Overview The Development Coordinator provides strategic marketing direction and support for the Parish community.This position oversees the Parishs fundraising efforts donor and alumni relations. This is an hourly position estimated at 24 hours per week and reports to the Pastor. Specific Responsibilities Marketing and Communications 46 - Establish meaningful connections with donors at all levels (within SMSP and outside of SMSP) fostering relationships based on trust gratitude and our shared values.
- Assist in the creation and implementation of communication strategies with a focus on inviting financial contributions
- Ensuring the timely personalized and appropriate acknowledgement of gifts given to the donors.
- Participate in staff donor special events such as Parents and Family Weekend events Graduation Mass and Reception and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
Fundraising 37 - Develop and execute a strategy to meet targeted goals for Sunday Collections and our Campus Ministry fund
- Develop and execute a strategy to secure major gifts and/or planned giving.
- Cultivate new funding sources including students parents of current students and alumni
- Oversee our ongoing campaigns/mailings i.e. All Souls End of year appeal Spring appeal March Match Fall/Spring newsletters Diocesan Service Appeal etc.
Collaboration 17 - Act as an advisor to SMSPs leadership team to develop and execute initiatives to engage educate and acknowledge donors.
- Work with Steier Group and the leadership team to support the simultaneous comprehensive campaigns for SMSP and the Diocese of Lansing (Goal of $3.54.25M)
- Assist in the implementation of the strategy developed by the Stewardship Committee
General Qualifications and Expectations - Bachelors Degree/experience in communications marketing public relations fund development and/or journalism preferred
- Proficient user and developer of social media; at least 2 years experience in the of social media strategies
- Knowledge of Catholic Church vision teachings structure and policies
- Ability and desire to build new donor relationships while maintaining ongoing ones
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Selfmotivated flexible and personable
- Some evening and weekend work may be required
To Apply Email resume and cover letter to Cathy Welch
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