ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Development Office
Associate Director, Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Vision Statement: In service to God, the Development Office of the Archdiocese of New York
seeks to build a culture of generosity inspired by our Lord’s own model of self-gift.
Through fundraising and stewardship, the Development Office cultivates long-lasting relationships with priests, parishioners, and lay leaders to ensure the financial stability of our Church in New York and to bear witness to Christ’s eternal message of charity.
Primary Responsibility: The Associate Director helps to manage, train, and motivate staff and assists with the planning and execution of the Appeal and Increased Offertory Campaigns.
Direct Supervisor: Director, Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Responsibilities:
· Assist the Director in all matters pertaining to implementation of the annual appeal, including developing mission-oriented campaign materials, managing the annual timeline, and monitoring weekly progress and benchmarks
· Report weekly progress of campaign manager performance to the Director
· Manage and supervise the daily activity of campaign managers
· Review meeting report memos to ensure benchmarks are being met
· Accompany campaign managers in the field weekly to provide support and guidance
· Help campaign managers develop parish-specific Appeal strategies tailored to the local community’s cultural background and particular demographics
· Assist in the creation and execution of weekly staff meetings
· Update creative and training materials
· Meet with pastors on an as-needed basis to provide support, guidance, and motivation
· Special projects as needed
Standards of Performance:
· Guide campaign managers throughout the achievement of their monetary and participation goals
· Remain on track with the benchmarks established for each task
· Successfully manage and mentor staff and ensure timely completion of assigned projects
· Successfully provide training to staff both formally during staff meetings and in the field
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree required
· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
· At least 5-8 years of experience in fundraising and management
· Driver’s license required
· Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire campaign managers, pastors, and parish volunteers
· Skilled at interfacing with clergy, parish staff, and parish volunteers respectfully and professionally
· An effective and polished communicator, both verbally and in written form
· Comfortable leading a team of 10-12 campaign managers and presenting to large groups
· Able to make financial projections and develop extensive parish tracking systems in Excel
· Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
· An intelligent, highly motivated self-starter and self-manager
· Detail-oriented, with excellent project and time management skills
· Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable
· Poised at all times and calm under pressure
· A passion for the Catholic church and a deep understanding of Catholic culture
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: eaf@filimonpartners.com