Stewardship Programs and Services Manager

Oregon Catholic Press; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 91,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with broad coverage

Dental, vision, FSA, life/LTD plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Oregon Catholic Press is seeking a Stewardship Programs and Services Manager to lead Corresponsables de Dios (CDD) initiatives across parishes and dioceses. You will coordinate formation, evaluation and follow-up while building strong relationships with pastors and diocesan leaders.

Bilingual English/Spanish and intercultural skills are essential to serve Hispanic-Latino Catholic communities. You will develop leadership trainings, manage multiple projects, and work with the Director to grow

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit management, pastoral ministry, theology, organizational leadership, communications or another relevant field.
• 5–10 years nonprofit administration, fundraising, philanthropy, Catholic ministry, stewardship, parish/diocesan leadership or related.
• Bilingual and biliterate (Spanish and English) with strong written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Intercultural competency within Hispanic-Latino Catholic environments.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church structure, parish/diocesan ministry and stewardship principles.
• Fundraising, donor engagement or nonprofit advancement experience.
• Strong pastoral and relational skills to accompany pastors and volunteers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate stewardship programs and services.
• Coordinate parish and diocesan projects from assessment to formation and follow-up.
• Facilitate English/Spanish stewardship presentations and trainings.
• Support pastors, staff, volunteers in developing stewardship practices.
• Manage calendars, materials, communications, travel and client relationships.
• Collaborate with Director to strengthen programs and opportunities for growth.
• Identify parish/diocesan needs and prepare proposals and agreements.
• Develop measures of participation, effectiveness and financial sustainability.
• Recruit and coordinate stewardship consultants and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Intercultural competency

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

Facilitation

Fundraising knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The OCP Stewardship Programs and Services Manager will be responsible for managing and executing OCP’s stewardship formation programs and services through Corresponsables de Dios (CDD). The position will coordinate and facilitate Stewardship Enhancement Initiatives and other stewardship services with parishes and dioceses, including preparation, leadership formation, implementation, evaluation and follow-up. This role will maintain and develop relationships with pastors, diocesan leaders, parish staff and ministry leaders and will support the Director in strengthening programs and identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth. Because CDD has particular expertise serving Hispanic-Latino Catholic communities, this position requires strong bilingual, bicultural and intercultural competency and the ability to facilitate programs effectively in English and Spanish.

WHO WE ARE

OCP is a self-supporting, non-profit Catholic publishing company striving to help people encounter God and His love through music and liturgical resources. At OCP, we value Empathy, Humility, and Passion in our teammates. We also support our employees with great benefits and opportunities for growth. We think it’s a great place to be a part of, and we think you will, too. If you are interested in joining our team and have the experiences described below, we would love to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and facilitate OCP’s Stewardship Enhancement Initiative and other Corresponsables de Dios stewardship programs and services.
• Coordinate parish and diocesan projects from initial assessment and preparation through leadership formation, implementation, evaluation and follow-up.
• Facilitate stewardship presentations, workshops, consultations, leadership trainings and other formation experiences in English and Spanish.
• Accompany pastors, parish staff, ministry leaders and volunteers in developing stewardship practices that strengthen discipleship, participation, generosity and parish mission.
• Manage multiple stewardship projects, including calendars, deliverables, materials, communications, travel, client relationships and follow-up.
• Collaborate with the Director to strengthen OCP’s stewardship programs, resources, implementation processes and opportunities for growth.
• Identify parish and diocesan needs and support proposals, scopes of work, presentations and agreements for prospective clients.
• Develop and track measures of program participation, effectiveness, client satisfaction, financial sustainability and impact.
• Support the recruitment, training and coordination of stewardship consultants and collaborate across OCP to execute programs successfully.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Director with research and assessment of stewardship, development, fundraising, parish and diocesan needs.
• Develop and maintain program materials, training resources, presentations and implementation tools.
• Support program budgets, financial tracking, pricing and cost-recovery strategies.
• Participate in planning and implementation of grant-funded and large-scale diocesan stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of trends and best practices in Catholic stewardship, philanthropy, fundraising, Hispanic ministry and parish engagement.
• Represent OCP at appropriate conferences and events; regular travel and evening/weekend work may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit management, pastoral ministry, theology, organizational leadership, communications or another relevant field.
• Five to ten years of related experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising/development, philanthropy, Catholic ministry, stewardship, parish or diocesan leadership, program management or a related area.
• Bilingual and biliterate (Spanish and English) – strong written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Intercultural competency, particularly within Hispanic-Latino Catholic and multicultural pastoral environments, with demonstrated experience working with Hispanic-Latino communities.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic Church structure, parish and diocesan ministry, and the principles of Catholic stewardship.
• Knowledge and experience in fundraising, philanthropy, development, donor engagement or nonprofit advancement.
• Strong pastoral and relational skills and ability to accompany and inspire pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers and parish communities.
• Proven ability to facilitate meetings, presentations, workshops, training programs and group processes.
• Strong project management, organizational, time-management and communication skills.
• Proven individual contributor and collaborator. Self-directed, with ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, relationships, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commitment to advance OCP’s mission and core values of empathy, humility and passion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, fundraising, philanthropy, pastoral ministry, theology, organizational leadership or another relevant field.
• Experience working within a Catholic parish, diocese, Catholic nonprofit organization, stewardship office or development office.
• Experience with stewardship, offertory enhancement, annual giving, development, capital campaigns or related fundraising initiatives.
• Experience developing and expanding programs or professional services and coordinating consultants, presenters, contractors or project teams.
• Established relationships within Catholic stewardship, development, Hispanic ministry or diocesan leadership.
• Knowledge of OCP products, services and formational programs.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Estimated starting pay range between $90,800 - $97,500, depending on qualifications and experience.

OCP has an outstanding benefits package to care for our employees and their families, including:

• Medical insurance with a zero deductible and 90 percent premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental, vision, flexible spending, and life/long-term disability plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off accruals and 12-14 paid holidays annually

OCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any category protected by law. Inquiries are encouraged from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our organization.