Parish and Community Services (PCS)
Reports To:
PCS Sr. Director and Business Development Manager
Position Summary:
The Development Officer's (D.O.) primary responsibility is to fundraise. Constituents include Catholic groups such as parishes, schools, and related organizations. The D.O. is responsible for meeting fundraising and engagement goals established by the PCS Mgmt. team. This is to be done through effective identification, cultivation, solicitation stewardship, and documentation. Development Officers provide support in the areas of Box of Joy ministry, Food Packing Events, parish and school initiatives, event fundraising, community engagement, and project support through parishes, organizations, and schools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for prospecting donors/groups that result in achieving fundraising goal
Comfortable with virtual selling and selling strategies to accelerate prospecting and generate fundraising
Monthly Travel required
Assist the Director, PCS Managers, and Development team in developing and implementing programs to support initiatives
Represent the department in meetings, conferences, and events where necessary
Responsible for the cultivation and management of donors/groups - some existing donors and others with identified potential - with the goal of increasing financial support through regular communications (phone calls, emails, blogs, and written correspondence)
Manage the identification, evaluation, and cultivation of prospects, and assist in the stewardship plan of donors once they have made a commitment
Meet or exceed the expected level of activity each week and month, e., number of calls, asks, personal correspondence, etc
Uphold established department protocols related to donor records, including documenting interactions with parishes, schools, and groups
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Require/Preferred:
Proven experience/success in fundraising or sales
Demonstrated high level of people skills, written and verbal communication skills, detail orientation, leadership and delegation abilities, organization, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, including comfort, energy and poise in public speaking
A sound working knowledge of fundraising principles
Possess understanding and knowledge of the Catholic Church and hierarchy
Proven ability to work as part of a team
The ability to comprehend and effectively communicate CCO's mission to donors
Proven ability to work independently and take the initiative in effectively prospecting, engaging, and closing
Commitment to Christian-based fundraising
Commitment to professional ethics in working with highly confidential, sensitive information
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and resolve problems quickly
Excellent oral and written communication skills, in English, as well as superior interpersonal, organizational, and motivational skills
Familiarity with donor/customer database management and online fundraising tools
Strong technical skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, and Data Systems
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required for meetings, donor visits, and events
Ability to accompany donors and staff on international vision/mission trips to visit CCO projects in developing countries
Experience Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of successful fundraising experience or sales experience with documented success outcomes.
Characteristics:
Flexible, adaptable, results-oriented, highly organized, self-starter, creative, quick learner, positive attitude, proven team player
Education or Certification Requirements:
Associate's degree (or commensurate fundraising/sales experience)
Application Process
Please submit your resume by email to HR@CrossCatholic.org and include the title of the position in the subject line. Please be sure to include a cover letter detailing your spiritual background.
We are a Catholic ministry with an ecumenical staff of Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox believers working in unity to provide food, water, housing, education, orphan support, medical care, micro-enterprise, and disaster relief - and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ - to the poorest of the poor in more than 30 countries around the world. We believe strongly in unifying Christians in this mission of mercy, and we believe that creating a welcoming work environment for all Christian faiths is essential to achieving our ministry goals.
