter, and motivational leader with excellent interpersonal skills, requiring minimal supervision in a fast‑paced, multi‑task environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
Desire and ability to support the Catholic and Ignatian character of the school.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with fundraising & constituent management database required.
DonorPerfect experience preferred.
About Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Cristo Rey Jesuit (CRJ) Milwaukee is part of a national network of 41 high schools that transform urban education through a unique integration of college‑prep academics, professional experience, and spiritual formation, with a focus on students of limited financial means. As a private, Catholic, Jesuit high school serving 450 students, CRJ’s mission is to provide an affordable Catholic secondary education with a college‑prep curriculum and Corporate Work Study Program to prepare graduates for success in college, work, and life.
CRJ Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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Job summary
As a full‑time, 12‑month position, the Annual Fund & Grants Manager is primarily responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive, strategic, and integrated effort to build a base of individual and foundation donors and increase philanthropic support through the annual fund. The Manager leads year‑round cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship efforts that support the school’s operational fundraising goals. Additionally, the Manager will oversee database integrity and utilization, and execute departmental grant‑writing and reporting activities.
Responsibilities
Develop a working knowledge of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School’s Catholic, Jesuit mission and funding priorities to articulate a compelling case for support to various constituent groups.
Plan and implement a comprehensive multifaceted annual appeals program for key constituents to support the school’s mission and build a pipeline of support to improve participation, dollars raised, and donors engaged.
Manage a portfolio of annual donors: identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with foundation‑based program officers and individual donors in collaboration with leadership.
Research, qualify, cultivate, and solicit individuals capable of making an annual gift of $1,000 or more.
Prioritize and submit grant proposals, and coordinate/execute all impact reporting; identify and lead relationship development with new grant‑making partners.
Identify and develop a comprehensive plan for increased matching and recurring gifts.
Develop reports to inform fund strategy and measure fundraising progress.
Track and measure the effectiveness of solicitations, annual fund, KPI, and strategic initiatives to determine progress toward goals.
Participate in educational and professional development opportunities to further the personal and organizational growth of philanthropy at CRJ.
Attend community‑sponsored evening and weekend activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned, including assignments not specific to the annual fund.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in fundraising; CFRE encouraged.
Strong team player, self‑starter, and motivational leader with excellent interpersonal skills, requiring minimal supervision in a fast‑paced, multi‑task environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
Desire and ability to support the Catholic and Ignatian character of the school.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with fundraising & constituent management database required.
DonorPerfect experience preferred.
About Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Cristo Rey Jesuit (CRJ) Milwaukee is part of a national network of 41 high schools that transform urban education through a unique integration of college‑prep academics, professional experience, and spiritual formation, with a focus on students of limited financial means. As a private, Catholic, Jesuit high school serving 450 students, CRJ’s mission is to provide an affordable Catholic secondary education with a college‑prep curriculum and Corporate Work Study Program to prepare graduates for success in college, work, and life.
CRJ Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or national origin.
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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