Donor-Centric Marketing & Stewardship Coordinator

Marquette Board of Light and Power; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Pension retirement benefits

Full-time position in Marquette, MI

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Marquette is seeking a full-time Marketing and Stewardship Coordinator to join its Stewardship & Development Department in Marquette, MI. You will help advance the mission through marketing, communications, donor engagement, and development initiatives, coordinating with the Executive Director and supporting programs across the Upper Peninsula.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and creative problem-solver who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, development, or related field preferred.
• Experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit administration, or project management preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, clergy, parish leaders, staff, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Marketing & Communications: Create and edit newsletters, donor stories, annual reports, campaign materials, brochures, and other print and digital communications.
• Digital Marketing: Maintain website content, email communications, and social media with consistent messaging and branding.
• Donor Stewardship: Support donor recognition, engagement, and outreach through personalized communications and impact reports.
• Development Support: Maintain donor information and giving histories in the CRM, track engagement, and identify giving opportunities.
• Executive Director Support: Coordinate meetings with donors, parish leaders, priests, and prospective fundholders, including materials and follow-up.
• Foundation & Endowment Support: Assist with stewardship of existing endowments and outreach to establish new funds.
• Event Coordination: Plan donor recognition events and stewardship initiatives.
• Administrative & Project Support: Manage calendars, reports, materials, and timelines to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Mission Support: Collaborate with diocesan staff, parishes, schools, donors, and partners to advance stewardship.

Skills

Marketing communications

Donor relations

Project management

Fundraising

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, development, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

CRM systems

Website management

Email marketing

Social media

Job description

The Catholic Diocese of Marquette is seeking a full-time Marketing and Stewardship Coordinator to join its Stewardship & Development Department in Marquette, MI. You will help advance the mission through marketing, communications, donor engagement, and development initiatives, coordinating with the Executive Director and supporting programs across the Upper Peninsula.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and creative problem-solver who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple