Director Of Mission Advancement

Company: Society of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Location: Latham
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Director of Mission Advancement will foster the mission and ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province through the promotion of the public image of the Congregation and will seek to increase the financial resources though fundraising. This is to be achieved by implementing a comprehensive fundraising, marketing, public relations and communication strategy through collaboration with the Leadership Team and other departments.

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Specific Responsibilities:

The Director of Mission Advancement will perform duties inclusive of the following:

Direct all aspects of fund development including annual, major and planned giving, capital efforts and the administration and reporting of department activitiesIdentify and cultivate major donors
Research foundations and prepare grant proposals
Establish an Advisory Board to assist in the accomplishment of Mission Advancement objectives
Oversee the creation and implementation of a planned giving program
Develop and implement annual programs and solicitations
Oversee the creation and maintenance of prospect lists for annual fund gifts, endowments and planned giving
Establish a mailing plan and implement a direct mail program
Process grant submissions with reporting and follow-up
Implement correspondence protocols and systems for cultivation, requests, thanks and follow-up

Effectively promote Mission Advancement to both internal and external constituencies through education
Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Mission Advancement office staff
Develop and manage the department's annual budget
Provide an annual report to the Province Leadership team and Sisters of the Province
Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships
Generate content for internal and external publications and social media, including ENews and newsletters for donor distribution, with oversight by PLT
Work collaboratively with other department heads to achieve the goals of the Mission Advancement Office, as well as with Congregational Offices as needed
Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough understanding of the organization's goals and values
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience and ability in communicating the mission, vision, values, and compelling cases to multiple audiences, one-on-one, and through formal proposals, correspondence and presentations
Knowledge of Catholic fundraising and culture
Hands on familiarity with direct mail, grants management, planning giving, special events
Working knowledge of technological platforms such as Microsoft Office, computerized constituent management systems and marketing/communications including Constant Contact and Raiser's Edge

Qualifications:

Minimum of BA/BS, Master's Preferred
5-7 years' experience in Mission Advancement (development and fundraising) in non-profit organizations
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally

The Sisters of St. Joseph are a community of women religious centered in Latham, New York. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and other ancillary insurances such as short-term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, paid time off, holidays and two retirement options.

The Sisters of St. Joseph provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

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