Campaign Director

Catholic Relief Services | CRS • Baltimore, MD

7h

About The Position

The Campaign Director plays a leadership role in Global Resource Engagement and
Mobilization (G-REM) by facilitating the implementation of fundraising campaigns
and special philanthropic initiatives to further CRS’ ability to meet its
strategic priorities. The Campaign Director collaborates closely with key
partners across Catholic Relief Services, with CRS board members and volunteers
to reinforce the importance of philanthropy and advance a one agency culture to
accomplish these outcomes. 

The principal role of the Campaign Director is to oversee the assessment,
development and execution of all phases of a comprehensive fundraising campaign
within G-REM. The Director will coordinate efforts to ensure that funds raised
by fundraising campaigns are spent in accordance with donor intent and that
effective stewardship is provided to donors and the CRS Board. As determined by
the agency and G-REM leadership, the Director will support raising funds for
strategic agency priorities using engagement strategies that deepen affinity and
develop donor and board pipelines in preparation for future campaigns.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of
the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to
save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without
regard to race, religion or nationality.  Catholic Relief Services’ relief and
development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV,
health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.  We welcome as
a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our
values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies
reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse
and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the
event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the
assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job
and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff
and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.  The successful
candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the
rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults -
to live free from abuse and harm.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill,
effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Requirements

CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work
where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work
permit eligibility requirements.  All positions requiring residence or frequent
travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical
clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government
administered medical examination.

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the
countries where we have CRS offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of integrated fundraising campaign planning that positions G-REM to expand and advance existing relationships across all donors to maximize future individual and institutional resources.
• Directs a detailed review of lessons learned from previous campaigns and other relevant initiatives including involvement of staff from across the agency as well as the Board of Directors, Foundation Board and Campaign Steering Committee from previous campaigns. 
• Leads efforts to raise campaign funds for strategic agency priorities, as determined by agency and G-REM leadership, using engagement strategies that deepen existing relationships and further develop donor and board opportunity pipelines.
• Develops campaign plans that align to agency’s strategic priorities and vision for engaging U.S. constituents including schedules and activities for all internal and external marketing, communications, and events as well as a feasibility study.
• Acts as lead campaign strategist and collaborates closely with the board engagement and giving team in weaving campaign content and opportunities into a robust, multi-channel calendar of donor events designed to inform, engage, and inspire CRS donors and advance revenue goals. Work in collaboration with G-REM Leadership, and the Board Engagement & Giving team on this strategy. 
• With Analytics colleagues and G-REM Leadership, guide the evaluation of campaign effectiveness and campaign ROI on the various events scheduled, ensuring all campaign related activities (events, marketing, etc.) are results-driven,  aligned with G-REM’s Action Plan and that insights inform future strategy and investment decisions. 

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed