Archdiocese of Chicago
National Development Director
Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.Job Summary:
Lead the planning, organization, and execution of fundraising strategies and stewardship and development initiatives to support the implementation and expansion of Pastoral Migratoria at the national level in pilot diocesan sites, including donor prospecting and relations, a major gifts program, annual funds/appeals, grants management, and special events. Pastoral Migratoria (PM) is an immigrant leadership ministry of service, justice, and accompaniment in parish communities. Work under the guidance and support of the National Pastoral Migratoria (NPM) Fundraising Board and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Senior National Coordinator for Immigration, and in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Development and other NPM staff.ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and execute fundraising strategies to secure and increase donations, grants, and contributions to achieve short and long-term financial objectives.Develop and manage a fundraising plan and research, identify, and pursue sources of new funding.Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and retention of major donors (e.g. individuals, businesses, sponsors) under the guidance of the NPM Fundraising Board, including through regular contacts in person, by phone, and through electronic means. Create major gift proposal/campaign documents and participate in related meetings, visits, and presentations. Take leadership in donor relationship management.Create, coordinate, and execute an annual fund program and special appeals including mailings and annual fundraising drives, within budget parameters.Take a lead role in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and development initiatives and events, engaging advisory board and volunteer participation.Participate in grant-seeking, including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.Track and assess fundraising metrics by establishing and overseeing tracking systems/tools.Support the implementation and maintenance of a fundraising/contact management database.Organize and execute an effective stewardship program for current and prospective donors, including a calendarization system, preparation of reports/outcomes, and acknowledgment of donations and pledges.Assist in the creation and distribution of an annual report, newsletters, publications, presentations, promotional materials, social media, press releases, etc. as well as media relations, website content/updates, internal communications, etc.Participate in the creation and maintenance of budgets and of calendarization tools.Support the planning and delivery of Instituto Nacional Pastoral Migratoria and other events.Other duties as assigned.
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Lead the planning, organization, and execution of fundraising strategies and stewardship and development initiatives to support the implementation and expansion of Pastoral Migratoria at the national level in pilot diocesan sites, including donor prospecting and relations, a major gifts program, annual funds/appeals, grants management, and special events. Pastoral Migratoria (PM) is an immigrant leadership ministry of service, justice, and accompaniment in parish communities. Work under the guidance and support of the National Pastoral Migratoria (NPM) Fundraising Board and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Senior National Coordinator for Immigration, and in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Development and other NPM staff.ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and execute fundraising strategies to secure and increase donations, grants, and contributions to achieve short and long-term financial objectives.Develop and manage a fundraising plan and research, identify, and pursue sources of new funding.Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and retention of major donors (e.g. individuals, businesses, sponsors) under the guidance of the NPM Fundraising Board, including through regular contacts in person, by phone, and through electronic means. Create major gift proposal/campaign documents and participate in related meetings, visits, and presentations. Take leadership in donor relationship management.Create, coordinate, and execute an annual fund program and special appeals including mailings and annual fundraising drives, within budget parameters.Take a lead role in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and development initiatives and events, engaging advisory board and volunteer participation.Participate in grant-seeking, including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.Track and assess fundraising metrics by establishing and overseeing tracking systems/tools.Support the implementation and maintenance of a fundraising/contact management database.Organize and execute an effective stewardship program for current and prospective donors, including a calendarization system, preparation of reports/outcomes, and acknowledgment of donations and pledges.Assist in the creation and distribution of an annual report, newsletters, publications, presentations, promotional materials, social media, press releases, etc. as well as media relations, website content/updates, internal communications, etc.Participate in the creation and maintenance of budgets and of calendarization tools.Support the planning and delivery of Instituto Nacional Pastoral Migratoria and other events.Other duties as assigned.
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