Chief Development Officer / Secretary for Stewardship - Archdiocese of Washington

Job Description

Job Description

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is currently searching for a Chief Development Officer / Secretary for Stewardship to help ensure the financial sustainability of the archdiocesan programs and mission.

The Chief Development Officer / Secretary for Stewardship will be responsible for creating, implementing and overseeing a comprehensive stewardship program focused on promoting a culture of gratitude, generosity and active participation in the life of the Church.

This position is part of the senior leadership team composed of the Vicar General, Auxiliary Bishops, Chief Financial Officer and other key department leaders and is responsible for setting the strategic priorities of the Archdiocese Development office to include the annual Catholic Services Appeal, major donor gifts and cultivation events that include the archbishop, donor recognition and communication. This role will assist parishes in integrating stewardship principles into their administrative and pastoral initiatives, providing resources and guidance for ongoing efforts.

The Secretary / Officer will recognize stewardship as a core value of the diocese while engaging in the Church’s message of hope. The Secretary for Stewardship will act with integrity while upholding the teachings of the Catholic faith.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for growth and outreach, strengthening the Catholic ministry and fostering a culture of stewardship rooted in Catholic teachings.
• Promote stewardship as a way of life, emphasizing the responsible use of God’s gifts of time, talent and treasure while fostering a culture of philanthropy
• Assist parishes in integrating stewardship principles into their administrative and pastoral initiatives, providing resources and guidance for ongoing efforts.
• Develop, foster and encourage an understanding of the diocesan vision for stewardship and manage / oversee implementation of initiatives within the archdiocese.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Secretariat, oversee revenues and expenditures, and maintain the donor database.
• Coordinates all aspects of the Catholic Services Appeal, work directly with the Archbishop, Moderator of the Curia and Chief Financial Officer, as needed, to develop priorities and objectives for fundraising.
• Create an environment that will produce relationships, parishioner understanding of, and financial support for, the Archbishop and his ministry throughout the Archdiocese.
• Design and implement short-term and long-term stewardship plans that enable the Archdiocese to reach its strategic level goals.

Relationship Building, Cultivation and Engagement

Requirements

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Regular full-time employee (40 hours / week); evening and weekend hours may be required.

The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000 with outstanding benefits