Position: Development Director - Bright Futures Fund
Status: Full time
Reports To: Executive Director of Stewardship and Development
Position Summary
This position will build, coordinate, and cultivate support for the MO Scholars Tax Credit program of the Bright Futures Fund. This position is full-time, and officed at the Catholic Center in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The compensation package includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, paid time off, and parking that is covered, attached, and free.
Essential Duties
• Plan and coordinate cultivation and support.
• Create, coordinate and distribute materials for the MO Scholars Tax Credit program.
• Enter data and help maintain records for the office database system.
• Create and generate analytical reports as requested.
• Produce and coordinate communication packages with internal and external constituents.
• Assist in duties associated with future program expansion efforts.
• Ensure optimal giving to MO Scholars.
• Build and maintain existing donor relationships; research and discover prospective donors.
• Develop relationships with parishes and Diocesan entities to educate and engage fundraising efforts.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Effective verbal and/or written communication skills.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork; share information and learning; keep others informed.
• Build constructive working relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Exercise strong attention to detail; pursue quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Assume ownership for projects through the entire life cycle.
Basic Qualifications Required:
• Minimum 3 years' experience in fundraising and development.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of Church operations and stewardship ministry model.
Basic Qualifications Preferred:
• Intermediate skills in CRM database systems.
• Undergraduate degree in a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of tax credit programs.
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.
Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.
Apply Here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1825853/Available-Positions/Development-Director---Bright-Futures-Fund
Kansas City, MO 64105