The Development Office, along with the offices of Admissions and Communications, make up Sacred Heart Schools’ Department of Institutional Advancement.  The Institutional Advancement team works collaboratively to build understanding and support of the Schools’ mission and programs and to secure resources to enhance the Schools and ensure its future. Collectively and individually, the team strives to model the values expressed in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.

The Development Office advances Sacred Heart’s mission by creating opportunities that invite philanthropic investment in the Schools’ on-going programs and strategic priorities.  Reporting to the Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development, Special Events manages the Parent of the Heart organization and implements and executes the Schools’ special events. 

Essential Job Functions:

Parents of the Heart

Serve as chief liaison to Parents of the Heart, the Schools’ primary parent volunteer organization, developing and sustaining programs that best serve Sacred Heart Schools and effectively meet the needs of the Schools’ parents.

• Meet annual expectations of Parents of the Heart fundraising
• Organize general Parents of the Heart membership meetings and other major Parents of the Heart committee meetings
• Work to expand and broaden membership base by communicating plans and activities to the wider community in an effective and timely way
• Assist Parents of the Heart president and volunteers with roles and tasks

Special Events

Provide efficient leadership and project management for all Parents of the Heart fundraising initiatives and outreach activities for the parent and Sacred Heart Schools community in order to ensure their financial success and on-going viability. 

•  Management of the Schools’ largest biennial fundraising event L’Esprit de Sacré Coeur, in addition to a smaller biennial fundraising event
• Oversight of annual outreach events, including but not limited to Faculty/Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Angel Brunch, the Parents of the Heart Retreat, Grandparents’ Visit, Parent Parties, and Parents of the Heart Luncheons
• Assist in identifying and securing effective leadership, resources and vendors to accomplish goals
• Reconcile revenue and expenses with the Finance Office
• Manage chair(men) and volunteers, helping them to successfully engage in their responsibilities

Development

Successfully work as an integral part of the Development Office, assisting the Head of Schools, Development and Institutional Advancement colleagues whenever necessary and possible.

• Provide reports to the Director of Development regarding important decisions, changes, new opportunities and challenges for Parents of the Heart
• Based on expectations and reports regarding expenditures, also present forecasts of event fundraising results and recommendations for future fundraising goals
• Identify and cultivate parents for the Annual Fund in coordination with the Development Office

Additional duties may be assigned when required.