ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Development Office
Director of Special Campaigns
Primary Responsibility: The Director of Special Campaigns is responsible for the strategic direction and management for the St. John Vianney Clergy Residence and St. Joseph Seminary. The Director will cultivate new and current portfolio through leadership gifts, foundation grants, and the annual mailing to support the Archdiocese of New York.
Direct Supervisor: Executive Director, Leadership Gifts and Strategic Partnerships
Responsibilities:
· Responsible for portfolio management, including 2-4 meetings a week; writing correspondence and donor cultivation reports; developing donor communication tools for cultivation, recognition, stewardship, and solicitation, oversee donor briefings
· Proactively identify leads of major gift donor prospects through various research methods, as well as portfolio coordination, including donor briefings
· Create fundraising strategies for major campaigns which intersect with leadership and top donors for St. John Vianney Clergy Residence and St. Joseph’s Seminary
· Acts as point person for current and future board activities, including recruitment, stewardship, and committee management
· Secure $2-3M per year through leadership gift donors
· Respond to special needs and requests of donors and collaborate with senior staff at both campus’
· Represent the Executive Director and development department as needed
· Assume additional duties and special projects as assigned
Standards of Performance:
· Successfully raise $2M-$3M annually
· Target a 5-10% increase for leadership donors
· Schedule 5-8 meetings a month with leadership donors and prospects
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
· 5+ years of experience in development
· Demonstrated experience collaborating with board members in development-related activities, providing them with high quality support
· Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to build effective, positive, and collaborative relationships with board members, senior leadership, archdiocesan staff, and clergy
· Exceptional communicator, both with written and oral presentation skills
· 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