Philanthropy & Communications Coordinator

Description:

The St. John Paul II Foundation is a national Catholic apostolate proclaiming the Good News about life and family through education and formation. We accomplish our mission through three hallmark initiatives – Together in Holiness, Converging Roads, and Clergy Initiatives. The Philanthropy & Communications Coordinator will ensure the development and implementation of various philanthropy and communications projects to support the mission and operations of the St. John Paul II Foundation and will possess a desire to spread the mission of the Foundation in effective, creative, and faithful ways.

Major Duties:

1.      Develop and implement a strategic plan for monthly newsletters, social media pages, and maintain accurate records and data for email communications to the Foundation’s constituent base

2.      Draft and create content for special event communications through the Foundation’s email marketing and social media platforms

3.      Work with President to create presentations and other multimedia projects for donors, board members, or other philanthropy meetings or Foundation events

4.      Assist Philanthropy office with mailings, thank you letters, and other print communication distributions

5.      Manage and increase Legacy Circle level supporters through online campaigns and individual donor communication via email and phone

6.      Plan, create, and implement additional online fundraising campaigns

7.      Update and maintain records for monthly donors and special campaign contributors

8.      Research, draft, and submit applications for grant funding and manage cycle of grant requests throughout the year

9.      Update and maintain content on Foundation website and oversee regular website development needs

10.  Support the other departments of the Foundation through various media or marketing-related projects and assignments

11.  Contribute to the professional environment and Catholic culture of the St. John Paul II Foundation

12.  Participate in staff meetings and other events connected with the Foundation and perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Leadership, Communications, Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing) and/or relevant experience.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva, and other media applications

·         Strong organizational and project management skills, as well as excellent attention to detail

·         Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Strong Candidates will:

·         Manifest a passion for the Church’s teaching on the Gospel of the Family and the Gospel of Life

·         Exhibit an ability to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet various deadlines across multiple projects

·         Maintain a high level of professionalism in working with Church officials, staff, partners, and benefactors

·         Possess strong analytical skills to implement and execute a successful strategy

This position is located in the Greater Houston area. The ideal candidate will be in the area or willing to relocate. Limited travel may be required. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.