Chief Advancement Officer & Legacy Foundation Leader

Catholic Diocese of Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Nashville seeks a Chief Advancement Officer & Executive Director to unite strategy with hands-on leadership in philanthropy, major gifts, donor relations, and operations. This leader will inherit a small development team and work closely with the Bishop and Chief Administrative Officer to advance diocesan giving goals.

The role focuses on growing major gifts, estate planning endowments, and legacy gifts while collaborating with financial professionals and CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Senior development leader with proven track record in major gifts.
• Experience coordinating with bishops and executive leadership.
• Experience with Catholic fundraising, clergy, and CRM systems is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead major gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Develop and implement development strategy and operations.
• Manage and mentor the development team.
• Serve as Executive Director of the Catholic Legacy Foundation.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor relationships

Strategic direction

Team leadership

Development operations

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Catholic Diocese of Nashville seeks a Chief Advancement Officer & Executive Director to unite strategy with hands-on leadership in philanthropy, major gifts, donor relations, and operations. This leader will inherit a small development team and work closely with the Bishop and Chief Administrative Officer to advance diocesan giving goals.

The role focuses on growing major gifts, estate planning endowments, and legacy gifts while collaborating with financial professionals and CRM systems.