The Vice President for Advancement reports directly to the President and is responsible for all aspects of the school’s advancement efforts, including the annual development, capital campaign efforts, planned giving and implementation of a strategic plan for advancement to support the longterm goals related to Cathedral’s educational mission.

The Vice President for Institutional Advancement is directly responsible to the President and, by extension, to the Board of Directors and Archdiocese for the development and maintenance of the ongoing, comprehensive program of institutional advancement, encompassing alumni affairs, communications and marketing, student recruitment and retention, and fund raising. The efforts are designed to promote understanding, acceptance and support among the various publics (alumni, parents, alumni parents, prospective students, parishes, businesses, foundations and friends) for the mission of Bishop Chatard High School.

The Director of Leadership Gifts reports to the Vice President for Advancement but has a very close working relationship with the President. In addition to helping develop and implement overall advancement goals, the Director of Leadership Gifts directly oversees the processes related to securing lead/major gifts and securing planned/deferred gifts. Serves as a lead fundraiser for major gifts to the Cathedral Fund, special campaigns, capital campaigns and endowment efforts. Directly oversees the cultivation and solicitation of planned/deferred gifts.

Develop short- and long-range plans for annual giving, set goals and objectives in line with the advancement plan and manage the budget for all annual giving activities. Create, implement and distribute all component material relating to annual giving. Organize and manage initiatives for annual giving including phone-a-thons, and direct mail. Recruit, oversee, train and motivate volunteers and their activities as they relate to annual giving, and maintain timely communications with those volunteers. Work with the Director of Marketing and Communications to create a marketing plan that promotes the annual giving program with its various constituencies. Manage the process of researching, writing, submitting and monitoring grants on behalf of Cathedral High School.

Manages fundraising events, which includes planning, organizing, executing, attending and evaluating said events. Develops and manages electronic communication pertaining to events fundraising and special recognition events. Administers and maintains the database for all events. Manages raffle sales for the yearly auction, which includes mailing materials, recording sales and preparing reports as needed. Generates letters, invitations, programs, brochures and other information as needed by the Director of Events. Assists with donor and special recognition events. Coordinates with the Director of Events in maintaining accurate records (hard copy and/or digital) relative to events fundraising. Coordinates charity gaming license applications and works directly with the State of Indiana for said events done within the Advancement Department as well as those done by Cathedral clubs, organizations and teams. Reviews all applications for charity gaming licenses.

Develop and coordinate fundraising events for the Indiana Cancer Research Foundation, including the Race Against Prostate Cancer and the Wine Tasting & Dinner. (These duties include the solicitation of major and minor sponsors, the coordination of the silent auction, and all detailed aspects of event planning.) Research and write all necessary grants. Oversee giving program. Network and establish relationships with community agencies and services. Coordinate all support groups. Recruit and coordinate volunteers. Maintain and distribute information for patient and families including community events, announcements, and support services. Serve as a liaison with staff, physicians, and patients to resolve problems. Design and implement market research policies and programs. Assist in the preparation of copy for advertisements, brochures, booklets, and direct mail pieces. Coordinate the development and distribution of practice newsletter. Network and establish relationship with all Indianapolis media outlets. Assist in fighting key legislative issues pertinent to oncology.