Parish Stewardship Campaign Lead

Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of New York seeks a Campaign Manager to oversee fundraising priorities for a portfolio of parishes in the Staten Island Deanery, including the Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal and the Increased Offertory Program.

You will develop strategies with pastors to meet archdiocese goals, prepare donor communications, and coordinate volunteers across parishes within Staten Island.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 1-3 years professional work experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license; travel to parishes as needed.
• Raiser's Edge experience and Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising for a portfolio of parishes including capital projects, operations, debt reduction, and reserves.
• Meet with pastors to craft tailored fundraising strategies to meet goals.
• Prepare correspondence and templates for Archbishop Hicks, pastors, and parishioners.
• Identify parishioners with capacity for greater giving.
• Consult with 25-35 parishes to achieve annual fund goals for the stewardship appeal.
• Collaborate with pastors and gift officers to close gifts in the $500-$9,999 range.
• Articulate the appeal message and assist in establishing parish volunteer teams.
• Work with parishes to increase offertory by 20% or more and support special projects.

Skills

Effective communicator

Strong presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Archdiocese of New York seeks a Campaign Manager to oversee fundraising priorities for a portfolio of parishes in the Staten Island Deanery, including the Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal and the Increased Offertory Program.

You will develop strategies with pastors to meet archdiocese goals, prepare donor communications, and coordinate volunteers across parishes within Staten Island.