Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School
Hendersonville, TN
Aug 26, 2026
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Position: Annual Giving and Events Coordinator
Campus: Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School, Hendersonville, TN
Department: Advancement
Reports To: Director of Advancement
Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Schedule: Twelve-month position; monthly evening and weekend work required
Position Summary
The Annual Giving and Events Coordinator supports the mission of Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School by coordinating the school’s annual giving program and advancement-related events. The coordinator helps build a culture of philanthropy among alumni, alumni and current parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends of the school while ensuring that events are well organized, welcoming, and reflective of the school’s Catholic identity. The successful candidate will be highly organized, attentive to detail, comfortable managing multiple projects, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Christian demonstrating a life consistent with Church teachings as a visible Christian leader both on and off campus, providing a personal witness to the Gospel through personal and professional conduct.
Essential Responsibilities:
Annual Giving Coordination
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Coordinate the planning and implementation of the school’s annual giving program.
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Coordinate revenue generating annual giving initiatives.
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Track annual campaign progress, participation rates, donor retention, average gift size, and other data points as requested.
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Assist in identifying opportunities and support efforts to increase annual giving participation among the school’s constituencies.
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Record accurate donor intentions, contact information, preferences, and engagement history in the school’s advancement database.
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Assist with donor research, list preparation, segmentation, and prospect identification.
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Ensure that donor, student, family, and financial information is handled with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Events Coordination
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Coordinate and execute the logistics of advancement department events from initial planning through completion.
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Prepare event timelines, budgets, checklists, guest lists, briefing materials, and conduct post-event evaluations to recommend improvements for future programs.
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Attend all advancement department events serving as onsite coordinator.
Other Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s or other degree is preferred.
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One to three years of experience in fundraising, event planning, alumni relations, nonprofit administration, communications, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, email marketing platforms, and database systems such as donor databases, customer relationship management systems, online fundraising platforms, or event-registration software.
Physical and Work Requirements
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Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
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Ability to attend meetings and events throughout the school campus and at off-site locations.
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Ability to lift and transport event materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
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Ability to work outside normal business hours for selected events and activities.
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Local travel will occasionally be required.
Complete the application process at https://www.jp2prep.org/about/employment.
About Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is a dynamic Catholic school committed to our mission of helping students grow in mind, body, character, and spirit.
We seek candidates who understand our mission and wish to serve a diverse student body as role models who exhibit faith, integrity, and a commitment to academic excellence. Candidates should aspire to help students grow as people of faith and in their subject area or sport. Similar to the characteristics of Pope Saint John Paul II who was a devout Christian, distinguished scholar, accomplished actor, and vigorous athlete, the ideal candidates will contribute to the formation of our students by inspiring them in multiple disciplines in the classroom, adding to the school's extracurricular life, and coaching sports.
JPII's faculty approach teaching and coaching young people as a vocation as they prepare students for personal and professional lives beyond high school. Our Christian community is dedicated to meeting the needs of each student while maintaining high expectations. We seek candidates with expertise in their subject area who will collaborate within and across departments to develop and deploy an innovative curriculum. We are committed to ongoing professional development, technology integration, and implementing best teaching practices in the classroom.
JPII welcomes faculty, students, and families of diverse faiths and backgrounds. We believe that the key to an excellent school begins with an excellent faculty and staff dedicated to the betterment of our community.