The Development Office is looking for a Development Associate, Stewardship Appeal.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: eaf@filimonpartners.com
Primary Responsibility: Provide support to the Director of the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal, assist with the daily operations of the department, and support the financial goals of the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal and Renew + Rebuild.
Professional Level: At least 2-3 years of professional work experience
Direct Supervisor: Director of Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Responsibilities:
- Schedules pastor and donor meetings for the Director
- Prepares presentations for the Director, including but not limited to presentations for: the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal Leadership Committee, deanery meetings, weekly staff meeting, Pastors’ Advisory Committee and any trainings
- Prepares agendas and minutes for staff meetings and Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal Leadership Committee meetings
- Creates weekly pastor newsletters
- Edits and prepares memoranda and donor correspondence, including solicitation letters, gift processing error responses, tax receipt letters, acknowledgement letters, and general follow-up letters for the Director
- Professionally answers, screens, and directs telephone calls and emails for the Appeal office
- Assists in tracking responses for Appeal events and other development events on an as-needed basis
- Executes internal mailings to pastors as needed
- Provides administrative support to other senior staff members and the campaign managers as needed
- Special projects as needed
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
- A Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role in a professional environment
- Experience in development and fundraising is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable
- Ability to represent the archdiocese in a polished and professional manner
- A self-motivated team player