The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is an independent, nonprofit community foundation committed to growing philanthropy according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Grounded in the principles of faith and service, CFGP meets the diverse needs of donors and Catholic institutions through charitable fund management and development consulting. Their services ensure an investment in the future of their faith.
Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO), the Advancement Officer is responsible for the overall success of annual giving, targeted community engagement initiatives, and the stewardship activities of The Catholic Foundation’s Advancement Team. The Advancement Officer directs and administers all aspects of annual giving to benefit The Catholic Foundation with a special focus on securing unrestricted gifts, including through direct mail, digital solicitation strategy, events sponsorships, and direct solicitation. This role works to attract, retain, and grow a robust base of annual donors and community supporters, and seeks to identify and cultivate new donors for both the major gift and planned gift pipeline in conjunction with CPO and Associate Director of Advancement. The Advancement Officer also provides strategic oversight and implementation of special giving and community engagement projects, as well as the Advancement Team’s recognition and stewardship initiatives. The Advancement Officer is a key member of The Catholic Foundation’s Advancement Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Secure new, renewed, or increased funding from individuals through online giving, direct mail and digital campaigns, special events, and direct proposals with a special focus on growing The Catholic Foundation’s unrestricted Impact Fund and unrestricted Endowment Fund.
- Build and maintain positive, donor-centric relationships with individual donors, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
- Work effectively with CPO and Associate Director of Advancement to identify new donors and build strategies for engaging and encouraging donors to give at higher levels.
- Lead targeted giving initiatives, as directed, to support fund growth at The Catholic Foundation.
- Manage The Foundation’s stewardship activities, including the Legacy Society, Giving Societies, and other groups that emerge. Activities include implementing and maintaining donor recognition, managing special events for members of annual and lifetime giving societies, as well as other strategies designed to thank and celebrate Catholic Foundation and Archdiocesan donors.
- Support CPO with implementing Planned Giving strategies, including direct mail campaigns, digital and online communications, special events, and The Catholic Foundation’s annual Create Your Catholic Legacy Month awareness campaign.
- Lead special community engagement initiatives, such as the development of a Catholic Young Professional Network, with a focus on growing The Catholic Foundation’s network of supporters.
- Establish benchmarks and regular reporting processes under the direction of the CPO to measure results of all activities.
- Work with CPO to achieve established revenue goals for each fiscal year.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in donor database, and tracks progress toward fundraising goals.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Development Consulting staff in the creation of project timelines and producing related content for Advancement projects. Ensure timeliness, accuracy and consistency in messaging.
- Attend community events and speaking engagements on behalf of The Catholic Foundation.
- Keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices in philanthropy and fundraising
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of fundraising experience and proven track record for securing gifts
Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful annual fundraising strategies
Ability to collect, organize and analyze data related to donor giving
Proficient in donor database formats; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus
Strong understanding of the Catholic faith
Excellent organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills
The ability to be motivated and a self-starter
The ability to take direction and handle multiple projects
Positive attitude and passion for playing a role in fulfilling the organization's mission
Considerable knowledge of fundraising techniques and sources of funding
Must have valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to attend outside meetings
Some weekend and evening event staffing is required.
Only Local candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to careers@thecfgp.org with “Advancement Officer” in the subject line.
