Assistant Director of Development

Diocese of Tucson•Tucson, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the CEO of Arizona’s CTSO, the Assistant Director of Development executes fundraising strategies for the organization. This role plays a key part in managing scholarship programs, fundraising, and donor relations. The employee is expected to be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching in behavior, both at work and in personal life, living in a manner worthy of the call received.

Requirements

Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is always a must; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and evening work may be required.
Be able to type 50 WPM and be proficient with a 10-key calculator.
Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing Word for Windows, and Excel; be able to mail merge excel reports, queries, and text documents.
Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
Two-year degree in business or public administration from an accredited institution or equivalent experience or two years’ experience in a high activity environment as a secretary or administrative assistant or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Give evidence of living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
Participates in the administration of the CTSO Scholarship Program and develop and implement policies.
Maintain scholarship databases and ensure compliance with State law.
Collaborate with the CEO to identify and cultivate donor relationships. Assist with the corporate tax credit programs, and special fundraising projects.
Assist with written proposals, reports, and stewardship communications.
Develop efficient strategies and tactics to ensure programs goals.
Coordinates donor recognition events, meetings, and engagement opportunities.
Evaluates office production, revises procedures, or devises new forms to improve efficiency of the organization.
Oversee the promotional materials with schools, vendors, and promotions of the organization.
Create, share, and update project plans and communicate status to clients/donors and management.
Supervises office staff and all temporary and volunteer help.
Perform other duties as assigned.