Director of Philanthropy

Job Description

Director of Philanthropy
Catholic Human Services
Philadelphia, PA

Catholic Human Services (CHS) is dedicated to serving men, women, and children in need across the Philadelphia region. CHS is guided by the Catholic faith to empower and uplift Philadelphia area neighbors with compassionate care and essential services by:

• Nourishing the hungry and sheltering those experiencing homelessness

• Strengthening and supporting at-risk children, youth, and families

• Stabilizing and enriching the lives of seniors

• Empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Reporting to the Secretary for Catholic Human Services, the Director of Philanthropy will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing agency-wide strategies to secure financial support through major gifts and annual giving campaigns. The Director will work to build and maintain relationships with donors, foster a culture of philanthropy, and support the overall mission and goals of CHS, consistent with the values of the Catholic Church.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in fundraising, development, or philanthropy including experience in major gift solicitation, annual giving, donor stewardship, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to Catholic values and an understanding of the social teachings of the Catholic Church; practicing Catholic preferred. Must have proven ability to develop and grow relationships with large-scale donors and stakeholders. Demonstrated successful solicitation of numerous major and principal gifts and a history of building advancement programs and fundraising performance is essential. Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, or Business Administration required; advanced degrees or certifications in fundraising (CFRE) are a plus. Must be willing and able to travel locally and attend evening and weekend events and meetings with potential donors.

For a complete position description, listing of qualifications and additional information on Catholic Human Services, visit our website at www.lambertassoc.com.

For inquiries, nominations, and applications, please contact:
Cathy McGeever
Lambert & Associates
222 S Manoa Road, Suite 201
Havertown, PA 19083
https://apptrkr.com/6169523

About the Employer

For decades, Catholic Human Services has been committed to strengthening northern Michigan, one person at a time. We make a positive difference by providing hope-filled, social, emotional, and spiritual support during some of the most challenging times in people's lives. We serve people of all ages, faiths, and incomes throughout 21 counties in northern lower Michigan.

CHS provides counseling, substance use disorder treatment, prevention education, adoption, youth mentoring, and senior services to thousands of people each year. We partner with health care providers, employers, churches, and agencies to offer a wide range of best-practice services.