Advancement and Development CoordinatorArchdiocese of Detroit
Job Summary
Advancement and Development Coordinator
De La Salle Collegiate High School
Department: Advancement
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: De La Salle Collegiate High School
Position Summary
De La Salle Collegiate High School is seeking a motivated, organized, and relationship-focused
Advancement and Development Coordinator to support the school's fundraising, donor relations, alumni
engagement, and advancement initiatives.
This position plays an important role in the daily operations of the Advancement Office, working with
school leadership, the Advancement Team, alumni, and donors to strengthen relationships to support and
advance the mission of De La Salle Collegiate.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills,
experience in fundraising and donor management, and the ability to manage multiple projects while
building meaningful relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Development
● Support the planning, coordination, and execution of annual giving campaigns, major gift
initiatives, capital campaigns, and other fundraising programs.
● Assist in developing and maintaining the annual Advancement Plan and fundraising calendar.
● Identify and research prospective donors, and funding opportunities.
● Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and recognition.
● Assist with annual fundraising appeals, direct mail campaigns, and donor communications.
● Track capital campaign pledges, payment schedules, and outstanding commitments.
● Assist with fundraising budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
● Support the COO with annual advancement budget preparation and monitoring.
● Research donors and prospective constituents to identify giving capacity.
Donor Relations and Database Management
● Maintain donor biographical information, giving histories, and relationship records.
● Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship programs.
● Build and maintain positive relationships with alumni, parents, donors, faculty, staff, volunteers,
and community members.
● Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of donor and financial information.
Fundraising Events and Programs
De La Salle Collegiate High School
Department: Advancement
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: De La Salle Collegiate High School
Position Summary
De La Salle Collegiate High School is seeking a motivated, organized, and relationship-focused
Advancement and Development Coordinator to support the school's fundraising, donor relations, alumni
engagement, and advancement initiatives.
This position plays an important role in the daily operations of the Advancement Office, working with
school leadership, the Advancement Team, alumni, and donors to strengthen relationships to support and
advance the mission of De La Salle Collegiate.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills,
experience in fundraising and donor management, and the ability to manage multiple projects while
building meaningful relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Development
● Support the planning, coordination, and execution of annual giving campaigns, major gift
initiatives, capital campaigns, and other fundraising programs.
● Assist in developing and maintaining the annual Advancement Plan and fundraising calendar.
● Identify and research prospective donors, and funding opportunities.
● Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and recognition.
● Assist with annual fundraising appeals, direct mail campaigns, and donor communications.
● Track capital campaign pledges, payment schedules, and outstanding commitments.
● Assist with fundraising budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
● Support the COO with annual advancement budget preparation and monitoring.
● Research donors and prospective constituents to identify giving capacity.
Donor Relations and Database Management
● Maintain donor biographical information, giving histories, and relationship records.
● Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship programs.
● Build and maintain positive relationships with alumni, parents, donors, faculty, staff, volunteers,
and community members.
● Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of donor and financial information.
Fundraising Events and Programs
● Assist with the planning, organization, and execution of fundraising, alumni, donor cultivation,
and student recognition events.
● Coordinate event logistics, invitations, registration, communications, materials, and donor
recognition.
● Collaborate with Advancement staff, school departments, volunteers, and outside vendors to
ensure successful events.
● Support key school events and programs, including:
○ Annual Christian Brothers' Dinner
○ Alumni Reunion Weekend
○ Alumni Christmas Event and other Christmas programs
○ Student Scholarship Program and Donor Meet and Greet
○ Lasallian Fund
○ Annual Golf Outing
○ 1926 Society Breakfast
● Assist Advancement Assistant with student scholarship award process.
Alumni Engagement and Stewardship
● Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Director to support alumni engagement initiatives and
events.
● Assist with strategies to maintain meaningful connections with alumni and encourage
philanthropic participation.
● Support planned giving initiatives and alumni donor outreach.
● Help develop communications and programs that strengthen alumni relationships with De La
Salle Collegiate.
Administrative and Institutional Support
● Provide administrative and operational support for the daily functions of the Advancement Office.
● Prepare fundraising reports and materials for Advancement Committee meetings and the Board of
Trustees.
● Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, staff, board members, and volunteers to support
institutional advancement goals.
● Maintain organized records, fundraising calendars, tracking spreadsheets, and project timelines.
● Assist with additional Advancement Office initiatives and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree.
● Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in development, fundraising, advancement, nonprofit
administration, or a related field.
● Experience using Raiser's Edge or a comparable donor management database.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and familiarity with Google
Workspace.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
and student recognition events.
● Coordinate event logistics, invitations, registration, communications, materials, and donor
recognition.
● Collaborate with Advancement staff, school departments, volunteers, and outside vendors to
ensure successful events.
● Support key school events and programs, including:
○ Annual Christian Brothers' Dinner
○ Alumni Reunion Weekend
○ Alumni Christmas Event and other Christmas programs
○ Student Scholarship Program and Donor Meet and Greet
○ Lasallian Fund
○ Annual Golf Outing
○ 1926 Society Breakfast
● Assist Advancement Assistant with student scholarship award process.
Alumni Engagement and Stewardship
● Collaborate with the Alumni Relations Director to support alumni engagement initiatives and
events.
● Assist with strategies to maintain meaningful connections with alumni and encourage
philanthropic participation.
● Support planned giving initiatives and alumni donor outreach.
● Help develop communications and programs that strengthen alumni relationships with De La
Salle Collegiate.
Administrative and Institutional Support
● Provide administrative and operational support for the daily functions of the Advancement Office.
● Prepare fundraising reports and materials for Advancement Committee meetings and the Board of
Trustees.
● Collaborate with school leadership, faculty, staff, board members, and volunteers to support
institutional advancement goals.
● Maintain organized records, fundraising calendars, tracking spreadsheets, and project timelines.
● Assist with additional Advancement Office initiatives and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree.
● Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in development, fundraising, advancement, nonprofit
administration, or a related field.
● Experience using Raiser's Edge or a comparable donor management database.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and familiarity with Google
Workspace.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with donors,
colleagues, volunteers, and community partners.
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
● Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
● Commitment to the mission and values of De La Salle Collegiate.
● Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships with donors,
colleagues, volunteers, and community partners.
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
● Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
● Commitment to the mission and values of De La Salle Collegiate.
Please send resume to : Amy McGill
amcgill@delasallehs.com
De La Salle Collegiate
14600 Common Rd.
Warren, MI 48088
