St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, founded by the Benedictine Monks in 1868, has a rich history of educating and empowering students from diverse backgrounds. Over its 156-year history, the school has evolved from serving the children of German and Irish immigrants to embracing a multi-ethnic student body that reflects a broad range of socioeconomic and faith backgrounds.

The school’s emphasis on community, student leadership, mental and emotional wellness, and experiential education has situated St. Benedict’s as a national model of education. Today, St. Benedict’s serves nearly 1,000 students, primarily of African American and Latino heritage, in K–12, offering elementary, middle, and single-sex boys and girls prep divisions.

The Opportunity

St. Benedict’s Preparatory School seeks a Director of Development for Major Gifts to play a pivotal role in advancing its mission of educating and empowering students from diverse racial, socioeconomic, and faith backgrounds.

This individual will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects and donors capable of supporting the institution with gifts of $100,000 or more. A critical member of the frontline fundraising team, the Director will work to deepen relationships and inspire meaningful contributions that have a lasting impact on the School’s students, programs, and community.

As St. Benedict’s prepares for an exciting new chapter of growth, the Director of Development for Major Gifts will have the opportunity to build and strengthen a donor pipeline, collaborate with a dedicated team, and shape fundraising strategies that enhance the School’s ability to serve its students.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, this position offers the chance to be part of an innovative, mission-driven institution that prioritizes student leadership, community engagement, and experiential learning.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and dynamic fundraiser who is eager to contribute to a culture of excellence and transformation.