Development Director CFSWIA

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Director of Development position will build and maintain the relationships necessary for planned gifts for the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa (CFSWIA) and entities of the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines. In addition, this position will serve as a general fundraising resource to the diocese as asked, and all parishes and schools. This individual will work with families and individuals that have the ability to make significant gifts to support the ministries of the Church and serve as back up to the Executive Director in the administration of the CFSWIA and the advancement of its policies and programs. This person will also encourage stewardship and general endowment funding through work with Diocesan entities and leadership.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree in Philanthropy, Education, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field preferred. In addition, prefer experience in non-profit management and knowledge and adherence to acceptable fundraising practices. Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation is helpful but not necessary initially. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and relational databases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Embraces the mission and vision of the CFSWIA and work in accordance with Catholic Social Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church. Team members are expected to attend retreats, seminars, and small group discussions where faith is discussed.

• Assist the Executive Director in yearly strategic planning and goal setting for all CFSWIA programs.
• Identify potential planned giving donors and fund resources for CFSWIA and the diocese in the area of agency funds, donor advised funds, and planned and major giving to the diocese, parishes, schools, and other like-minded organizations within our Diocese. Develop strategies to cultivate and solicit these prospects in conjunction with the CFSWIA. Manage an ongoing portfolio of prospects with the demographics for planned giving, and move them from identification through solicitation. Design and implement personalized strategies for each prospect.
• Develop annual operational and educational plans / goals for the CFSWIA planned gift program. As needed, cultivate and assist as asked in stewarding donors and prospects for gifts for identified priorities of the diocese.
• Make donor calls on planned giving prospects and other donors if requested as needed by Diocese entities and / or our individual parishes, schools or like-minded organizations.
• Create, modify, and present informative seminars regarding CFSWIA programs within the parishes and other groups.
• Assist the Executive Director of CFSWIA by managing the operations, activities of the planned giving area, and by taking responsibility for projects assigned.
• Provide guidance and leadership to CFSWIA staff in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Assists parishes, schools, and other institutions by providing consultation and general information on fundraising activities, especially endowments, annual giving, and capital campaigns.
• Coordinate, maintain, and oversee the Diocesan Legacy Society held at CFSWIA, including regular communication and outreach.
• Attend events in which the presence of the CFSWIA is necessary.
• Assist marketing efforts in the area of planned gifts.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs additional related duties as requested or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory relationships for this position.

Physical Demands

Position requires ability to verbally communicate with other individuals and ability to move and lift objects of up to 30 pounds. Requires use of office equipment including telephone, personal computer, fax, adding machine and copy machine. Valid driver’s license also required. 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 the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work performed in an office environment or home office environment which involves a substantial amount of sitting and operating office equipment. In addition, work is performed outside of the office, interacting with the public in parishes, schools and homes of prospective donors throughout the Diocese. Normal work hours would be Monday through Friday between 8 : 30 A.M and 4 : 30 P.M. In addition, on a limited basis, work in the evenings or on weekend may be required in addition to the normal required business hours. This position requires a valid drivers’ license and the completion of a background check and Virtus training.

Nature of Supervision Received

Works under the direction of the Executive Director of the CFSWIA. Works independently and as a member of the Catholic Foundation team within authority limits and experience level. The direction from the CFSWIA Executive Director is to assign objectives, assist in prioritization of tasks, to review results and offer guidance and will often be done in a collaborative manner. Requires individual initiative in order to accomplish assigned duties.

Judgment Exercised / Decisions Made

Decisions include individual prioritization throughout the work week to complete assigned duties. Determination of timing and approach to accomplish financial goals through the developmental projects is a crucial component of this position. Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

Financial Responsibility

Responsible for effective use of time and budgeted resources. Financial loss can occur if determination and implementation of operating budgets are calculated or tracked incorrectly.

Responsibilities for Business Contacts

This position interacts, face to face as well as on the telephone, with individuals both in and outside of the organization. Professionalism and networking skills are very important due to the high correlation between this position and major fundraising and developmental campaigns. Contact with directors required often.