What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Development Leader position at Catholic Recruiter Associates?
About the Role
The Director of Development will lead efforts to drive strategic growth, foster meaningful relationships with donors, and inspire supporters to contribute to our mission. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity for a fundraising professional with solid development experience to step into a pivotal role, driving strategy, building high-impact donor connections, and guiding a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Leadership: Collaborate with the Executive Director and CEO to build a development program that fosters year-over-year growth.
- Drive Team Success: Inspire and guide the development team to meet and exceed fundraising goals through clear strategies and accountability.
- Build Lasting Relationships: Manage a portfolio of high-impact donors by building meaningful connections and completing 'asks' on behalf of the mission with a focus on year-over-year retention and generation of new leads for major gift opportunities.
- Determine Annual Fundraising Strategy: Work with organization leadership to develop an effective annual fundraising plan.
- Develop a Skilled Team: Foster a dedicated, mission-aligned team passionate about driving life-changing work.
We are seeking a seasoned nonprofit fundraising professional with a passion for the pro-life mission and proven success in relationship-building, strategic planning, and team leadership. Key skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database management.
