The Development Office is looking for a Principal Gifts Manager
The job description is attached.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Mission 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: Oversee a portfolio of 250-300 donors and prospects focusing on renewals and upgrades to meet annual goal
Direct Supervisor: Director, Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Responsibilities:
- Stewards a portfolio between $2M and $4M with an increase of 5-10% in revenue annually
- Plans and implements strategies from cultivation activity to gift closure; reports progress toward achievement
- Maintains a current knowledge of Archdiocesan programs and fundraising priorities
- Renews or upgrades approximately 80% of current portfolio donors
- Identifies donors who are capable of being upgraded to the leadership giving level ($100,000+)
- Manages special projects as needed
Standards of Performance:
- Identify and qualify a pool of major and leadership gift prospects to convert them into donors
- Attend in-person donor cultivation and solicitation meetings
- Develop cultivation opportunities and tailored solicitation strategies
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- A Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3-5 years of fundraising experience with measurable results and a strong emphasis on five and six-figure gifts
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Motivated to constantly seek ways to improve fundraising results
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Raiser’s Edge
- The ability and desire to take on added responsibility as it presented
- Skilled at carrying out multiple and diverse tasks concurrently
- Adept at working collaboratively with colleagues across departments
- A passion for the Catholic Church and a deep understanding of Catholic culture