Donor Relations Coordinator
Purpose and scope: To support the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit (FHS), the Donor Relations coordinator is primarily responsible for building relationships with current and prospective donors and maintaining an accurate donor base.
Essential Job Functions
- Represents the FHS at public functions, social gatherings or business/church functions as directed by the Supervisor.
- Interfaces with FHS priests and their organizations to understand the activities and concerns of their ministries.
- Speaks to diocesan, parish, and community groups to promote the Mission of FHS and to build relationships with prospective donors.
- Builds relationships with current and prospective donors.
- Creates and presents on FHS fundraising, donor relations, etc.
- Engages in research and outreach to widen the FHS network.
- Acquires sponsorships, ticket purchases and other support for annual fundraising event as well as other fundraising events throughout the year.
- Oversees donor database: updates old information, catalogs phone calls and conversations, runs reports as needed and ensures all donations go towards correct fund.
- Collaborates with executive assistant and event coordinator to send tax letters, invitations and other correspondence throughout the year.
- Acts as a liaison for donors and FHS.
Additional Job Functions
- Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or as assigned by the Supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- An organized individual who possesses an attitude of continuous learning and optimism.
- Thorough and thoughtful written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism and effectively communicate with donors, FHS and co-workers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a good working relationship with all diocesan and parish staff.
- Thorough working knowledge of the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit in order to communicate with current and prospective donors.
- Ability to foster relationships with prospective donors.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA required. MA a plus.
- Ability to interact personally and professionally with individuals.
- Ability to collaborate and work on a team.
- Self-confidence, moral integrity and credibility.
- Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends.
- Opportunity to work from home one day a week.
- Active practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
To apply, please send a resume and 3 professional references to [email protected]