Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Bellarmine Prep, Tacoma

Position : Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Department : Advancement Office

Reports To : President

Location : Tacoma, WA

About the Position

Bellarmine Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, mission-driven advancement leader to serve as Vice President of Institutional Advancement. In 2028, Bellarmine will celebrate its 100-year Centennial—a historic milestone that will launch a comprehensive capital campaign to shape the next century of Jesuit education in the South Sound. This senior leadership role will champion Bellarmine's Jesuit mission while building a culture of philanthropy that strengthens our financial foundation and enhances our visibility throughout the community.

About Bellarmine

Founded in 1928, Bellarmine Preparatory Schools is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school serving students in grades 9-12. We are committed to developing competence, conscience, and compassion in our students through academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service to others.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal moment in Bellarmine's history. As a member of the Senior Leadership team and President's Cabinet, the Vice President will spearhead the planning, launch, and execution of Bellarmine's Centennial celebration and capital campaign—defining investments in facilities, endowment, major gifts, planned giving, and programs that will secure our mission for generations to come.

This position provides comprehensive leadership across all advancement functions, managing a team of 5-8 advancement professionals and overseeing :

Centennial Capital Campaign (2028) : Lead all aspects of campaign planning, strategy, and execution

Major Gifts : Serve as lead Major Gifts Officer, cultivating and stewarding high-capacity donors

Annual giving ($2-4M target)

Endowment growth and planned giving

Alumni relations and community engagement

Corporate and foundation partnerships

Advancement communications, brand management, and special events

Key Responsibilities

Centennial Campaign Leadership

Develop and execute comprehensive campaign strategy in partnership with the President and Board of Trustees

Lead capital campaign planning, including goal-setting, case development, and timeline management

Manage all aspects of campaign implementation, donor cultivation, gift solicitation and donor appreciation

Oversee campaign communications, events, and impact reporting

Advancement Operations

Serve as lead Major Gifts Officer, personally managing a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects

Direct the advancement team to meet and exceed annual fundraising goals across all levels

Develop and implement strategies for annual giving, planned giving, and endowment growth

Partner with administration, board, and community leaders to advance Bellarmine's mission

Oversee advancement communications, marketing, alumni engagement, and stewardship initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required

Bachelor's degree (advanced degree or professional certificate preferred)

Progressive demonstrated experience in fundraising and / or revenue generation

Proven experience leading or playing a significant role in comprehensive capital campaigns

Experience managing and developing high-performing teams

Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding major gift fundraising goals

Strong understanding of financial management and investment strategies

Experience working with boards of trustees or advisory boards

Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Commitment to relationship-building and donor stewardship

Strategic thinking with entrepreneurial mindset

Experience in leading and fully managing a team / department with clear outcomes and goals

Strong collaboration and team building skills

Preferred

Bellarmine Preparatory School alumni

Deep understanding of Jesuit education, values, and traditions

Experience in finance, business, healthcare or entrepreneurship strongly valued

Track record of successfully completing comprehensive capital campaigns from planning through closeout

Established networks within the greater Tacoma community

Knowledge of planned giving and endowment management

What We Offer

Once-in-a-career opportunity to lead a Centennial celebration and capital campaign that will define Bellarmine's next 100 years

Collaborative, mission-driven work environment at a prestigious Jesuit institution

Senior leadership role with direct access to President and Board

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Compensation : The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 and reflects what Bellarmine Preparatory School reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to salary, Bellarmine offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits : A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including three medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long-term disability, 403(b), HSA, FSA, EAP, and generous sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays. Bellarmine tuition discount program available.

Travel : This position requires regular travel throughout the Tacoma area and occasionally to other regions for donor meetings, conferences, and alumni events (estimated 20-30% travel)

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