ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Development Office
Senior Director of Donor Relations
Primary Responsibility: The Senior Director of Donor Relations is responsible for the strategic direction and management of leadership and top donors, including cultivating and growing the Executive Director’s portfolio, as well as fundraising initiatives and signature events essential to developing, expanding, and stewarding major philanthropic support for 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 for the Executive Director and bi-weekly call time; writing correspondence and donor cultivation reports; developing donor communication tools for cultivation, recognition, stewardship, solicitation, and oversee donor briefings
· Proactively identify leads of major gift donor prospects through various research methods, as well as portfolio coordination, including donor briefings and weekly alerts
· Create fundraising strategies for major campaigns which intersect with leadership and top donors, such as the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal, St. Patrick’s Cathedral Restoration, Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation, and other campaigns.
· Support the Executive Director in Board management, including Committees and actively recruiting new board members in collaboration with the Development Associate, Board Relations
· Respond to special needs and requests of donors
· Oversee the donor relations division budget in collaboration with the Senior Associate of Strategic Initiatives
· Represent the Executive Director and development department as needed
· Assume additional duties and special projects as assigned
Standards of Performance:
· Assist to successfully raise $15M-$20M annually
· Target a 5-10% increase for leadership donors
· Schedule 8-12 meetings a month for the Executive Director
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
· 8+ 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