Mercy McAuley High School 6000 Oakwood Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
(513) 681-1800
Posted: August 20, 2026

Advancement Associate

Mercy McAuley High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women. It is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. Mercy McAuley proudly supports over 24,000 alumnae from our prestigious schools, Mother of Mercy, McAuley and Mercy McAuley High Schools. Named “Top Places to Work” by Cincinnati Enquirer in 2025, Mercy McAuley is hiring an Advancement Associate.

The primary focus of this position is to support Advancement operations through gift processing, donor acknowledgments, pulling and running constituent lists, data management, and maintaining the integrity of donor and alumnae records in Raiser’s Edge NXT. This position supports all advancement operations as well as provides prospect research and donor
stewardship.

Position Type: Full-time or part-time available.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the Advancement database, including gift processing, acknowledgments, and maintenance of donor, alumnae, and prospect records. Ensure accurate and timely data entry and conduct regular data review to maintain the integrity of records, including identifying and resolving duplicate records and ensuring appropriate coding.
• Process and accurately record donations, grants, pledges, pledge payments, event sponsorships, etc., following department procedures.
• Track and maintain multi-year pledges and accompanying documentation and acknowledgments.
• Produce accurate financial and constituent reports, queries, exports, and mailing lists as directed.
• Serves as a liaison to Finance Department to ensure accuracy of gift/donation] records. Maintain working knowledge of established gift-processing and audit procedures and ensure compliance with those standards.
• Conduct prospect research and provide information to support donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Support fundraising campaigns and Advancement initiatives through data management, reporting, list preparation, donor communications, and other operational needs.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for Advancement events, including registration, guest lists, nametags, and other event-related activities as needed.
• Remains current in required and voluntary training in the field of Advancement. Pursues training necessary for enhancing skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling donor, financial, alumnae, student, and family information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Requirements:
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or other fundraising databases preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and professionalism with a desire to excel in school environment.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required to assist with events
• Support of the teachings of the Catholic church, Mercy values, mission and vision of Mercy McAuley High School.
• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of two to three years of relevant experience.

To apply, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter that includes your salary requirements and a list of three references to Mandy Merz, Human Resources at [email protected].

Thank you!