Required Experience:
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of effective marketing, communication and development strategies and tactics.
Continual learner with a sufficient understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic moral doctrine.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and lead team efforts.
Ability to solve unstructured problems and use analytical skills in the evaluation and interpretation of data.
Knowledge of computer systems and related software (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Ability to plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of supervisory and professional staff.
Ability to prepare and analyze reports, make presentations, and maintain records.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
Ability to interact with the media.
This position requires reliable transportation.
Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record with zero work restrictions.
Must have personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined.
Must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Must submit to agency approved background checks.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the staff member is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The staff member is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The staff member regularly may be asked to move or lift items up to 50 pounds in weight.
Work Environment:
This position is primarily office based, however, may require regular time out of the agency offices as required by position responsibilities and/or agency management. This position will be routinely exposed to typical office noise levels and/or exposure to various weather conditions.
Recommended Employment Qualifications:
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of prior employment experience in development, fundraising, and/or marketing is required.
A minimum of 1 year of prior employment experience in community outreach is highly preferred.
Professional Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
None required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does have supervisory responsibilities.
Our Mission
Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.
Our Vision
Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.
Our Values
Sanctity of All Life
Compassion
Integrity
Respect
Equity
CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.
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Duties / Expectations:
Director of Development and Community Outreach
Catholic Charities West Michigan
40 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
$116,000 - $135,000 a year - Full-time
Licenses
Do you have a valid Driver's License license?
Skills
Do you have experience in Newsletters (communication methods)?
Education
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Full job description
Position Summary:
The Director of Development and Outreach position supports the overall agency’s financial health and stability by developing, directing and implementing fundraising activities and development functions and cultivating long-lasting relationships with strategic partners, donors, community members and volunteers. Oversees the Community Outreach program operations and ensures programs are consistent with their purpose as well as the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM).
Annual Salary Wage Range: $116,000.00 - $135,000.00
Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?
If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.
About Catholic Charities West Michigan
Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.
CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.
Essentials Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees, supports, and empowers the Community Outreach programs.
Creates, executes, and evaluates all philanthropy strategies with a donor-centered philosophy to ensure a diverse and sustainable revenue portfolio to support CCWM's mission.
Provides leadership for agency’s community outreach programs, fundraising, development and philanthropic activities.
Directs agency public relations and communication activities including media relations, annual reports, newsletters, and the design and distribution of informational materials.
Directs agency marketing initiatives concentrated to various constituent groups including the community, church, parish organizations and current and potential customers.
Serves as a Catholic Charities West Michigan Public Representative to cultivate relationships with community leaders and members, including prospective volunteers and supporters to build awareness of, and support for, ongoing services to people in need.
Directs agency events from inception to completion.
Develops, implements, and directs all aspects of the agency's services that utilizes volunteers to impact the community while helping to carry out the agency's mission.
Supervises, coaches, evaluates, and inspires program managers, supervisors and staff. Fosters a total team attitude and culture.
Assists in identification and cultivation of potential Board and Committee members.
Establishes and maintains a professional presence and working relationship with the Development Committee and the Board of Directors.
Attends Development Committee and Board of Directors meetings as requested by CEO.
Oversees the management of donor software to provide accurate and real-time donor information to the agency and stakeholders.
Participates in the planning, writing and review of annual budgets.
Provides staff support to the Board and its Committees on relevant activities.
Drives for agency business.
Performs other special assignments at supervisor's request.
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