Director of Parish Relations

Be PROUD of what you do:

Core Responsibilities

• Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA)   
•  Parish Relationship Management   
•  Liaison to CCFW Client Services   
• Fundraising    
•  Formation Opportunities   

What will you be doing in your role? 

Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA)  

• Lead and manage direct reports within the department  
• Manage implementation of the Parish Relations plan  
• Effectively manage cross-department relationships through strong communication, collaboration, and partnership development  
• Implement and manage initiatives that strengthen Catholic Charities’ partnership with parishes and diocesan ministries, ensuring coordinated efforts that advance CCFW’s mission  

 Parish Relationship Management  

• Own strong, cultivated collaborative relationships with pastors, parish staff and lay leaders  
• Create cultivation plans for highly engaged parishes to maintain engagement and identify next “Top 10” parishes to deeply engage  
• Develop and own strategies to increase and strengthen relationships with diocesan parishes and key diocesan ministries  
• Collaborate with program leadership to enhance service delivery to parishes and parish communities  
• Serve as the central point of contact into CCFW for pastors, parish staff, and lay leaders  
• Complete required documentation to maintain accurate record of parish activity, touchpoints, and development opportunities  

Liaison to CCFW Client Services 

• Work collaboratively with parishes and program leaders and staff to ensure parishes can connect with appropriate programs according to parish needs and vision and established CCFW referral process  
• Possess strong, working knowledge of agency programs and be able to articulate available services in a way that facilitates use and referral pipeline  
• Respond to and resolve parish concerns promptly while maintaining clear communication and ensuring thorough follow-through.  
• Coordinate training opportunities and other convenings between CCFW staff and parish ministries  
• Effectively articulate CCFW’s commitment to solidarity and service through active engagement with key parishes and diocesan leaders   

Fundraising and Advancement   

• Develop and implement cultivation plans for diocesan parishes ensuring strong collaborations and partnerships  
• Work jointly with Advancement to integrate parishes into identified appeals and giving opportunities  
• Develop, build, and implement strong CCFW Weekend appeal through collaboration, facilitation, and engagement  
• Solicit individual parish gifts to support agency growth and program implementation throughout Diocese  
• Maintain accurate donor records and gift histories in donor software  

 Formation Opportunities  

• Develop and implement strategies to support formation of priests, seminarians, deacon candidates, and other lay leaders on CCFW’s mission, vision, and values  
• Cultivate opportunities for priests to engage in agency boards and committees as needed/required to help advance CCFW’s mission  
• Contribute to the agency’s efforts to provide spiritual development opportunities through weekly Masses, CST training, and other educational opportunities  
• Regularly participate in deanery meetings to solicit feedback to remain informed about changing regional needs and opportunities and provide big picture agency updates  

Are you the next Director of Parish Relations? 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s Degree preferred  
• Progressive leadership experience (five years) of professional work experience in nonprofit development and leadership  
• Active in Catholic community; practicing Catholic highly preferred  
• Strong strategic planning and leadership skills  
• Deep commitment to CCFW’s mission, vision, values and belief in the dignity and potential of every family  
• Exceptional relationship building skills and communication abilities  
• Strong understanding of Catholic Social Teaching as the foundational to the mission, vision, and values of CCFW   
• Ability to navigate complex relationships with tact, professionalism, and discipline  
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge or similar CRM 
• Travel within the 28-county Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth required  
• Bilingual in Spanish beneficial  

Here's the Good Stuff...    

• Full-time salaried position.  Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education and internal equities.
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Short Term Disability/ Accident Insurance/ Hospital Indemnity Insurance/ Critical Illness/ ID Shield
• Health Savings Account- CCFW contributes $110 per month. 
• 100% Company paid Long Term Disability
• 100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 16 paid Holidays (including being closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day)
• Tiered PTO Accrual by tenure:
  • Vacation Time- 100 hours in your first year. 
  • Sick Time- 48 hours in your first year. 
• 403(b) with employer match from day one- up to 6%
• 3 weeks paid parental/critical illness leave
• Employee Assistance Program

• CCFW Participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)

• Mentorship Program
• Wellness Program
• Financial Coaching

I'm in...next steps. 
We want to know more about you! Send us your resume and cover letter through the "Join our Team" tab on our website: www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org. Select the job posting and click the "Apply now" button at the top right of the posting. Be sure to complete all fields so we know who to contact!

Due to the volume of responses, only qualified parties will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Catholic Charities Fort Worth is an equal-opportunity employer. 

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