Job Description
Title Parish Liaison and Development Assistant
Position Type Ministerial
Reports to Director of Mission Advancement
Position Description
This position has two areas of responsibility, including maintaining and cultivating relationships with the people leading Catholic parishes and Catholic organizations, and administrative work to help accomplish the goals of the Mission Advancement program.
Key Tasks
- Parish Liaison/Coordinator – Cultivate relationships and promote communication with leaders and members of the Catholic Community in order to serve their needs, and engage them in the mission, programs, and support of Catholic Charities
- Manage Mission Advancement Operating Plan & Project Schedule
- Implement data management, including data maintenance and reporting
- Assist with the Annual Appeal campaign, including the planning schedule, printing, mailings
- Assist with other Mission Advancement work, including foundation proposal preparation, fundraising solicitation mailings, special project fundraising and donor recognition
- Maintain inventory of printed materials for Mission Advancement and all CC staff use
- Maintain and communicate the Catholic Charities’ event calendar internally and externally, including a public version on the website
- Manage donor acknowledgement process, printing acknowledgment letters weekly
- Coordinate meeting logistics and take notes for the Board’s Development/Communication Committee and other meetings as requested
- Other duties as assigned
Key Skills
- Ability to articulate Catholic teaching
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Ability to verbally communicate well with individuals and groups
- Basic writing skills for general letters and meeting notes
- Ability to handle sensitive information professionally
- PC literate with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher required; Desired: Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or similar brand software, and knowledge of social networking sites and website maintenance
Key Attributes
- Commitment to the mission and vision of Catholic Charities
- Team player, and able to work on own initiative
- Professional and positive approach
- Self-motivated and organized
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