Director of Development

Job Description

The Marian Center and School in Miami, Florida is seeking a full-time Director of Development to lead and implement all aspects of the organization's fundraising efforts. The Director of Development is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive development plan to support the Marian Center's mission of educating, empowering, and nurturing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a faith-based environment. This individual will collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, faculty, staff, families, and benefactors to advance the Marian Center's vision and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Primary Duties and Functions:
• Develop and execute annual and long-term fundraising strategies, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, special events, and grant opportunities.
• Cultivate and steward strong relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Board members, and volunteers to identify, solicit, and secure philanthropic support.
• Oversee donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgments, stewardship reports, and impact materials.
• Coordinate and execute fundraising events and campaigns that raise both funds and awareness for the Marian Center.
• Manage donor database and development systems to track contributions, pledges, and stewardship activities accurately.
• Provide regular fundraising progress reports and revenue forecasts to leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Represent the Marian Center in the community to build visibility and strengthen partnerships.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field preferred.
• Professional experience in nonprofit development preferred, including knowledge of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
• Proficiency with donor databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to articulate the Marian Center's mission with passion and clarity.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership, staff, volunteers, and benefactors.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and values of the Roman Catholic Church
• Professional demeanor, discretion, and high ethical standards required.

To apply: Please send cover letter with resume and address cover letter to Sister Lidia Valli, Principal and Executive Director.

About the Employer

The Archdiocese of Miami is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America. Its ecclesiastic territory includes Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The archdiocese is the metropolitan see for the Ecclesiastical Province of Miami, which covers Florida. The archbishop is Thomas Wenski. As archbishop, he also serves as pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the mother church of the archdiocese. Also serving are 428 priests, 160 permanent deacons, 50 religious brothers and 300 religious sisters who are members of various religious institutes. These priests, deacons and persons religious serve a Catholic population in South Florida of 1,300,000 in 118 parishes and missions.