Donor Relationship and Development and Stewardship Events Officer
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Job Description
Development and Stewardship Department
Downtown Chancery
1700 San Jacinto St
Houston, TX 77002
SUMMARY:
The Donor Relationship Officer of Development and Stewardship is a full-time, exempt employee who
works closely with the Director and other Associate Directors to create and implement the development
and stewardship plan for the archdiocese, works to cultivate and strengthen relationships with donors,
community, and corporate supporters, priests, lay leaders and prospects to ensure the financial viability of
the local Church. The primary responsibility of this position is the cultivation of long-lasting relationships
with major donors, supporters, lay leaders, priests, and prospects to ensure the financial stability of the
local Church. Responsible for timely and accurate reporting, constituent stewardship, and prospect
analysis necessary to plan and implement donor engagement in the archdiocese. Responsible for the
creation of donor impact articles and overall campaign marketing. The Donor Relations Officer will
participate in all Development and Stewardship Department activities and will also participate in visioning
and goal setting for the Development Department.
The Donor Relations Officer is required to convey the Church’s message and to assist in carrying out the
Church’s mission. The Donor Relations Officer is required to uphold the standards of the Catholic Church
in his/her day-to-day work and personal life. All employees are expected to be persons of integrity and
must conduct themselves honestly and openly, free from deception or corruption, and in a manner
consistent with the discipline and teachings of the Catholic Church. Personnel are expected to follow rules
of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all, including the standards and policies set forth in
the Archdiocesan Code of Conduct and other Archdiocesan Policies and Guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE
FOLLOWING:
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors, focused on gifts of $10,000 and
- Develop and execute individualized strategies to engage donors and align their philanthropic goals
- Conduct donor research and maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions in the
- Design, plan, and coordinate annual events to cultivate, engage, and steward donors and prospects
- Create and implement a Catholic Professionals network and events to gather the faithful and
- Create and implement an annual major gifts advancement plan in collaboration with the Director
- Collaborate with the Director of Development and Stewardship, the Archbishop, clergy, and other
- Prepare compelling proposals, reports, and presentations to communicate the impact of donor
- Assist in the development and execution of capital campaigns, planned giving programs, and other
- Represent the Archdiocese at donor meetings, parish events, and community gatherings.
- Stay informed about best practices in major gifts fundraising and Catholic philanthropy.
- Special projects as needed
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Development and Stewardship
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Practicing Catholic with a good understanding of the Catholic faith
- Strong understanding of Catholic values, traditions, and the mission of the Church.
- Undergraduate degree and 3-5 years of Development and Stewardship experience
- Thorough knowledge of stewardship and fundraising principles and techniques, especially in
- Working knowledge of software including Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge and Canva
- Excellent interpersonal and exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize as well as be able to multi-task and arrange ongoing projects
- Ability of work both independently and collaboratively
- Occasional early morning/ evening/ weekend work required
- Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Suitable candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary range expectation to Human Resources
at resume@archgh.org reference “Major Gifts Officer - Development” on subject line.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
We are a multicultural Church with active members from every continent of the world. We pray and celebrate in over 14 languages in 146 parishes. We participate in activities of social justice, support the good works of persons in other countries, prepare our children and young people to be responsible members of the community — and we do all this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.Today, more than 1.7 million Catholics live within the boundaries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, making it the diocese with the largest Catholic population in the state of Texas and the fifth-largest in the United States. The Archdiocese is led by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston.
