Are you a development professional ready to lead advancement for an agency that provides life necessities, education, and advocacy to move families toward self-sufficiency?
Catholic Charities Boston (CCB) is one of the largest social service non-profit organizations in Massachusetts. Our vision is to create a just, equitable, and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. Each year we assist tens of thousands of people to move from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or ethnicity.
We seek an energetic and entrepreneurial Senior Vice President of Advancement to create a sustainable fundraising program to ensure and enrich the diversified services which Catholic Charities delivers. This role is a member of the leadership team and will report directly to the President. The ideal candidate will be a fundraising expert who believes in the power of philanthropy and who can thoughtfully and effectively implement best-practice strategies that will significantly increase philanthropic results for the organization.
Major Responsibilities
- Responsible for fundraising strategy including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and donor relations
- Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program to support the Agency’s strategic plans; establish appropriate metrics and process for monitoring, measuring, and reporting results on an ongoing basis to the President and Board of Trustees
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of highly skilled, dedicated fundraisers and operations experts; set goals and provide ongoing feedback and annual performance evaluations
- Demonstrate thought leadership, listening, problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, along with intellectual curiosity to seek continuous improvement and support a positive work environment
- Spark a passion for supporting the work of Catholic Charities among existing and prospective donors in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team; use compelling storytelling to highlight the work of the Agency and the impact on clients
- Research, identify, cultivate, and solicit funds from public and private foundations and individuals, working collaboratively with Senior Vice President of Government and Community Affairs and the grants team
- Serve as a member of the leadership team, working collaboratively to implement the mission of Catholic Charities; attend and present at Board of Trustees meetings
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor or master’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience working in advancement/development with management, direct mail, annual fund, planned giving, capital campaign, and event planning experience planned giving, and donor relations
- Must have proven major gift fundraising experience
- Experience managing and leading a team
- A strong understanding and commitment to human services
- Must live within commuting distance of Catholic Charities’ South Boston office as this hybrid role requires several in-office days each week
- Ability to work days, evenings and weekends as needed • Must be willing to travel to remote agency locations including donor meetings and events
- A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel
Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Visit us at: www.ccab.org.
