Director of Development
About The Position
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job SummaryThis position has the sole responsibility of overseeing all fundraising and development for the organization. Job ResponsibilitiesEssential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. Included quantifiable resources for which this position is accountable, e.g., budget dollars, number and types of clients served, or any other such similar information.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business and/or communications
- Two to three years of development experience preferred
- Solid understanding of fundraising concepts including annual funds, capital campaigns, major gifts, direct mail, special events and planned giving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the capability of inspiring confidence and enthusiasm with volunteers, prospects, and donors
- Confidentiality and discretion with donor information
- Advanced computer software proficiency, including Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook
- Proficiency in maintaining a website
- Familiarity with the Catholic Church preferred
- Ability to work independently
- Comfort in working in an ever-changing, last-minute environment
- Must have a work style that is flexible and collaborative with the chaplain
- Must be able to interface effectively with the Archdiocesan Finance Office
- Must be able to work effectively and inspire confidence in key volunteers including the Advisory Board
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of development experience preferred
- Familiarity with the Catholic Church preferred
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements the organization's fundraising plan to meet annual fund and capital improvement goals
- Creates budgets for all organizational revenue sources
- Identifies donors and creates solicitation strategies with chaplain and key volunteers
- Maintains accurate and detailed donor files and databases
- Seeks funding through grants
- Oversee two special events annually
- Oversees all donor communications including brochures, newsletters, proposals, gift acknowledgements, personal notes, and tax information
- Coordinate Advisory Board
- Manages the website and social communications
- Recruit volunteers for Tuesday night community dinners
- Meets regularly with the chaplain and staff
- Responsible for tracking all information on donors (personal information and donation and relationship history)
- Responsible for tracking all revenue sources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
