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
Full Job Description
Director of Campus Ministry
Under the supervision of the President and in coordination with the Director of Spiritual Activities, the Director of Campus Ministry helps create an environment that encourages and guides all members of the Spellman community to contribute to the Catholic identity of the school and the formation of a faith community that responds to the diverse spiritual needs of the students, teachers, staff, and parents. The ideal candidate for this position would be an individual who is prayerful and a Catholic in good standing. He or she would be faithful to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and skilled in youth ministry.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the President and Director of Spiritual Activities to establish high-level goals and strategic plans for the campus ministry department.
- Liturgy/Worship
- Assists Chaplain in the planning of school-wide Masses.
- Assists in recruiting and training lectors and servers.
- Creates worship aids for school-wide Masses.
- Assists in planning days for school wide reception of the sacrament of reconciliation and weekly Eucharistic adoration.
- Assists with the sacramental preparation of students seeking baptism, confirmation, and first communion.
- Retreats and trips
- Plans and executes day retreats for all grade levels
- Plans Emmaus retreats (two-night overnight retreats for juniors and seniors)
- Creates and facilitates faith and service trips for students during summer or school breaks
- Facilitates trips to Archdiocesan events such as New York Catholic Youth Day
- Student Life
- Helps all clubs/activities to integrate the Catholic mission and spirituality of the school.
- Makes referrals to guidance for students who need counseling or social services.
- Provides mentoring for students who will serve in leadership roles in retreats and other activities sponsored by Campus ministry.
- Works with the Chaplain in fostering awareness of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
- Offers students personal spiritual support, coaching, and guidance.
- Christian service
- Coordinates and supervises the year-long Christian Service program, which requires students at all grade levels to complete service hours in the wider community.
- Identifies and recognizes the students who have attained a Circle “S” Christian Service Award (for service hours above and beyond what is required).
- Ensures that Christian service activities are in accord with Catholic teaching.
- Helps locate and validate agencies at which students can perform service.
- Publicizes school-wide service projects as they become available.
- Professional development
- Organizes professional development opportunities for school faculty.
- Organizes a yearly retreat opportunity for faculty.
- Pro-Life Activities
- Assists the Moderator of the Pro-Life Club in planning and organizing the annual March for Life student pilgrimage to Washington DC.
- Provide opportunities for the whole school community to participate in pro-life activities.
- Campus Ministry Office/Lounge
- Organizes use and supervision of the Campus Ministry Lounge (room 216).
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Theology, Philosophy, or Religious Studies. Master’s degree preferred
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, docs, sheets, etc)
- Understanding of the high school education culture and being able to interact professionally with students, faculty, and parents.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
POSITION CONCEPT:
Under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of the Family Life (FL) Office, this Specialist is responsible for organizing, developing, and implementing marriage ministries programs for the English-speaking Community in the Archdiocese of New York. S/he focuses his/her work and effort on Marriage Formation (Preparation)/Pre-Cana, and NFP/FABMs. This position has been an evolving role over the past several years as the cultural, economic and operational structures of the Church have continuously been changing and traditional boundaries and ways of living and working are yielding to new ways.
This Specialist is a professional and pastoral woman or man, highly organized, mature self-starter who works independently and exhibits a high-level work ethic as well as excellent communication skills. S/he has a desire to evangelize – making use of the programs as a means to introduce people to the person and saving action of Jesus Christ.
This position is responsible for:
- Managing the Archdiocesan Marriage Ministries programs as they relate to Marriage Preparation. This may include recruiting couples for Marriage Ministries roles/opportunities (including pre-cana hosts and pre-cana facilitator couples).
- Managing delegated aspects of the Archdiocesan English Marriage Preparation and Convalidation programs in collaboration with the Family Life Office team. This particularly includes, but is not limited to, responsibilities for the successful sponsoring of in-person and virtual English Pre-Cana events.
- Host/facilitation and/or oversight of occasional Pre-Cana days (mostly Saturdays, but possibly multiple-evening sessions – about 1-2x a month, in place of a weekday of work).
- Collaborating with the Marriage team on development of the Archdiocesan Marriage program that may include: working with our current blended marriage prep program, developing and/or coordinating video content for new or updated program content, using project management tools/techniques to implement new programs/content, being attentive to audiences and analytics, and building a network of ongoing facilitator and/or mentor couples, etc.
- Managing aspects of the Office’s NFP/FABM initiatives particularly as it involves the NFP Awareness Giveaway and referrals for women/couples needing training/support with NFP/FA, and monitoring the external monthly NFP Support (e.g., via Google Sheets). Keeping in touch with the Office’s external NFP/FA support partners to understand and promote as appropriate the evolving FABMs and Femtech opportunities that are in alignment with Church teaching, to strengthen and broaden our services in this field.
- Maintaining knowledge of local and regional Marriage Ministry programs that we could recommend.
- Managing and working within an annual budget.
- Adhering to the internal and external deadlines for the Director.
Required Faith-Based Knowledge/Commitment
- A practicing Catholic who accepts and is willing to abide by and give personal witness to authentic Church teachings, particularly on issues relating to the Office’s mission to promote respect for human life, family and marriage, chastity and human sexuality.
- Ability to articulate the core teachings of the Catholic Faith as handed on through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium of the Church. Good knowledge of Church teaching particularly on issues regarding marriage and family, the theology of the body, and life issues.
- Able to support the Family Life Office’s mission to respect all human life, in particular the most vulnerable.
Education, Experience and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in marriage and family studies, theology, or related fields (psychology, counseling, education, etc.) or Pastoral Certification required. Master’s Degree a plus.
- Helpful to be bi-lingual (English/Spanish), but not necessary.
- A good knowledge of Church teaching on issues regarding marriage and family, the theology of the body, natural family planning and pro-life. Some familiarity with the various methods of NFP, an acceptance of the NFP lifestyle and desire to promote it throughout the archdiocese required. Some studies in marriage and family life or previous experience are necessary.
- Capable of designing/conducting in-person and virtual marriage workshops and events, working with our Special Events Office and Creative Design teams to sponsor/execute successful events.
- Willing to work with spouse in marriage prep and marriage enrichment workshops/events.
- Familiar with current social media platforms and their effectiveness in promoting our marriage-related services and products to our targeted audiences.
- Digital competency and strong technology skills with proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook), and an openness to learning new software and technologies including project management, digital survey tools, and digital communications tools.
- Highly organized with strong time management skills, able to prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously and proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion.
- Excellent interpersonal and pastoral skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Licensed Driver; Must have access to a car and be willing to travel throughout the archdiocese and to collaborate with departments and agencies within the chancery, the archdiocese and beyond.
Send resume to FLRLjobs@archny.org
Position Description
Reporting to the Director of Parish Finance, the Associate Director of Parish Finance is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Financial and Administrative operations of the parishes and schools within the Deanery. The position will also serve as a liaison for these parishes and parish schools to the Archdiocesan Finance Office. Position also has a reporting line to the Director of Parish Training/Reporting.
Identify, develop, and coordinate resources to assist pastors and administrators in financial reporting and operations. Troubleshoot and resolve issues and/or refer the pastors and administrators to the appropriate resources. Ensure accurate monthly recording and reporting of financial information on the ConnectNow Accounting software.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Liaison with outside accountants, parish bookkeepers and secretaries within the deanery to assist the parishes in financial reporting and operations. Ensure that regular accountant and bookkeeping meetings are held at the parish.
- Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan financial and operational procedures.
- Visit parishes on a regular basis to meet with pastors and parish staff on financial and administrative matters.
- Ensure that all budgets and financial reports are collected and verify that the information is correct.
- Analyze parishes’ operating practices in the areas of record keeping and accounting, develop controls, and suggest revisions to established procedures.
- Communicate operating policies and procedures to the parishes within the deanery and serve as a representative for the Finance Office at the deanery meetings.
- Coordinate with the Archdiocesan Construction Management Consultant to establish and monitor preventive maintenance program for all buildings.
- Become thoroughly familiar with the parishes in the deanery and develop management, narrative, financial, and statistical reports for weekly submission to the Finance Office.
- Become certified in ParishSoft Accounting Software to ensure the complete and up-to-date recording of financial information.
- Maintain certification in the use of ParishSoft Accounting Software by working with a parish within their deanery and the Director of Parish Training/Reporting.
- Ensure that Parishes/Parish Schools pay their Consolidated Invoices as soon as possible. If they cannot, assist the Pastor/Principal through the IPF process.
- Support the Pastor through the IPF application process. Sign-off on the IPF application to ensure that the information is thorough and accurate.
- Assist the IPF board and sub-committee members as needed to complete the subvention approval process.
- Analyze parishes’ financial operations as part of the Request For Authorization (‘RFA’) process.
- Assist the Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer for any special projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
- Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel systems.
- Must be a self-starter, possess leadership qualities. Possess the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Marcus.Ryan@archny.org
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 300-350 donors and prospects focusing on renewals and upgrades to meet annual goals
Direct Supervisor: Director, Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Responsibilities:
- Stewards a portfolio between $1.5M and $3M with an increase of 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, including but not limited to special events and committee management
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
- Demonstrated success in a prior fundraising role
- 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
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: eaf@filimonpartners.com