Job Opportunities: Development Director
NOW HIRING:
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Terms: Full-Time Employee
Experience: 5-10 Years
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay: Salary, commensurate with experience
Send applications or inquiries to: ptravers@saintsaj.org
View job posting here: CatholicJobs.com
Job Description
OVERALL DESCRIPTION:
The Development Director reports directly to the Penn & Drexel Newman Director and is responsible for leading and managing the fund development program, to raise funds for programs, facilities, and endowment for the Catholic campus ministry for Penn & Drexel students. The Development Director works closely with the Newman Director and is supported by and oversees the Development Manager and interns to fulfill the Strategic Fundraising Plan. You will also be supported by the Communications Director. Primary responsibilities and relationships with other people in the institution are outlined below.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee the development & execution of the Strategic Fundraising Plan. Responsible for all matters related to the execution, management, and support of Development Team.
2. Identify, cultivate, solicit and close gifts. Maintain an active pool of prospective benefactors who can support the ministry.
3. Conduct a minimum of ten (10) face-to-face visits monthly (in and out of state) with potential benefactors in the form of discovery, cultivation, solicitation or stewardship meetings.
4. Assist in scheduling, coordination and follow-up of face-to-face visits for the Newman Director or other staff and volunteers as appropriate.
5. Supervise the stewardship process, including prompt gift acknowledgement, for all benefactors.
6. Prepare reports as appropriate and submit to the Newman Director.
7. Plan and supervise direct mail, special events, and other solicitation activities as needed.
8. Plan and supervise the production and distribution of newsletters, brochures and other marketing materials in support of the campus ministry.
9. Direct the organization and management of the comprehensive development program through supervision of volunteers and development staff.
10. Keeps benefactors and their intentions in prayer and encourages other ministry staff to do the same.
11. Pursues professional and/or faith development opportunities.
12. Participates in meetings and conversations that shape future vision and strategies for the Center.
13. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Newman Director to include special projects to assist in the overall fundraising efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Mission driven and affinity with the overall mission of the Catholic campus ministry.
-Bachelor's degree or higher.
-At least five years demonstrated success and experience in managing an advancement program.
-Ability to travel 2-5 days monthly to complete donor visits.
Thorough knowledge of fundraising principles.
-Enthusiasm and excellent people skills are essential. The successful candidate must have the flexibility to handle the needs of a fast-paced office and those of benefactors.
-Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
-Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and to lead and motivate others, especially volunteers.
-Thoroughness in planning and implementing work, including goals, budget, timetables, and action steps to achieve objectives.
-Ability to work effectively with other staff members, campus representatives, and volunteers.
-Ability to think creatively and is not complacent in doing tasks 'because that's the way they've always been done'. Is comfortable challenging the process.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
• Competitive/flexible salary based on experience
• Ability to engage with extraordinary, faith-driven and inspiring alumni base
• Mission driven work with extraordinary team seeking to make a lasting impact on the community
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Retirement Package.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work-from-home/ in-person arrangement
• Support and resources to help you achieve your goals, including a database of 15,000 people and two full-time support staff.
• Opportunity to make a difference in our community.
• Support and resources to help you achieve your goals.
• Environment where you are valued for your contributions.
• Long-term career path with mentorship and growth potential
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit the following documents to Patrick Travers, the Newman Director at ptravers@saintsaj.org.
• Resume
• Cover Letter (explaining why you are interested in the position and how your background qualifies you as a good fit for the position)
About the Employer
The Penn & Drexel Newman Center at St. Agatha-St. James Parish is an apostolic Catholic community that works with the university community and families to live a full Christian Life as "missionary disciples". We are in a period of growth, having recently launched a bold 5-year Strategic Plan to build a culture of "Missionary Discipleship." Your role includes this missionary discipleship and re-engaging our incredible alumni, to impact their sense of community and common mission. You will work with a passionate, energetic, fun team that believes in changing the future through helping our student's grow in faith!