Executive Director

The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas (CFNEK) is a 501(c)3 organization affiliated with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The CFNEK works with parishes, schools and ministries of the archdiocese to build long-term financial resources and encourage stewardship. The Executive Director works closely with the board of directors of the CFNEK, lay and pastoral leaders and CFNEK staff to support the mission of the CFNEK. This position is full-time, and will average 40 hours per week. This position is onsite with work completed in the Chancery office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the board of directors, drive the yearly strategic planning and goal setting for all CFNEK programs and execute the strategic plan and goals.
• Identify potential new opportunities for CFNEK in the area of endowment funds, scholarship funds and donor advised funds.
• Actively assist parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies in growing established funds held by CFNEK.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and implement changes to CFNEK products and processes.
• Create and present informative seminars regarding CFNEK programs within parishes and other groups.
• Cultivate and assist in stewarding donors and prospects for gifts for identified priorities of the CFNEK.
• Complete preparation of the annual budget and ensure compliance.
• In conjunction with the CFNEK’s team of Gift Planning Consultants, establish a network of local attorneys and financial advisors who can assist donors in the area of establishing a planned gift.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate passion for and commitment to the Catholic Church and her mission and the experience and ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent public relations skills and speaking skills including the ability to effectively communicate with all audiences and a high degree of comfort interacting in social situations.
• Effectively utilize media and technology to accomplish communication goals.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of financial and managerial issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and effectively manage a diverse workload, including the ability to think creatively and drive solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, Non-Profit Administration or related field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ relevant work experience in professional management, strategic planning and administering fund-raising programs, including supervisory experience is preferred.
• Intermediate skill level in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Incumbent must be a practicing Catholic, registered in a Catholic parish or faith community and must embrace in word and deed the Church’s teachings on faith and morals as articulated by the Church’s magisterium.

The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Kansas offers a comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan including medical, dental and vision, a 401k plan that includes matching contributions, as well as generous paid time off policies such as vacation, sick leave and paid holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Statement of Foundational Principles as they Relate to Employment, Code of Conduct policy and complete Safe Environment training before hiring.