Executive Director for Stewardship and Development

Job Description

Executive Director for Stewardship & Development

Description

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri is seeking an Executive Director of Stewardship and Development who is responsible for planning and directing a comprehensive stewardship and development program for the Diocese. This includes stewardship education on time, talent, treasure; annual Diocesan/Bishop's appeal; annual fundraising activities, special events coordination and long-term development efforts such as planned giving and corporate donor programs. This position is full time based upon a work week of 40 hours.

Essential Duties

Administration
• Direct and manage department staff.
• Participate in board and committee meetings and provide information and reports to board/committee members as appropriate.
• Provide leadership and guidance for parishes and schools within the diocese in completing assessments and various campaigns.
• Oversee departmental budget and actual results.
• Oversee data analytics and regular reporting.
• Manage administrative duties related to acknowledgement letters, year-end tax letters and all other development related duties.
• Serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Bright Futures Fund and Education Endowment Fund.
Donor Relationships
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major gift prospects.
• Build and maintain relationships with constituents throughout the diocese including pastors, donors, staff and other professionals.
Fundraising
• Ensure optimal giving to all campaigns.
• Strategize long-term plans identifying fundraising initiatives, marketing and appropriate contribution goals.
• Develop direct reports to plan, organize and coordinate fundraising activities of the diocese and the Bright Futures Fund, including appeals and special events.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal charitable requirements.
• Maintain metrics of grant proposals to coordinate with all development efforts, as applicable.
• Attend social, community and stewardship events to promote gift support of the Diocese.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Make timely, well-reasoned decisions.
• Use strong verbal and/or written communication skills to exchange information clearly and concisely and deliver concepts, opinions and ideas in a professional manner.
• Earn others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect.
• Handle multiple projects under time sensitive deadlines.
• Develop direct reports to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction and encouragement.
• Maintain confidentiality with high standards of ethics and integrity.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in development.
• Minimum 3 years' experience leading and developing a staff of three or more people.
• Proven experience in establishing, expanding, and maintaining strong relationships with external donors and internal team members.
• Intermediate to Advanced skill level using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of fundraising recordkeeping and fundraising software preferred.
• Practicing Catholic with ethical standards, personal integrity, and conduct consistent with the morals and teachings of the Catholic Church.
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to the Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.

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About the Employer

The roots of Catholicism in western Missouri go back to French fur traders and trappers who ventured along the rivers as early as 1723. Today, the Diocese encompasses 15,429 square miles in 27 counties in the northwest portion of Missouri. The Catholic people of the Diocese number more than 135,000 across 97 parishes, missions, and schools.