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Strong fit if you have school or nonprofit advancement experience and comfort advancing Catholic education in Allentown’s diocesan system—not a remote or purely corporate sales role.
As Director of Institutional Advancement at Allentown Central Catholic High School within the Diocese of Allentown, a typical day centers on fundraising strategy, donor and alumni relations, campaign planning, and coordinating with school and diocesan leadership to grow resources that support Catholic secondary education.
No. The listing is for Allentown, Lehigh County (on-site).
The Diocese of Allentown, for Allentown Central Catholic High School.
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Website: allentowndiocese.org
The Diocese of Allentown is a diocese of the Catholic Church in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania in the United States. It is a suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The mother church of the Diocese of Allentown is the Cathedral Church of Saint Catharine of Siena in Allentown. The bishop is Alfred A. Schlert.
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Allentown Central Catholic High School, a ministry of the Diocese of Allentown, seeks a strategic Director of Institutional Advancement to lead the school's development and community engagement initiatives. This full-time position will be based in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. About the Role You'll serve as the senior advancement officer for Allentown Central Catholic High School, driving comprehensive fundraising, donor relations, and alumni engagement programs. This leadership role shapes the financial stability and mission-driven growth of a Catholic educational institution, reporting directly to the Principal. What You'll Do Develop and execute institutional advancement strategy, including major gifts, annual giving, grants, and planned giving programs Cultivate relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and community partners to increase philanthropic support Manage fundraising campaigns aligned with school priorities and Catholic educational values Oversee donor communications, stewardship, and recognition programs Direct alumni engagement activities and maintain alumni networks Write and submit grant proposals to foundations and government agencies Collaborate with the Principal, faculty, and board leadership on institutional goals Plan and coordinate advancement events, galas, and fundraising activities Track and report on development metrics, donor portfolios, and campaign progress What We're Looking For Proven track record in institutional advancement, major gift fundraising, or nonprofit development Strong grant-writing and proposal development experience Excellent communication, relationship-building, and persuasion skills Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and strategic campaigns Comfort with donor database systems and advancement technology platforms Alignment with Catholic educational mission and values Bachelor's degree (advanced degree in related field preferred) Professional experience in K-12 education advancement or equivalent nonprofit leadership About Diocese of Allentown The Diocese of Allentown sponsors Allentown Central Catholic High School, a cornerstone Catholic institution serving students in the Lehigh Valley. The school is committed to academic excellence, faith development, and forming students as leaders and engaged community members. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through this job listing.
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