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Director of Annual Giving and Communications

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Sisters of Charity Health System

Summary of position :

Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director of Development Operations & Communications, the Director of Annual Giving & Communications (DAGC) is responsible for planning, managing and analyzing fundraising communications programs which produce growth in unrestricted contribution revenue and a robust stream of major and planned giving prospects.

The ideal candidate possesses an understanding of effective fundraising communication practices and evaluation metrics, has demonstrated success in producing compelling donor communications and completing projects on-time and within budget, and thrives in working both collaboratively and independently.

Work Location : On-site

Responsibilities :

Participate in crafting the case for annual giving support of the Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS) and its ministries and programs
Develop and manage a multi-channel fundraising communications program for multiple ministries and programs including but not limited to Annual Giving appeals and donor newsletters which effectively acquires, recovers, retains and advances donors
Participate in budgeting and planning of all donor communications projects
Serve as lead project manager for execution of donor communications projects
Liaise with ministry / program staff, donors and clients to collect content for communications including firsthand testimonials
Provide department leadership with analysis of communication project effectiveness
Compose & edit content in compliance with fundraising best practices
Identify opportunities for experimentation, testing, innovation and efficiency gains in donor communications
Manage vendor relationships for maximum cost effectiveness
Manage donor stewardship programs such as Annual Giving societies and donor honor rolls for optimal donor relationship impact
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to fully leverage resources and coordinate communications initiatives
Manage the One Heart employee giving campaign of the SCHS for maximum participation and cohesive impact
Staff and support fundraising events as needed

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required

Minimum 2 years experience writing or editing donor communications or comparable content

Demonstrated competence managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, goal-oriented context

Training or self-study in donor communications best practices strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Outstanding writing & editing skills with exacting attention to detail. Able to speak in the voice of another and to tell moving stories without sacrificing professionalism or compromising integrity.

Team player with a polished & collegial demeanor, customer service mindset, can-do attitude and a commitment to the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine

Self-starter with the ability to learn new skills and function independently

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with one or more content management applications for websites, email or social media.

Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or comparable fundraising database preferred but not required

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.

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