Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Bellarmine Prep, Tacoma

Position : Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Department : Advancement Office

Reports To : President

Location : Tacoma, WA

About the Position

Bellarmine Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, mission-driven advancement leader to serve as Vice President of Institutional Advancement. In 2028, Bellarmine will celebrate its 100-year Centennial—a historic milestone that will launch a comprehensive capital campaign to shape the next century of Jesuit education in the South Sound. This senior leadership role will champion Bellarmine’s Jesuit mission while building a culture of philanthropy that strengthens our financial foundation and enhances our visibility throughout the community.

About Bellarmine

Founded in 1928, Bellarmine Preparatory Schools is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school serving students in grades 9-12. We are committed to developing competence, conscience, and compassion in our students through academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service to others.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal moment in Bellarmine’s history. As a member of the Senior Leadership team and President’s Cabinet, the Vice President will spearhead the planning, launch, and execution of Bellarmine’s Centennial celebration and capital campaign—defining investments in facilities, endowment, major gifts, planned giving, and programs that will secure our mission for generations to come.

This position provides comprehensive leadership across all advancement functions, managing a team of 5-8 advancement professionals and overseeing :

• Centennial Capital Campaign (2028) : Lead all aspects of campaign planning, strategy, and execution
• Major Gifts : Serve as lead Major Gifts Officer, cultivating and stewarding high-capacity donors
• Annual giving ($2-4M target)
• Endowment growth and planned giving
• Alumni relations and community engagement
• Corporate and foundation partnerships
• Advancement communications, brand management, and special events

Key Responsibilities

Centennial Campaign Leadership

Advancement Operations

What We’re Looking For

Required

Preferred

What We Offer

Compensation : The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 and reflects what Bellarmine Preparatory School reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to salary, Bellarmine offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits : A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including three medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long-term disability, 403(b), HSA, FSA, EAP, and generous sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays. Bellarmine tuition discount program available.

Travel : This position requires regular travel throughout the Tacoma area and occasionally to other regions for donor meetings, conferences, and alumni events (estimated 20-30% travel)

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