Director of Advancement

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

1d•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director of Advancement is a leadership-level role requiring commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO). The position creates, executes, and manages the agency’s comprehensive fund development strategy and oversees the Institutional Advancement Department, its staff, budget, goals, and measures of success. The Director leads major-gift fundraising, the annual fund and Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA), direct-mail campaigns, donor cultivation, foundation and corporate relations, and donor-specific communications. The role communicates CCANO’s mission, programs, and strategic direction to donors and the wider community; builds partnerships with Archdiocese agencies, parishes, businesses, and nonprofit leaders; and works closely with the President/CEO and agency departments and program leaders. The position also develops board and volunteer leadership, supports giving opportunities such as matching gifts, stock transfers, and planned giving, and adjusts advancement strategies to address the agency’s financial needs. Travel is 20–30%, with minimal overnight travel. The schedule is exempt, Monday through Friday, full-time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least ten years of successful fundraising and marketing experience.
Experience with fundraising software and systems to identify and manage high-net-worth prospects.
Demonstrated ability to network and serve as the face of the organization.
Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
Goal- and detail-oriented, with an entrepreneurial and innovative drive.
Practicing Catholic and member of a Catholic parish.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to work with and understand diverse cultures, backgrounds, and traditions in a multicultural society.
Computer literacy, including strong skills in Word, Excel, email systems, and other appropriate programs.
Ability to support executive leadership in strategic goals, policies, and procedures.
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal, supervisory, planning, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of fundraising, including its science and art; excellent strategic thinking, creativity, and professional leadership.

Responsibilities

Create, execute, and manage a comprehensive fund development strategy for the agency.
Oversee staff and execution of the major-gift strategy, annual fund (AHCA), direct-mail campaign, donor cultivation, and corporate and foundation relations.
Set Institutional Advancement Department goals and objectives, annual development goals, and quantifiable measures of success.
Communicate Catholic Charities’ mission, programs, and strategic direction to donors and the wider community.
Oversee major-gift and donor-cultivation strategies, including relationships with local and national foundations.
Manage the Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA), working with its Core committee to develop and execute campaign strategy and meet goals; oversee volunteers, mail and in-person solicitations, and special events.
Oversee the strategic direction and execution of the annual direct-mail campaign.
Work with program directors to understand each program’s financial needs and goals.
Oversee donor-specific communications, including print materials and solicitation letters; identify target donor audiences and develop strategies to reach them.
Develop the Catholic Charities board development subcommittee and cultivate other volunteer leadership.
Use Raiser's Edge software.
Increase donor giving opportunities through matching gifts, stock transfers, and planned giving in partnership with the Catholic Foundation.
Develop partnerships with Archdiocese sister agencies, local parishes, businesses, and nonprofit leaders.
Supervise CCANO communications to ensure a consistent fundraising message to constituents and the wider community.
Work closely with the President/CEO, HR, Client Tracking, Finance, Planning/Evaluation, Volunteer Services, and other department and program leaders.
Manage the Institutional Advancement Department budget.
Understand the agency’s financial picture and adjust department strategies to meet its financial needs.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as requested by the President and CEO.