Assoc. Dir. Of Development and Stewardship-Catholic Schools

Job Description

Trinity Executive Partnership is assisting the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in their recruitment of a new Associate Director of Development and Stewardship - Catholic Schools.

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, led by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, is a multicultural Church with active members from every continent of the world. The Church prays and celebrates in over 14 languages in 146 parishes, and participates in activities of social justice, supports the good works of persons in other countries, and prepares its children and young people to be responsible members of the community- doing all this in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Today, more than 1.7 million Catholics live within the boundaries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, making it the diocese with the largest population in the state of Texas and the 5th largest in the United States.

Summary:

The Associate Director of Development and Stewardship - Catholic Schools ("ADDS-CS") is a full-time, exempt position. The ADDS-CS works closely with the Development Office Director and other Associate Directors but with self-direction and initiative. The ADDS-CS cultivates and strengthens relationships with donors, community and corporate supporters, priests, lay leaders and prospects to ensure the Archdiocese Catholic Schools have the financial resources necessary to make a Catholic education accessible to as many families as possible. The ADDS-CS collaborates with the Catholic Schools Office, Pastors and Principals and the Development Department, as well as local school development directors, to identify the funding priorities that enable the archdiocesan Catholic schools to advance the faith-based and academic mission of Catholic education. The development team is highly collaborative, and there will be times when the Development Director will have the ADDS-CS assist with other development office projects. The ADDS-CS is based at the downtown Chancery Offices of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Undergraduate degree from an accredited university
- 3-5 years Stewardship, Development, Public Relations, Communications or related work experience
- Extensive knowledge and familiarity with the Catholic Faith and the mission of Catholic Education
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques, as well as successful experience in working with volunteers and donors
- Strong interpersonal and exceptional communication and organization skills; ability to prioritize as well as be able to multi-task and arrange ongoing projects

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. For questions or to request the full position brochure, please contact m.kane@trinityexecutivepartnership.com.

About the Employer

Trinity Executive Partnership is your Catholic Connection for Executive Search, Executive Coaching and Management Succession. We deliver services to hospitals/health care organizations, colleges and universities, social service groups and dioceses. Resumes from those seeking new opportunities are welcome.