******Interested applicants should email a résumé, cover letter, and three professional references for consideration to Vicki Thacker: vthacker@johncarroll.org******
The John Carroll School seeks a dynamic and results-driven Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) to lead and grow the school’s advancement efforts. The CAO is responsible for the strategic leadership of fundraising, alumni engagement, communications, and donor relations in support of the school’s Catholic mission and growth.
The Chief Advancement Officer will cultivate a culture of philanthropy, strengthen relationships with alumni and benefactors, and secure financial resources that support the school’s academic excellence, faith formation, and student opportunities.
Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with the school’s mission and strategic plan.
Serve as a member of the school’s Executive Leadership Team.
Partner with the President, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees to advance fundraising growth objectives and initiatives.
Lead all fundraising efforts, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and benefactors.
Manage the donor database and track advancement metrics.
Develop compelling cases for support and fundraising materials.
Engage alumni and parents as mission partners.
Coordinate alumni programs and reunions.
Oversee advancement communications, social media, and donor reporting.
Promote the school’s mission, achievements, and impact to internal and external audiences.
Collaborate with admissions to support enrollment initiatives.
Direct fundraising events and donor appreciation programs.
Ensure strong stewardship practices that recognize, grow, and retain donors.
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of advancement, fundraising, or nonprofit leadership experience.
Proven success in securing major gifts and managing development programs.
Strong understanding of Catholic education and commitment to the mission of Catholic schools.
Excellent relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience with donor management systems and advancement analytics.
Practicing Catholic or strong familiarity with the Catholic educational mission.
Experience working with nonprofit boards, alumni communities, and volunteers.
Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management skills.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Health, retirement, and other benefits.
Opportunity to play a key leadership role in advancing the John Carroll School experience.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
Cover letter
Résumé
Pay Range: 100,000-$160,000, Annualized
The Archdiocese of Baltimore, established as a diocese in 1789, comprises the City of Baltimore and Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard and Washington Counties.
God calls the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be a welcoming, worshipping community of faith, hope, and love. Through his Spirit, the Lord Jesus lives in those who believe, and reaches into our world with his saving message and healing love.
As disciples of Jesus our mission is:
Evangelization - to evangelize ourselves, our families, our parish and local communities, and our world.
Liturgy - to celebrate our faith with joy through vibrant and prayerful worship.
Education - to educate and become educated in the truths of the Gospel and in the formation of conscience.
Service - to reach out in love and service to those in need.
Stewardship - to develop the material, financial and human resources of the Church and to manage them as faithful stewards.
The Catholic Center is located at 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
