Associate Director of Development and Stewardship
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Houston, TX
Job ID#:
1004167486
Posted:
January 2, 2025
Expires:
March 3, 2025
Category:
Fundraising
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
2-5 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description
Trinity Executive Partnership is assisting the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in their recruitment of a new Associate Director of Development and Stewardship.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 (ADDS) is a full-time, exempt position. The ADDS works closely with the Development Office Director and other Associate Directors to create and implement the development and stewardship plan for the archdiocese. The primary responsibility of this position is the creation and management of a dynamic Annual Appeal (Diocesan Services Fund), and the cultivation of long-lasting relationships with major donors, supporters, lay leaders, priests and prospects to ensure the financial stability of the local Church. The ADDS is responsible for timely and accurate reporting, constituent stewardship, and prospect analysis necessary to plan and implement donor engagement in the archdiocese and for the creation of donor impact articles and overall campaign marketing. The ADDS will oversee the advancement efforts of St. Mary's Seminary and participate in all Development and Stewardship Department activities and will also participate in visioning and goal setting for the Development Department.
The ADDS must be self-directed, highly collaborative and effective in running a large-scale campaign and closing major gifts and possess the ability to communicate effectively and build consensus in working with others or on committees.
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
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques, especially in relation to annual appeals and major gifts
- Working knowledge of software including Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge and Canva
- Strong interpersonal and exceptional communication and organization skills; ability to prioritize as well as 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.