Campaign Manager

Overview/Purpose:

The Campaign Manager oversees the fundraising priorities for a portfolio of parishes in Dutchess and Putnam counties, including the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal and Increased Offertory Program. The Campaign Manager is responsible for helping pastors meet their participation and fundraising goals, which might reach up to $6MM depending on the campaign.

Reports to:               Director of Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal

Work Location:       Beacon, NY

Responsibilities:

• Support the financial strength and stability of the Archdiocese of New York and its parishes by assisting to raise money for capital projects, operational expenses, debt reduction, and reserves for future needs.
• Meet regularly with pastors across the archdiocese to craft tailored strategies to help the parish reach its fundraising and participation goals.
• Draft and prepare customized Cardinal Dolan, pastor, and parishioner correspondence acknowledgment and appeal letter templates; write and provide copy edit support for leadership donor letters and collateral materials for the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.
• Identify and upgrade parishioner prospects who have the capacity for greater giving.
• Responsibilities specific to the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal include:
• Consult with 25-35 parishes to achieve annual fund goals.
• Collaborate with pastors and gift officers to close gifts in the $500-$9,999 range.
• Articulate the Appeal message and case in a compelling and resonant way.
• Assist pastors in establishing volunteer teams at parishes to maximize fundraising efforts.
• Responsibilities specific to the Increased Offertory Program include:
• Work with parishes to enhance their offertory giving, with the goal of increasing regular offertory by 20% or more.
• Emphasize stewardship as an integral component to the success of the campaign.
• Performance Standards:
• Achieve financial and other non-monetary goals (e.g., participation, establishment of volunteer teams, etc.) with a measurable increase over the prior year’s results.
• Build and maintain relationships with pastors, parish staff, donors, and volunteers.
• Submit detailed analytical and statistical reports on parish performance.
• Some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Special projects and events as needed.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 2-5 years professional work experience.
• Intelligent, highly motivated self-starter and self-manager.
• Effective and polished communicator, both verbally and in written form, with strong presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Poised at all times and calm under pressure.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Driver’s license required as driving is necessary for visiting assigned parishes.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• A passion for the Catholic Church and a deep understanding of Catholic culture.