Outreach Specialist

Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque

Cedar Rapids, IA

Job ID#:
15579170777
Posted:
July 3, 2025
Expires:
September 1, 2025
Category:
Marketing/Advertising
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
2-5 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description

Are you a dynamic professional passionate about making a difference? The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) is seeking a Full-Time Outreach Specialist to join our mission-driven team in Cedar Rapids.

About Us:
CFAD is dedicated to advancing the mission of the Catholic Church by fostering generosity, stewardship, and endowment-building within the 30 northeast Iowa counties that make up the Archdiocese of Dubuque. As a public, nonprofit Catholic community foundation, we are separate from, yet collaborative with, the Archdiocese Corporation. As an Outreach Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in implementing marketing communications and supporting planned giving and fundraising initiatives to grow awareness and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:
-Develop and execute marketing communications plans and campaigns.
-Create compelling content for social media, newsletters, Google Ads, website updates, videos, and printed materials.
-Plan and coordinate events, webinars, and stewardship programs.
-Act as a liaison to Catholic organizations, assisting with planned giving efforts.
-Conduct donor research and maintain accurate donor and client databases.
-Implement donor stewardship strategies, including recognition and impact reporting.

What We're Looking For:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
Experience: 3-5 years of relevant professional experience preferred.
Skills and Traits:
-Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with graphic design and CRM tools is a plus.
-Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
-Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
-Practicing Catholic who embraces CFAD's mission and values.

Why Join Us?
-Opportunity to impact lives through faith-driven work.
-Collaborative and supportive team environment.
-Flexible work culture with occasional evening and weekend events.

How to Apply:
Submit your resume and three samples of work (including at least one written piece) to our outsourced HR provider m.mcdonald@dbqarch.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About the Employer

The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) offers charitable planning, investing and grantmaking services. As a public, nonprofit Catholic community foundation, it is separate from, yet collaborative with, the Archdiocese Corporation. CFAD holds donor advised funds and endowments for donors and many Catholic parishes, schools, cemeteries, social services and other Catholic organizations. CFAD works with donors who want their Catholic values perpetuated in a legacy gift and helps them structure that in the best way for them, their family and the organizations they want to benefit. CFAD invests these legacy gifts in Catholic responsible choices, and through donor agreements, grants these gifts as donors intend. Visit OurCFAD.org for more information or call 319-200-4657.