Fundraising Associate This is a fundraising position with an emphasis on a strategic partnership with the Director of Development. The Fundraising Associate will help oversee the daytoday fundraising operations of the Development Office with a particular emphasis on growing the diocesan annual appeal and strengthening donor stewardship. The primary responsibilities of this position include the strategic planning development and oversite of the South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal Campaign supporting the major gifts program as well as the current Catholic Strong capital campaign and future capital campaigns. The Fundraising Associate will work closely with pastors parish staff and volunteers. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop create and produce all mail and email appeals
- Work with internal departments to meet deadlines for completion of direct mail projects
- Oversee production of materials for mailing
SJCMA CAMPAIGN - Develop and implement annual campaign theme
- Determine yearly campaign and parish goals
- Oversee production of annual campaign video
- Oversee database reporting processes for each campaign year
- Assist Pastors in Major Gift Solicitations as needed
- Meet with parishes on a regular basis
- Assist with trainings and parish team building
- Encourage proper campaign implementation
- Speak at Mass times when requested
- Oversee all campaign mailings both solicitations and pledge reminders
- Oversee scheduling and production of Catholic Star Herald campaign ads
- Apply for United Way program participation
CATHOLIC STRONG CAMPAIGN - Oversee production of reminder statements
- Assist with nondelinquency update mailings to donors
- Prepare collection period report for Finance
- Overall comprehensive backup to the Director of Development
MAJOR GIFTS - Assist Director of Development with Major Gift efforts
SOUTH JERSEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Consultation to Director of Development and Events Manager
STEWARDSHIP - Develop SJCMA Annual Report each year to update donors on ministry support
- Assist Director of Development with donor acknowledgement phone calls
- Oversee donor engagement mailings and communication (Thanksgiving Christmas etc.
- Develop additional opportunities to communicate with donors
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCEBachelors degree; Three to five years fundraising experience Experience with Blackbaud Raisers Edge is a must. Supervisory experience would be helpful.
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