Director of Development

Archdiocese of Miami; Pompano Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Coleman Catholic Parish in Pompano Beach, Florida, seeks a qualified full-time Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives and donor engagement for both the Parish and School.

Reporting to the Pastor and with a dotted line to the Development Corporation of the Archdiocese of Miami, the role will organize development timelines, annual goals, and capital campaigns while aligning with the Archdiocese’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field preferred.
• Professional experience in nonprofit development including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Proficiency with donor databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff, volunteers, and benefactors.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and values of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Professional demeanor, discretion, and high ethical standards required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual and long-term fundraising strategies, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, special events, and grant opportunities.
• Cultivate and steward strong relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Board members, and volunteers to identify, solicit, and secure philanthropic support.
• Oversee donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgments, stewardship reports, and impact materials.
• Coordinate and execute fundraising events and campaigns that raise both funds and awareness for the Parish and School.
• Manage donor database and development systems to track contributions, pledges, and stewardship activities accurately.
• Provide regular fundraising progress reports and revenue forecasts to leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Represent the Parish and School in the community to build visibility and strengthen partnerships.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Discretion & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in nonprofit management

Tools

Donor CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director of Development
Published: 10/12/2026

St. Coleman Catholic Parish in Pompano Beach, Florida, has an opening for a qualified full-time Director of Development to lead fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships, and oversee all aspects of securing gift resources. The Director of Development is responsible for the execution and organization of the development and advancement efforts of St. Coleman Catholic Church and School. This person will work under the direction and supervision of the Pastor and, have a functional reporting relationship to the school principal, under the guidance of the President of the Development Corporation of the Archdiocese of Miami. This position will document and track development and capital campaign timelines, calendar, goals, and coordinate with the Development Committee(s) to ensure a strong base of ongoing financial and philanthropic support. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Primary Duties and Functions:

• Develop and execute annual and long-term fundraising strategies, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, special events, and grant opportunities.
• Cultivate and steward strong relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Board members, and volunteers to identify, solicit, and secure philanthropic support.
• Oversee donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgments, stewardship reports, and impact materials.
• Coordinate and execute fundraising events and campaigns that raise both funds and awareness for the Parish and School.
• Manage donor database and development systems to track contributions, pledges, and stewardship activities accurately.
• Provide regular fundraising progress reports and revenue forecasts to leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Represent the Parish and School in the community to build visibility and strengthen partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field preferred.
• Professional experience in nonprofit development preferred, including knowledge of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
• Proficiency with donor databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff, volunteers, and benefactors.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and values of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Professional demeanor, discretion, and high ethical standards required.

In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: www.info.flclearinghouse.com/.