Parish Stewardship Campaign Lead

Archny; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Archny is seeking 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 Increased Offertory Program. The role involves developing strategies with pastors to meet diocesan priorities and manage communications for capital projects, operational needs, and donor relations.

The position requires 1–3 years of experience, strong communications and organizational skills, and willingness to

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional work experience.
• Effective and polished communicator, with strong presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Driver’s license required for visiting assigned parishes.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial strength and stability of the Archdiocese of New York and its parishes by assisting to raise money for capital projects, operational expenses, debt reduction, and reserves for future needs.
• Meet regularly with pastors across the archdiocese to craft tailored strategies to help the parish reach its fundraising and participation goals.
• Draft and prepare customized Archbishop Hicks, pastor and parishioner correspondence, acknowledgment and appeal letter templates; provide copy edit support for leadership donor letters and collateral materials for the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.
• Identify and upgrade parishioner prospects who have the capacity for greater giving.
• Responsibilities specific to the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal include: Consult with 25-35 parishes to achieve annual fund goals; Collaborate with pastors and gift officers to close gifts in the $500-$9,999 range; Articulate the Appeal message and case in a compelling and resonant way; Assist pastor in establishing volunteer teams at parishes to maximize fundraising efforts.
• Responsibilities specific to the Increased Offertory Program include: Work with parishes to enhance their offertory giving, with the goal of increasing regular offertory by 20% or more; Emphasize stewardship as an integral component to the success of the campaign.
• Special projects and events as needed
• Some evenings and weekends required

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Driver’s license

Spanish

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Archny is seeking 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 Increased Offertory Program. The role involves developing strategies with pastors to meet diocesan priorities and manage communications for capital projects, operational needs, and donor relations.

The position requires 1–3 years of experience, strong communications and organizational skills, and willingness to