Director of Development
Diocese of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Job ID#:
9600172501
Posted:
November 10, 2025
Expires:
December 5, 2025
Category:
Fundraising
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
5-10 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description
Director of DevelopmentCatholic Diocese of Lincoln
Mission:
To build a culture of stewardship and financial support for diocesan ministries-especially Catholic education and vocations-by fostering generosity and faith across the Diocese of Lincoln.
Position Overview:
The Director of Development leads all diocesan fundraising and stewardship efforts. Working closely with Bishop James Conley and diocesan leadership, the Director oversees programs such as the Good Shepherd Scholarship Fund, the Bishop's Appeal for Vocations, and other initiatives supporting Catholic education and formation.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of diocesan development and fundraising programs.
Build relationships with donors, parishes, schools, and foundations.
Partner with pastors and administrators to strengthen stewardship at the parish level.
Coordinate annual campaigns and donor recognition.
Oversee marketing, communications, and budgeting for development activities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; CFRE preferred or willingness to pursue.
Minimum five years of experience in development or fundraising leadership.
Proven success in major gifts, campaigns, and donor engagement.
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
Details:
Full-time, exempt position based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Some evening and weekend work required.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume to:
Marsha Bartek, Human Resources Manager
marsha-bartek@lincolndiocese.org
About the Employer
About the Diocese of Lincoln:The Diocese serves Catholics in Southern and Central Nebraska south of the Platte River. The diocese is is comprised of 134 parishes, 6 high schools and 26 elementary schools. The Mission of the Catholic School System of the Diocese of Lincoln is to form students spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically, in partnership with parents, and in harmony with the specific gifts given by God to each student. In order to fulfill this mission, these schools are committed to integrating the best programs and means of education with Catholic faith and moral values. Our schools have been blessed with a strong Catholic identity and a rich priestly presence.