Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Professional Development
Director of the Year, 1994
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Jenifer Lewis Nevins

Downingtown,PA

Summary

Experienced and results-oriented Catholic school advancement professional with over 25 years of leadership in enrollment management, marketing, fundraising, and donor engagement. Track record of leading successful campaigns and fostering collaborative team environments. Committed to cultivating vibrant school communities rooted in faith, service, and academic excellence.


Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Advancement & Enrollment

Saint Agnes Catholic School
09.2014 - Current
  • Lead all advancement, admissions, marketing, and development efforts for PreK–8 Catholic school.
  • Design and implement enrollment growth strategies
  • Plan and execute comprehensive advancement and marketing calendar
  • Direct all major fundraising events, including Annual Golf Outing, Handbag Bingo, Christmas Market and Spring Soirée
  • Provide monthly advancement and enrollment reports to our Board of Limited Jurisdiction as well as the Archdiocesan SPAT Team.
  • Build relationships with school families, prospective families, donors, parishioners, alumni, and community leaders.
  • Support the school’s Endowment Committee and initiatives to grow long-term sustainability.
  • Partner with principal and pastor on school-wide initiatives and strategic planning.


Director of Operations

The Malvern Schools
12.1996 - 01.2000
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple early childhood education sites.
  • Collaborated with CEO and President in developing the curriculum, policies and procedures.
  • Implemented operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Enhanced employee engagement by developing training programs, fostering a collaborative culture, and promoting professional development opportunities.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by enforcing compliance with established regulations, policies, procedures, as well as conducting regular quality assurance reviews.


School Support Services Officer

Goddard Systems, Inc.
08.1994 - 12.1996
  • Supported franchise owners in school operations and business strategy.
  • Supervised operations at seven corporate-owned schools.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate assistance to address concerns.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality support services.

Director

Goddard School of Malvern
01.1992 - 08.1994
  • Lead the daily operations of the school.
  • Implement Goddard's educational curriculum.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Spearheaded successful pilot programs that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
  • Recruited, hired and trained faculty and staff.
  • Ensured compliance with licensing agency.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.

Administrative Assistant to the Vice Dean for Research

University of Pennsylvania
09.1990 - 11.1992


  • Oversaw a large research opportunity database and generating bi-monthly bulletins for upcoming research deadlines.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Supported recruitment processes, scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants to improve hiring timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

West Chester University
West Chester, PA
05-1989

Graduate Studies - Child Development

University of Pennsylvania
01.1992

Skills

  • Fundraising & Events

  • Volunteer Management

  • Donor Relations

  • Alumni engagement

  • Annual giving

  • Self motivation

  • Marketing strategy development

  • Admissions

  • Endowment building

  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Director of Advancement & Enrollment

Saint Agnes Catholic School
09.2014 - Current

Director of Operations

The Malvern Schools
12.1996 - 01.2000

School Support Services Officer

Goddard Systems, Inc.
08.1994 - 12.1996

Director

Goddard School of Malvern
01.1992 - 08.1994

Administrative Assistant to the Vice Dean for Research

University of Pennsylvania
09.1990 - 11.1992

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

West Chester University

Graduate Studies - Child Development

University of Pennsylvania

Professional Development

  • ISPD (Institute for School and Parish Development) Trainings
  • Partners in Missional Advancement Conference – 2025
  • CPR & First Aid Certified

Director of the Year, 1994

Goddard Systems, Inc.

Service

  • Saint Agnes School Advisory Board, Marketing Chair, 2009-to 2014
  • Saint Agnes Pastoral Council, 2018-2022


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