Endowment and Legacy Giving Program Manager
POSITION OBJECTIVE
To manage development functions in support of the mission of The Catholic Community Foundation, particularly with parish endowments and legacy giving.
HOURS
40/week, some evening and weekend events
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop appropriate relationships with parishes and other Catholic orgs, with a goal of implementing endowment and legacy giving programs in all the parishes of the Diocese of San Jose, and for other appropriate organizations.
- Work effectively with donors in support of endowments and legacy giving.
- Implement endowment growth programs such as matches and challenges.
- Develop and implement novel legacy giving programs to grow endowments, and overall legacy gifts to Catholic organizations.
- Support board and committee members as necessary in outreach and development efforts.
- Provide timely customer service to all constituents of the Foundation
- Lead the development, implementation, measurement and evaluation of a marketing feedback mechanism to ensure objectives are reached; adjust strategies and tactics as necessary to ensure continued success.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or experience required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree
- Catholic, with an understanding of Catholic stewardship and philanthropy and a desire to serve and assist others
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to work with stakeholders (donors, clergy, staff, board, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all constituents
- Comfort and experience with asking for financial support of a mission
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook; database experience/knowledge preferred, including Raiser’s Edge
- Flexibility in adapting to changing needs and multiple assignments
- The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment or independently
- The ability to apply common sense understanding to everyday situations, prioritize assignments, and carry out detailed written or oral instructions
- Ability to work nights and weekends (occasionally)
- The ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who also have the following:
- Understanding of the parish structure and programs/process within the Diocese of San Jose
- Experience in the development office of a philanthropic organization
- Planned giving/legacy giving experience
- Experience working at a Foundation
- Experience working with legal agreements and or legal educational background
- Ability (and flexibility) to thrive in a small office
- Passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, humor and positive outlook
POSITION REPORTS TO
CEO
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County is an equal opportunity employer. This is a twenty-hour per week non-exempt position in a small but growing office. The hours for this position vary and do occasionally require evening and weekend work. The Catholic Community Foundation is a smoke-free facility.
Competitive salary and benefits
Submit Resume & Cover Letter to: info@cfoscc.org