Director of Major Gifts

Central Catholic High School, rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic education in the Diocese of Toledo, seeks an energetic and driven individual to serve as a full-time Director of Major Gifts.

At Central Catholic, transformation is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to forming young women and men into disciples of Jesus Christ who are rooted in the Gospel, motivated by a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, and inspired to transform the world. We believe every student is created in the image and likeness of God and is called to a unique purpose.

The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors in support of Central Catholic High School's mission and strategic priorities. This position manages a portfolio of leadership-level donors and prospects and works closely with the Vice President of Advancement, Head of School, and volunteer leaders to secure transformational philanthropic support.

Primary responsibilities include:

● Build and maintain relationships with major donors and prospective supporters;
● Conduct in-person donor meetings focused on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship;
● Develop personalized strategies to secure major philanthropic gifts;
● Identify planned giving and endowment opportunities;
● Partner with school leadership to advance long-term fundraising priorities.

The ideal candidate is a demonstrated builder of relationships with a minimum of three years of experience in fundraising, sales, relationship management, or advancement efforts. A bachelor degree in Business, Communications, or related field is preferred, but not required. Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. All candidates must be committed to the mission of Catholic education.

Central Catholic offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, 403(b), life insurance, and tuition assistance.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, brief cover letter with wage requirements, and list of references to Mr. Cory Lehman via jobs@centralcatholic.org. The deadline for priority consideration is Monday, June 29, 2026.