Director of Development

Director of Development

Dominican Academy Director of Development Since 1897, Dominican Academy has been educating young women in the Catholic tradition of Saint Dominic, offering a rigorous academic program distinguished by a firm commitment to values of truth, integrity, prayer, community, and service. As a Catholic, all-honors high school previously sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Dominican Academy challenges and empowers young women to become spiritual, intellectual, moral, and socially responsible leaders in a global society. Dominican Academy is proud of its current association with Dominican Veritas Ministries, a broad coalition of Dominican-sponsored ministries.

Position Overview: Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Development's primary responsibility is the sharing of the vision, mission, and values of Dominican Academy (D.A.) through the planning, structure and implementation of the school's expansive development program. The Director provides leadership and strategic direction in telling D.A.'s story to our benefactors, families, alumnae, and the greater community. In close partnership with the President, the Director is well-versed in understanding and articulating our mission and the lived experience of our four Dominican Pillars (Study, Service, Community and Prayer) and the Dominican Charism. The Director will work closely and collaboratively with the President, Development Office team members, Vice President for Finance, and members of the Board of Trustees to further the mission and financial future of the school, informed by data and relying on creativity and strong relationships to accomplish the school's ambitious fundraising goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic visioning and planning
• Team management and implementation
• Fundraising
• Community engagement and support

Qualifications

• A strong belief in Catholic Dominican education including the pillars of prayer, study, community, and service.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in nonprofit development with increasing levels of fundraising and supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated understanding of strategies and techniques for use in major gift donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of research methods to identify foundation prospects, ability in grant and proposal writing, and proven success in generating commitments from individuals and foundations.
• A high degree of professionalism and an ability to interact with a variety of individuals to significantly increase the visibility of the school.
• Familiarity with the types and uses of social media and means of communication to connect with alumnae and constituents of all ages.
• Uncompromising sense of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to cultivate present and potential donors locally and nationally.
• Evening/weekend work is required.
• Strong computer skills; proficient working knowledge fundraising CRMS; Raiser's Edge experience preferred.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

Compensation: $110,000 to $125,000 Comprehensive benefits package

Application Process: Please send a cover letter and resume outlining all relevant professional experiences, academic degrees and certification, etc. to careers@dominicanacademy.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received and interviews will begin immediately. The new Director of Development will begin her/his time at D.A. no later than July 1, 2026.