Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual giving calendar aligned with organizational priorities that utilizes email campaigns and direct mail to exceed annual giving revenue goals
• Drive donor participation, retention, and strategies across appeals, digital outreach, and parish engagement
• Partner with leadership to set annual goals and track performance against revenue and participation metrics
• Build segmented strategies for: donor acquisition and retention, as well as mid-level donor development
• Co-lead the newly established Events Office, to develop and execute an annual event strategy that advances the mission, engagement, and philanthropic goals of the Archdiocese and Sacred Heart Major Seminary.
• Oversee event logistics, including budgeting, sponsorship strategy, communication, vendor management, contracts, marketing, and post-event evaluation.
• Create and implement best practices for event operations, ensuring financial goals are met, excellence in execution, and a positive experience for all attendees.
• Utilize CRM to build an events strategy, track participation, and create post-event plan that moves the relationships forward
• Strategic invitations to events, leadership gatherings, and mission experiences
• Thoughtful cultivation before and after events, clear next steps following participation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in annual giving, events, nonprofit fundraising or development
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), with experience engaging high-level donors, clergy, and community leaders.
• Proficiency in project management tools, CRM systems, and event planning software is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively and achieve financial goals.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Archdiocese and a deep understanding of the role of philanthropy in faith-based organizations.

Preferred

• Proficiency in project management tools, CRM systems, and event planning software