Mission Catalyst – Remote, Southern California

Catholic Leadership Institute•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$95,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

The Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) is seeking a Mission Catalyst to join their team. This remote position serves Southern California and surrounding areas, requiring candidates to be based within the region and able to travel regularly. CLI's vision is to create a world where individuals understand and fulfill their God-given mission, Catholic leaders are influential, and servant leadership is modeled in all aspects of life. CLI provides pastoral leadership formation and consulting services to strengthen confidence and competence in ministry, enabling leaders to articulate vision, call forth gifts, and create vibrant faith communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant experience.
Minimum of seven years of professional development experience in philanthropy.
Experience in closing major gifts of $25,000+.
Proficient in Raiser's Edge (or comparable CRM), with demonstrated skill in prospect research, wealth screening, and writing proposals and gift agreements.
Outstanding communication skills including the ability to listen effectively.
Natural relationship-builder who can find and make connections between people's passions and the mission of the organization.
Self-starter who is persistent and flexible.
Organized individual who pays attention to detail and follows through with contacts in an appropriate timeframe.
Ability to manage a portfolio of 100-125 donors through the moves management process from identification to stewardship.
Meets a first-year fundraising goal of $500,000+, with growth targets in subsequent years.
Willingness to travel (4-6 times/month – 50% or more).
Experience in working with the entire spectrum of donors from loyal to new prospects.
Ability to use referrals, networking, and research to grow a portfolio.
Expresses ideas and thoughts in a clear and effective manner with internal and external stakeholders; willing to communicate new ideas.
Thinks and acts independently; anticipates what needs to be done and does it.
Self-directed and adaptable; manages change in procedures, assignments, and priorities independently and without disruption.
Gains the trust and respect of leadership, co-workers and outside contacts; able to network to accomplish goals.
Genuine interest in stakeholders and co-workers; willing to go the extra step for the organization's success; committed to prayerful servant leadership.
Practicing Catholic with a deep love of the Roman Catholic Church.
Strong understanding of Catholic culture, Church structure, parish life, ministries, roles, and evangelization and discipleship.
Successful completion of a background and reference check.

Responsibilities

Develop strong relationships with existing and potential donor candidates throughout the country.
Help project and determine gift activity goals.
Engage key volunteers in the cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects.
Create new, upgrade, and manage current donor relationships.
Identify, cultivate, and steward potential and current donors with the capacity to make large gifts.
Engage current donors in meaningful ways to grow relationships and encourage continued support.
Identify new donor prospects and involve them in supporting CLI's mission.
Prepare, deliver, and follow-up on proposals and gift opportunities for major donor prospects.
Plan, implement, and track short-term and long-term strategies with the Mission Advancement Team to measure success and create accurate revenue, cash, and involvement metrics.