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To College Students:
Opportunities for internship cover several departments and are for both year-round and seasonal roles. College students seeking internship opportunities throughout the Central Services Offices of the Archdiocese of New York can send a cover letter and resume to Anthony.LoBello@archny.org.
To Interested Candidates:
Catholic Center
Archdiocese of New York
Donor Database Center
Director (Level V)
August 2020
Purpose
Reporting to the Executive Director of Data Systems, the Director is the primary guardian of the integrity of and the ongoing accuracy of the Donor Database. The incumbent understands the entire department’s responsibilities granularly, and can impart knowledge to all levels of staff, but also strategically directs the department in its completion of short and long-term projects/goals.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage the Donor Database staff to ensure all departmental duties/projects are completed accurately and on a timely basis.
- Manage multiple high level donor projects simultaneously.
- Exhibit advanced knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, specifically Versions 7.
- Define and create global policies and procedures to improve departmental data processes in order to achieve the most efficient use of data and analysis for fundraising purposes.
- In concert with the Data Systems Department, on an ongoing basis, evaluate existing controls that secure the Raiser’s Edge database, and make recommendations to further strengthen/refine these controls.
- Identify and implement new training modules to ensure that all fundraising staff is utilizing Raiser’s Edge to its fullest capacity.
- Design, develop and produce complex donor database reports that will assist in Archdiocesan fundraising activities.
- Monitor solicitation and acknowledgement letters processes that are based on specifications provided by the user departments.
- Ensure integrity of data within the Raiser’s Edge database that supports the all development activities within the Archdiocese of New York.
- Address and resolve all donor related matters/problems that are referred by the Development Offices.
Education, Experience, and Skills
- S. or B.A. degree required; advanced degree in Business or Information Systems preferred;
- Proven expertise using the Raiser’s Edge fundraising system, RE NXT
- Proven leadership and project management skills, managing a team of 10-15 staff
- Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Access
- Ability to create complex queries and reports in Raiser’s Edge NXT
- Assertive but diplomatic, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Advanced oral, written and presentation communications skills
- Ability to train and impart donor database concepts/knowledge to staff to strengthen their individual technical/professional capabilities.
- Ability to ensure that all projects are completed in advance of deadlines
- Complex problem resolution skills
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Andrew.Donnelly@archny.org
Archdiocese of New York
Development Office – Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Major Gifts Manager
Mission Statement: In service to God, the Development Office of the Archdiocese of New York seeks to build a culture of generosity inspired by our Lord’s own model of self-gift.
Through fundraising and stewardship, the Development Office cultivates long-lasting relationships with priests, parishioners, and lay leaders to ensure the financial stability of our Church in New York and to bear witness to Christ’s eternal message of charity.
Primary Responsibility: To steward and increase major gifts ($1,000-$9,999) to the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Direct Supervisor: Director, Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Responsibilities:
- Manage 1,700-2,500 major donors ($1,000-$9,999) with specific renewal, upgrade, conversion, and re-engagement strategies through personal outreach, events, and mass communications
- Create dynamic stewardship and personalized cultivation strategies, including giving societies, tailored mailings, and personal phone calls to thank, engage, and upgrade donors
- Regularly identify donors capable of upgrades and flag key prospects to the Appeal Director for additional outreach
- Oversee large-scale events including an annual Major Donor Reception and six-eight regional parish events, and leverage other archdiocesan events as donor cultivation opportunities
- Produce compelling Appeal written correspondence, including but not limited to all Appeal solicitation letters, annual report, regular e-newsletter for monthly donors, and e-mail correspondence such as Giving Tuesday and Year-End Giving e-blasts
- Oversee and produce annual online and print ads for Friends of the Cardinal’s Appeal and Assembly of Stewards
- Accompany campaign managers to identify five key parishes per manager for tailored major gift solicitation strategies
- Assist in the extensive annual mail file segmentation
- Track and project donor activity in portfolio
- Special projects as needed
Standards of Performance:
- Successfully renew and upgrade 15% of Appeal donors to Principal Gift Manager portfolios ($10,000+)
- Convert 15% of new capital campaign donors to annual fund
- Re-activate giving for 15% of Appeal donors lapsed for three or more years
- Develop cultivation opportunities and tailored solicitation strategies
- Ensure that all major donor acknowledgements are processed in a timely manner
Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
- A Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3-5 years of fundraising experience with measurable results and a strong emphasis on major gifts
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- The proven skills and ability to manage multi-phase projects from inception to completion
- An intelligent and highly motivated self-starter
- An organized team player with impeccable attention to detail and strong project management skills
- Able to relate effectively with upper management and colleagues
- Able to generate creative solutions and exercise a high level of initiative
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Luminate, and standard research tools preferred
- A passion for the Catholic Church and a deep understanding of Catholic culture
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
eaf@filimonpartners.com
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Development Office
Development Associate, Donor Relations
Mission Statement: In service to God, the Development Office of the Archdiocese of New York seeks to build a culture of generosity inspired by our Lord’s own model of self-gift.
Through fundraising and stewardship, the Development Office cultivates long-lasting relationships with priests, parishioners, and lay leaders to ensure the financial stability of our Church in New York and to bear witness to Christ’s eternal message of charity.
Primary Responsibility: Providing support to the Director of Donor Relations with the daily operations of the Donor Relations division, and the management of the various Donor Relations/Team projects
Direct Supervisor: Director of Donor Relations
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain development templates, and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, or other information for distribution
- Assist in scheduling donor meetings and provides logistical support as directed, and in collaboration with the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant
- Assist in top donor/signature special events logistics and overall event execution
- Process gifts in conjunction with division’s campaigns, guidelines, and procedures; liaise with Donor Database Center for prompt entry of gifts, pledges, and report requests
- Prepare invoices for outstanding pledges, tax receipt letters, acknowledgement letters, and general follow-up
- Assist in the coordination of campaign activities and mailings to support functions across the Development Office
- Special projects as needed
Standards of Performance:
- Represent the Archdiocese in a professional and positive manner
- Ensure that all acknowledgements are processed in a 48-hour timeframe
- Prepare precise, well-written, and articulate correspondence
- Support the Director of Donor Relations and Executive Director with high standard administrative work for excellent top donor management
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 1-2 years development operations or event management experience
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Detailed and priority-oriented
- Self-motivated team player
- Exceptional computer skills MS Word/Excel/Access/Power Point); Proficient in Raiser’s Edge
- A passion for the Catholic Church and a deep understanding of Catholic culture
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
eaf@filimonpartners.com
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Development Office
Campaign Manager, Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Mission Statement: In service to God, the Development Office of the Archdiocese of New York seeks to build a culture of generosity inspired by our Lord’s own model of self-gift.
Through fundraising and stewardship, the Development Office cultivates long-lasting relationships with priests, parishioners, and lay leaders to ensure the financial stability of our Church in New York and to bear witness to Christ’s eternal message of charity.
Primary Responsibility: The Campaign Manager oversees a portfolio of parishes running the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (CASA), parish-based capital campaigns, and/or increased offertory campaigns. The campaign manager is responsible for helping pastors to meet their fundraising goals, which can range up to $2 million for the Appeal and increased offertory campaigns, and up to $6 million for capital campaigns.
Direct Supervisor: Associate Director – Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Responsibilities:
- Help provide financial strength and stability to the Archdiocese of New York and its parishes by assisting in raising funds for necessary capital projects, operational expenses, and debt reduction, or by enhancing reserves for future needs
- Meet regularly with pastors across the archdiocese to design a tailored approach in order to help the parish reach its fundraising goals
- Develop and implement strategies for increasing participation in assigned parishes
- Attend weekly staff meetings and report on individual parish progress
- Draft and prepare tailored correspondence for individual parishes
- Assist parishes in coordinating virtual tools such as websites, online giving, livestream, and social media as needed
- Analyze prospects with the capacity for greater giving
- Collaborate with Major Gifts Manager to upgrade prospects for greater capacity
- Engage in pledge redemption activities as needed
- The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal:
- Consult with 25 to 40 parishes to achieve their monetary and participation annual fund goals
- Collaborate with pastors and gift officers to close gifts in the $500-$9,999 range, with input from Gift Officers as needed
- Articulate the Appeal message and case in a compelling and resonate way for individual parishes in their portfolio
- Assist pastor in establishing volunteer teams at parishes to maximize fundraising efforts as needed
- Work closely and train parish staff
- Capital Campaign:
- Help parishes raise funds required to achieve their most pressing needs
- Work with pastors to create individualized and/or modified cases to engage parishioners
- Prioritize securing pledges in the $25,000-$250,000 range
- Assist pastor in establishing leadership committees tasked with engaging prospects to commit to the campaign
- Proactively manage all parish level solicitations
- Increased Offertory Campaign:
- Work with parishes on proven methods to enhance their collections, with the goal of increasing their regular offertory by 20% or more
- Emphasize stewardship as an integral component to the success of the campaign
- Work with pastors to create individualized and/or modified cases to engage parishioners
- Special projects and events as needed
Standards of Performance:
- Achieve financial and other non-monetary goals (i.e. participation, volunteer team establishment) with a measurable increase over the prior year’s results
- Build and maintain relationships with pastors, parish staff, donors, and volunteers
- Submit detailed parish analytical and statistical reports during the campaign in a timely fashion
- Some evenings and weekends are required
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
- 3-5 years professional work experience
- Intelligent, highly motivated self-starter and self-manager
- Effective and polished communicator, both verbally and in written form, with strong presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Poised at all times and calm under pressure
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Driver’s license required as driving is a necessity for visiting assigned parishe
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred
- Fluency in Spanish preferred
- A passion for the Catholic Church and a deep understanding of Catholic culture
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Central Services of the Archdiocese of New York
Finance Office
Bookkeeper
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Finance Office Manager, this position provides bookkeeping and general administrative support to the staff of the Finance Office including but not confined to the Finance Office Manager and the Director of Finance.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Process daily deposits for the archdiocese and related entities.
- Prepare the vouchers for invoices processed through the Finance Office. Ensure that the invoices are signed and forwarded to the Accounts Payable department.
- Record the proceeds of the national collections (e.g., Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Missions, etc.) sent in by the parishes and print and mail receipts and dunning notices back to the parishes. Respond to questions from the parishes related to these collections.
- Prepare and distribute invoices for the rent for the various ADNY office buildings including all departments at the New York Catholic Center.
- Perform routine bookkeeping transactions as directed by the Finance Office Manager and the Director of Finance.
- Open, distribute and redirect the mail to the individuals and departments responsible for it.
- Maintain accurate and current financial records as directed.
- Order and stock required office supplies.
- Provide administrative support to the staff of the Finance Office.
Required Education, Experience and Skills
- High school diploma required; undergraduate degree in finance/accounting preferred.
- 4+ years of proven experience in a large corporate or NFP environment.
- Ability to work professionally and autonomously as part of a large office setting.
- Flexible, self-motivated, detail-oriented professional.
- Team player with the proven ability to complete duties/projects accurately and on time within a very busy office setting. Ability to perform multiple projects and consistently deliver on task and project goals/timelines.
- Strong analytical skills; proven expertise in Excel and Word. Professional, customer-oriented and responsive to inquiries from clergy, lay and vendors.
- Knowledge of and respect for traditions and values of the Catholic Church.
Position is Non-Exempt & eligible for overtime after 35 hours worked during a work week.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Mary.Tuohy@archny.org
Archdiocese of New York
Development Office
Development Communications Director
Mission Statement: In service to God, the Development Office of the Archdiocese of New York seeks to build a culture of generosity inspired by our Lord’s own model of self-gift.
Through fundraising and stewardship, the Development Office cultivates long-lasting relationships with priests, parishioners, and lay leaders to ensure the financial stability of our Church in New York and to bear witness to Christ’s eternal message of charity.
Primary Responsibility: The Development Communications Director of the Development Office assists the Executive Director by building strategic fundraising communications for the Development Office for donors, pastors, parishioners, internal and other constituents. This position will provide leadership and vision in how the department best integrates its messaging and drives communication through the clear and effective use of language and images consistent with the values of the Archdiocese of New York to further revenue for the Appeal and other campaigns.
Direct Supervisor: Executive Director of Development
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a communications plan for the Development Office focusing on digital and e-philanthropy tools, ensuring quality and quantity of communications material is consistent with its mission and projects a cohesive message with the ultimate goal to engage new donors, upgrade current donors and raise funds for the Appeal and other campaigns.
- Create and implement an online fundraising communications strategy for the Development Department including weekly emails and social media, paid ads to increase donors and revenue.
- Work closely with other members of the Development Office’s senior management team to create more consistent and cohesive communications to more effectively communicate and grow donor base.
- Update and improve current printed, websites and e-materials across campaigns, such as the Appeal, Capital Campaigns, and support fundraisers for Saint John Vianney Residence, Saint Joseph’s Seminary and the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Restoration Campaign.
- Act as main point of contact for the Archdiocese’s Marketing and Communications Departments, including handling internal and external newsletters, acting as point of contact for Luminate needs and serving on the social media council.
- Serve as lead copywriter for organizational communications, ads and collateral.
- Special projects as needed.
Standards of Performance:
- Increase number and revenue from new and current donors
- Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of assigned projects
- Facilitate communications across all department initiatives
- Ability to collaborate with clergy, upper management, the Archdiocesan Communications Office and Marketing Office, press, parish leaders, and volunteers
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- 5-10 years communications experience preferred
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Must have a thorough understanding and possess the ability to communicate Catholic culture, ideals and beliefs
- Ability to do high level strategic planning.
- Experience with digital marketing and audience development initiatives relating to fundraising results.
- Possess initiative to constantly seek ways to improve department communications
- Ability to build relationships with and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Quick-paced, deadline-driven, reliable professional
- Ability to take on added responsibility as it is presented
- Experience managing a staff and budget is preferable
- Experience writing press releases is preferable
- Spanish language ability preferred
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Family Life Office
Marriage Ministries Coordinator
POSITION CONCEPT:
The Marriage Ministries Coordinator focuses his/her work and effort on the English Marriage Ministries components, including: Marriage Preparation, Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Mentoring, and Couples’ outreach and recruitment. This position reports directly to the Director of the Family Life Office. This position has been an evolving role over the past several years as the cultural, economic and operational structures of the Church have continuously been changing and traditional boundaries and ways of living and working are giving way to new ways. As we seek to engage multiple audiences (e.g., age groups; marital status, etc.), this person must align with the overall strategy of the Family Life Office in continually fortifying and sustaining marriages.
This person must be a professional, highly organized, mature self-starter who works independently and exhibits a high-level work ethic as this Program serves the Archdiocese of approximately 300 parishes and a geographic area that traverses 3 hours from end to end.
This position is responsible for:
- Coordinating certain aspects of the Archdiocesan English Marriage Preparation Program under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of Family Life Office, and in collaboration with the Family Life Office team. This includes coordinating large Pre-Cana events that entail multiple components: recruiting and scheduling of presenters, venue site contracts and ongoing issues, class materials, financial operations and logistical aspects related to the success of the Pre-Cana event (within the Family Life Office’s departmental control/responsibility).
- Facilitation and/or oversight of marriage preparation days (includes some Saturdays – approximately 2x a month, in place of a weekday of work).
- Working with the Family Life team to plan and implement a program for Marriage and Family Life outreach and collaboration with the goal of recruiting couples for Marriage Ministries roles/opportunities (including pre-cana hosts, facilitators, companion couples, witness couples and possibly mentor couples).
- Coordinating all ongoing aspects of the Archdiocesan Marriage Ministries Program as it relates to Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Mentoring and young couple outreach and recruitment.
- Working with the Family Life team to plan, organize, promote and oversee all aspects of the World Marriage Day initiatives and/or events, including the “Longest Married Couple” contest.
- Assisting with the premarital inventory and mentoring components of the Marriage Ministries Program as needed.
- Maintaining knowledge of local and regional Marriage Ministry programs that we could recommend.
- Managing and working within an annual budget.
- Adheres to the internal and external deadlines for the Director.
Required Faith-Based Knowledge/Commitment
- A practicing Catholic who accepts and is willing to abide by and give personal witness to authentic Church teachings, particularly on issues relating to the Office’s mission to promote respect for human life, family and marriage, chastity and human sexuality.
- Ability to articulate the core teachings of the Catholic Faith as handed on through Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium of the Church. Good knowledge of Church teaching particularly on issues regarding marriage and family, the theology of the body, and life issues.
- Able to support the Family Life Office’s mission to respect all human life, in particular the most vulnerable.
Education, Experience and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in marriage and family studies, theology, or related fields (psychology, counseling, education, etc.) or Pastoral Certification required. Masters Degree a plus.
- A good knowledge of Church teaching on issues regarding marriage and family, the theology of the body, natural family planning and pro-life. Some familiarity with the various methods of NFP, an acceptance of the NFP lifestyle and desire to promote it throughout the archdiocese required. Some studies in marriage and family life or previous experience are necessary.
- Capable of designing/conducting marriage workshops and events.
- Willing to work with spouse in marriage prep and marriage enrichment workshops/events.
- Strong technology skills with proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook), and an openness to learning new technologies.
- Adaptable to working on new projects and rotating assignments, and also to adapt (expand) one’s skills and competencies (e.g., SurveyMonkey, WordPress, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Must have a car and be willing to travel throughout the archdiocese and to collaborate with departments and agencies within the chancery, the archdiocese and beyond.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
FLRLjobs@archny.org
Executive DirectorMission:The mission of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Center for Thought and Culture is to bring practicing Catholics closer to the faith, attract and accompany “lapsed” Catholics in returning to the Church and introduce non-Catholics to the person, message and invitation of Jesus, through the arts and thoughtful discourse.
Position Summary:
In addition to bearing witness to Christ through the arts, the Executive Director is responsible for consistent achievement of the mission and financial objectives of The Sheen Center with primary responsibilities being: institutional advancement and operational management, including a priority focus on fund development, fiscal sustainability and growth, mission effectiveness, board engagement, expanding brand awareness and cultivating/ strengthening strategic partnerships.
Direct Supervisor:
The Sheen Center Board of Directors or that individual the Board delegates
Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage the organization’s operations, office and administration and ensure that patrons and other stake holders have a first-class experience any time they interact with the organization’s staff and members.
- Take leadership in ensuring consistent commitment to The Sheen Center’s mission in all aspects of operations (programming, marketing and communications, etc.) and buy-in from staff, while fostering a warm and welcoming experience for all who attend Sheen Center events.
- In partnership with the Development Director of the Archdiocese of New York, assume a direct leadership role in the organization’s development goals, including its annual fund-raising efforts (endowment and planned giving), board development, membership programs and securing substantial gifts for naming opportunities.
- Prepare an annual budget and business plan for presentation to the Board of Directors and ensure the most effective stewardship of financial resources.
- Provide support to best utilize the talents and resources of the Board of Directors, and work closely with the board to ensure strong leadership and conformity to the mission.
- In partnership with the Artistic Director, cultivate programming of artistic excellence that showcases and supports the Catholic mission of The Sheen Center and builds a distinctive brand that attracts and retains both core Catholic audiences and members of the wider New York communities’ various multicultural, inter-faith groups and peoples.
- In partnership with the Managing Director, create and execute plans to ensure a mission-focused approach to develop relationships with local and regional partners, as well as oversee the engagement of artists, contract negotiations and performance logistics.
- Oversee the ad hoc rentals of the theaters and studios as a Catholic arts center, to ensure appropriate content of all rental productions, classes, etc.
- Review, recommend, evaluate and implement the most appropriate and effective organizational and staffing structure to ensure long term growth and financial stability.
- Lead multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting all related deadlines.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or advanced degree in Business or Arts related field.
- Demonstrated success and knowledge of fundraising.
- Strong background and experience in planning and executing marketing strategies.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of production for performing arts or other stage performances.
- Proficient knowledge of Catholic teachings and tradition.
- Ability to give direction and guidance, confidence in enforcing rules and regulations, but flexible to preserve a positive brand image.
- Exhibit a commitment to an authentic Christian understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion of all people, and each person’s sacred dignity as made in the image and likeness of God.
- Management skills including experience with senior staff supervision, managing non-profit budgets and planning processes.
- Problem solving skills and the ability to adjust and adapt to unforeseen challenges.
- Computer literacy, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software and online applications and tools.
- Ability to demonstrate and encourage empathy towards staff and respect colleagues’ cultural differences and varying abilities.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to:
Anthony.LoBello@archny.org
Parish & Other Archdiocese Positions
Spring Vallet, NY 10977Position:
DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC AND CHOIRMASTER
Primary Responsibility:
Provide leadership in areas related to liturgical music and ensures appropriate music for all liturgies and parish celebrations.
Direct Supervisor:
Pastor
Responsibilities:
- Provides music and musicians for all Sunday and other celebrations such as weddings and funerals.
- Recruits, motivates and trains all parish music ministers
- Encourages full and active participation of the entire parish community
- Collaborates with the Pastor and with other members of the parish staff to coordinate and plan all music for all liturgies and parish celebrations
- Conduct the required rehearsals insuring coordination of the various cultures and musical formats.
- Schedule cantors and musicians as needed, when not serving and the principal parish organist.
- Provides assistance to parishioners and others for planning liturgies such as weddings, funerals, Baptisms, and other services.
- In collaboration with parish staff and other liturgical teams, will insure music selections familiar to parishioners and selected to emphasize the liturgical theme for each celebration.
Performance Standard:
- Selects and develops musical programs, consistent with liturgical themes and which motivate and accomplish participation by the worshipping community.
- Prudently manages the budget for the parish music program
- Ensures the music will be part of every weekend and special celebration.
Experience/Education/Skills:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience in Music
- 5 years experience serving as a Choirmaster
Audition:
- Each applicant will be provided the opportunity to select a liturgical music piece, not to exceed 5 minutes in length, that will be performed on the Main organ in the Main Church at St Joseph/St Boniface Church.
Availability: January 31, 2020
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
John.Sadowski@archny.org
685 East 182nd Street
Bronx, NY 10457October 2019
Development Associate
Full-time 12 Month Position
Reporting Supervisor:
Reports to the Director of Development
Responsible for providing fundraising and administrative support to all initiatives within the Development Office, including campaigns, events, marketing and communications, and donor society initiatives.
Responsibilities Include:
- Raiser’s Edge database management
- Social media management
- Collaborate with the Director of Development in supporting departmental work to cultivate donors and solicit gift commitments. Track volunteer assignments and provide necessary background information.
- Conduct prospect research and file management
- Create and disseminate reports
- Monitor the campaign progress, regularly updating campaign reports and ensuring accuracy of gift and pledge totals.
- Write prospect briefings; write occasional foundation grant proposals and stewardship reports, tracking due dates to ensure timely submission; write press releases and articles for Aquinas High School publications.
- Prepare campaign gift agreement letters and supervise campaign commitment process.
- Manage Department calendar
- Assist with the management of Development events, including preparing invitations, tracking RSVPs, creating nametags, writing briefings and talking points, and assisting with alumnae volunteers
- Some management of student volunteers
- Other duties as assigned, with occasional evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree;
- 3-4 years of relatable fundraising/development/communications experience required.
- Prior knowledge of development database software or other data management tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.
- Appreciation for Catholic education and mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in supporting complex fundraising initiatives, knowledge of campaign reporting, and expertise with the Raiser’s Edge database.
Competencies:
- The Development Associate must have excellent organizational and communications skills, impeccable attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, a positive outlook, good judgment and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
- The position requires the ability to interface professionally with donors and volunteers, and discretion with confidential or sensitive information.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Chabrier@aquinashs.org.
Executive Director
St. Christopher’s Inn, a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement for more than a century, is currently seeking an Executive Director.
The Executive Director will have overall strategic, operational and executive responsibility for the Inn’s staff and programs, as well as execution of its mission as a ministry of the Friars of the Atonement.
The Inn is a temporary homeless shelter dedicated to the rehabilitation of men in crisis and is an OASAS-licensed, CARF-accredited substance abuse program, which also provides a Day Rehabilitation Program and a Clinical Module Program. Primary Health Care Services are also provided in our Article 28 Clinic, which is licensed by the NYS Department of Health.
The Inn is a faith based organization, accepting men of any race, creed, or way of life and emphasizing the dignity of person and concern for the poor.
Where we are:
Nestled in the hills of the Hudson River in Putnam County, Garrison features rolling fields, hiking trails and forested hills with winding roads, many deliberately unpaved. Easily accessible by MetroNorth Train and via Route 9.
About Garrison, NY:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g47774-Activities-Garrison_New_York.html
St. Christopher’s Inn is proud to provide the very best of care to each client. In addition to providing food and shelter at no cost, the Inn offers an exceptional chemical dependency treatment program. The Inn remains firmly grounded in the mission, ministry and charism of the Friars of the Atonement.
This position will collaborate closely with funders and partner initiatives in New York and elsewhere. This position requires a high level of organization and team building skills, attention to compliance with Medicaid, New York State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services rules, OASAS rules as well as Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and the office of Temporary Disability Assistance and a desire to support and develop an engaged workforce. Knowledge of substance abuse disorder treatment, dual diagnosis and trauma best practices, as well as clinical diagnoses and interventions is required. An ability to manage client census through bed management and to generate and use data for quality improvement initiatives is also required. This position requires true executive experience in administrative and personnel management, budget preparation, long-term planning, Board development, programmatic excellence, senior management recruitment, and mission effectiveness with evidence of successes in each of these areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in the following areas:
- Combination of experience and education normally represented by a Master’s Degree in related field required.
- From ten to fifteen years in executive management including Board development, as well as fiscal, administrative and supervisory responsibilities required, with some experience in a non-profit setting preferred.
- Must have five years of executive management experience in health and human services agency or private sector and a working knowledge of client base served.
- Past success working with a Board of Directors.
- Action-oriented, mission-driven and self-directed.
- Knowledge and experience with Managed Care, OASAS, DOH, etc.
- Must have the ability to relate to a wide variety of persons, both professional and volunteers as well as organizations and systems, both public and private.
- Must have the ability to effectively manage a variety of concurrent and varying activities.
- Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have excellent leadership and organizational skills, strong detail-oriented skills with the ability to supervise and work as part of a team.
- Willingness to work a diverse schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
- Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to work with the Mission Effectiveness Officer.
St. Christopher’s Inn, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested, qualified candidates may pick up an application
from the Human Resources Department
or apply by forwarding a resume and cover letter to:
HR@AtonementFriars.org
Please indicate “Executive Director” in the subject line.
Visit us at: https://stchristophersinn-graymoor.org/