Director of Advancement

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Director of Advancement is a leadership-level position requiring commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities. The role creates, executes, and manages the agency’s comprehensive fund development strategy and oversees the Institutional Advancement Department’s goals, objectives, budget, staff, and measures of success. The Director communicates the organization’s mission, programs, and strategic direction to donors and the wider community and works with program directors to understand program financial needs and goals. The Director oversees major-gift and donor-cultivation strategies, annual fund development, the Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA), direct-mail campaigns, foundation and corporate relationships, donor-specific communications, and related volunteer and special-event activity. The position identifies donor audiences, develops strategies to reach them, builds volunteer and board-development leadership, and expands giving through matching gifts, stock transfers, and planned giving in partnership with the Catholic Foundation. The Director also develops partnerships with Archdiocese sister agencies, parishes, businesses, and nonprofit leaders; ensures consistent fundraising communications; and collaborates with the President/CEO and agency departments. Other tasks and special projects may be assigned by the President and CEO. The position is exempt, full-time, Monday through Friday, with 20–30% travel and minimal overnight travel. Salary is $115,000–$125,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

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, especially 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, organizational, strategic-thinking, creativity, and professional leadership skills.
Knowledge of the science and art of fundraising.

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.
Create and oversee Institutional Advancement Department goals and objectives, and set annual development goals and quantifiable success measures.
Communicate Catholic Charities’ mission, programs, and strategic direction to donors and the wider community.
Oversee implementation of a major-gift and donor-cultivation strategy, including relationships with local and national foundations.
Oversee and manage the Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA), working with the AHCA Core committee to develop and execute campaign strategy and meet campaign goals.
Oversee AHCA 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 appropriate outreach strategies.
Develop the Catholic Charities board development sub-committee 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 the Archdiocese’s sister agencies, local parishes, businesses, and nonprofit leaders.
Supervise CCANO communications to provide a consistent fundraising message to constituents and the wider community.
Collaborate with the President/CEO, HR, Client Tracking, Finance, Planning/Evaluation, Volunteer Services, and other department and program leaders.
Manage the Institutional Advancement Department budget and adjust department strategies to meet agency financial needs.
Assist with other tasks and special projects as requested by the President and CEO.