Diocesan Chief Philanthropy & Campaigns Officer

Archdiocese of Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Detroit seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead a comprehensive philanthropic program supporting the Archbishop's priorities across SHMS, Catholic schools, and ministry initiatives.

You will set strategy for annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, donor engagement, and advancement operations, while building strong relationships with donors, parishes, and foundations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• CFRE, CAP, or equivalent professional fundraising certification preferred.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible fundraising and advancement leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year advancement strategy aligned with Archbishop's vision and priorities.
• Lead the design, planning, and execution of campaigns, including annual, major, capital, endowment, and special initiatives.
• Oversee donor engagement, stewardship, gift processing, reporting, and analytics.
• Foster a culture of stewardship and philanthropy across the Archdiocese and affiliated ministries.

Skills

Transformational gifts

Major gifts leadership

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Budget forecasting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CFRE / CAP preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Donor analytics

Gift processing software

Job description

The Archdiocese of Detroit seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to lead a comprehensive philanthropic program supporting the Archbishop's priorities across SHMS, Catholic schools, and ministry initiatives.

You will set strategy for annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, donor engagement, and advancement operations, while building strong relationships with donors, parishes, and foundations.