Parish Fundraising Coordinator

Job Description

The Boston Catholic Development Services Department is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven full-time Parish Fundraising Coordinator to support its 250+ parishes in their fundraising and stewardship efforts. This individual will play a key role in assisting parishes with the Catholic Appeal, the Archdiocese's critical annual fund initiative, as well as parish-specific fundraising initiatives, including capital and endowment campaigns, increased offertory campaigns, grand annual appeals, and planned giving and other efforts.

This position requires extensive travel within the Archdiocese and the ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with pastors, parish leaders, and volunteers to ensure the success of fundraising efforts at both the archdiocesan and parish levels. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, strategic thinker, and experienced fundraiser with a passion for supporting Catholic communities.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as a primary resource and advisor to parishes for the successful execution of the Catholic Appeal and other fundraising initiatives.
Work directly with pastors, parish leadership, and volunteers to develop and implement strategies for increasing offertory, capital campaigns, planned giving, and other development efforts.
Conduct training sessions, workshops, and one-on-one coaching for pastors, parish staff, and volunteers to enhance fundraising effectiveness.
Provide data analysis and reporting support to parishes to track fundraising progress and identify areas for improvement.
Assist in the creation of communication materials, presentations, and donor engagement strategies to enhance parish-based fundraising.
Coordinate with the Advancement and major and leadership gift teams to ensure alignment of parish fundraising efforts with overall Archdiocesan development goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clergy, parish business managers, and lay leaders to foster collaboration and long-term success.
Support the implementation of digital giving platforms, donor management tools, and other fundraising technologies for parish use.

Qualifications & Skills
5+ years of experience in Catholic parish administration, faith-based fundraising, or nonprofit development.
Strong knowledge of parish operations, diocesan structures, and Catholic stewardship principles.
Proven experience leading fundraising campaigns and working with and managing volunteers.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects across a large geographic area.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Archdiocese.
Strong presentation and training skills.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity to the mission of the Catholic Church.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge, and digital fundraising tools is a plus.

About the Employer

The Archdiocese of Boston is the fourth largest archdiocese in the United States and is the spiritual home for more than 1.8 million Catholics. Since July 2003, Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., has led the Archdiocese through unprecedented events with a focus on healing and rebuilding the local Church.