Director of Parish Relations

Catholic Charities Fort Worth•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

You'll join a mission-driven team and agency dedicated to supporting our clients. We have been entrusted with a 116-year legacy of doing good and we have set forth a bold goal of ending poverty in our community. Our services are uniquely positioned to address a myriad of key factors that keep families from reaching their bigger, brighter future. We have identified five different areas, or pathways, in which our programs create impact: financial resiliency, education credentials, emotional resiliency, resource stability, and employment. And we're growing our team to make it all happen! Though we are guided by our Catholic Faith, you do not have to be Catholic to join our team or receive services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s Degree preferred
Progressive leadership experience (five+ years) of professional work experience in nonprofit development and leadership
Active in Catholic community; practicing Catholic highly preferred
Strong strategic planning and leadership skills
Deep commitment to CCFW’s mission, vision, values and belief in the dignity and potential of every family
Exceptional relationship building skills and communication abilities
Strong understanding of Catholic Social Teaching as the foundational to the mission, vision, and values of CCFW
Ability to navigate complex relationships with tact, professionalism, and discipline
Familiarity with Raisers Edge or similar CRM
Travel within the 28-county Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth required

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish beneficial

Responsibilities

Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA)
Parish Relationship Management
Liaison to CCFW Client Services
Fundraising
Formation Opportunities
Lead and manage direct reports within the department
Manage implementation of the Parish Relations plan
Effectively manage cross-department relationships through strong communication, collaboration, and partnership development
Implement and manage initiatives that strengthen Catholic Charities’ partnership with parishes and diocesan ministries, ensuring coordinated efforts that advance CCFW’s mission
Own strong, cultivated collaborative relationships with pastors, parish staff and lay leaders
Create cultivation plans for highly engaged parishes to maintain engagement and identify next “Top 10” parishes to deeply engage
Develop and own strategies to increase and strengthen relationships with diocesan parishes and key diocesan ministries
Collaborate with program leadership to enhance service delivery to parishes and parish communities
Serve as the central point of contact into CCFW for pastors, parish staff, and lay leaders
Complete required documentation to maintain accurate record of parish activity, touchpoints, and development opportunities
Work collaboratively with parishes and program leaders and staff to ensure parishes can connect with appropriate programs according to parish needs and vision and established CCFW referral process
Possess strong, working knowledge of agency programs and be able to articulate available services in a way that facilitates use and referral pipeline
Respond to and resolve parish concerns promptly while maintaining clear communication and ensuring thorough follow-through.
Coordinate training opportunities and other convenings between CCFW staff and parish ministries
Effectively articulate CCFW’s commitment to solidarity and service through active engagement with key parishes and diocesan leaders
Develop and implement cultivation plans for diocesan parishes ensuring strong collaborations and partnerships
Work jointly with Advancement to integrate parishes into identified appeals and giving opportunities
Develop, build, and implement strong CCFW Weekend appeal through collaboration, facilitation, and engagement
Solicit individual parish gifts to support agency growth and program implementation throughout Diocese
Maintain accurate donor records and gift histories in donor software
Develop and implement strategies to support formation of priests, seminarians, deacon candidates, and other lay leaders on CCFW’s mission, vision, and values
Cultivate opportunities for priests to engage in agency boards and committees as needed/required to help advance CCFW’s mission
Contribute to the agency’s efforts to provide spiritual development opportunities through weekly Masses, CST training, and other educational opportunities
Regularly participate in deanery meetings to solicit feedback to remain informed about changing regional needs and opportunities and provide big picture agency updates

Benefits

Full-time salaried position. Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education and internal equities.
Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Short Term Disability/ Accident Insurance/ Hospital Indemnity Insurance/ Critical Illness/ ID Shield
Health Savings Account- CCFW contributes $110 per month.
100% Company paid Long Term Disability
100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
16 paid Holidays (including being closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day)
Vacation Time- 100 hours in your first year.
Sick Time- 48 hours in your first year.
403(b) with employer match from day one- up to 6%
3 weeks paid parental/critical illness leave
Employee Assistance Program
CCFW Participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)
Mentorship Program
Wellness Program
Financial Coaching