Director of Development

Director of Development
Cardinal Kung Academy (CKA), a growing independent Catholic classical school serving grades
6–12, seeks a mission-driven professional to serve as its first Director of Development. This
pivotal role offers an exceptional opportunity to build and lead the school’s advancement
program in service of its mission: forming students in faith, reason, and virtue through the riches
of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About Cardinal Kung Academy
Founded in 2018, CKA provides a rigorous classical education rooted in fidelity to the
Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Named in honor of Cardinal Ignatius Kung Pin-Mei—a
modern confessor of the faith—CKA fosters intellectual excellence, spiritual depth, and moral
integrity. The Academy’s community of families, faculty, and benefactors shares a commitment
to cultivating saints and scholars for the renewal of the Church and the world.

The Opportunity
As the inaugural Director of Development, the successful candidate will establish the structures,
strategies, and relationships necessary to sustain and expand the Academy’s mission. Reporting
to the Head of School, the Director will oversee all aspects of fundraising, including the annual
fund, major gifts, foundation support, special events, and donor stewardship. The position
requires a visionary leader capable of building a comprehensive advancement program from the
ground up while embodying the school’s Catholic identity and culture of gratitude.

Primary Responsibilities
 Design and implement a multi-year development plan to strengthen annual, major, and
planned giving.
 Cultivate and steward relationships with parents, foundations, and community members.
 Prepare compelling cases for support, donor communications, and stewardship materials.
 Organize our annual fundraising gala and develop engagement initiatives that deepen
community participation.
 Partner with the Head of School and Board of Directors in identifying and soliciting
leadership gifts.
 Manage donor data, acknowledgments, and reporting with excellence and discretion.

 Collaborate with admissions and communications to advance CKA’s mission visibility.

Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, preferably within Catholic or independent
schools.
 Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and building donor relationships.
 Superior written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
 Proficiency with donor management systems (Blackbaud) and fundraising best practices.
 Commitment to the Catholic faith and to the mission of Catholic classical education.
 Entrepreneurial spirit, strategic mindset, and the ability to lead with joy and integrity.

Compensation and Benefits
 Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
 Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement options.
 Professional development opportunities.
 A collaborative, faith-filled community dedicated to truth and virtue.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to amiller@cardinalkungacademy.org:
 Cover letter expressing interest and alignment with CKA’s mission
 Résumé
 Two professional references
Please include “Director of Development – Cardinal Kung Academy” in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Cardinal Kung Academy
948 Newfield Avenue | Stamford, CT 06905
www.cardinalkungacademy.org