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Please note this is an onsite, permanent position in San Jose.
Top Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Vision, Strategy & Leadership
Please note this is an onsite, permanent position in San Jose.
Top Skills:
- Stewardship
- Fundraising
- Donor Engagement and relationships
- Strong Catholic Faith
- Demonstrated success in overseeing successful fundraising programs, including annual fund campaigns
- Proven ability to cultivate and solicit major gifts of $500,000 or more
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Possesses a sound working knowledge of the Catholic faith and Church hierarchy, especially related to stewardship and charitable giving
- Must maintain up-to-date personal certification for Safe Environment program in compliance with USCCB requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Education and/or Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Non-Profit Administration, or a related field.
- Advanced degree or certification in Philanthropy or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five to seven years in a leadership capacity in fundraising or related work experience, preferably in a non-profit/religious environment and multicultural community.
- Three or more years in stewardship education a plus, preferably in the Catholic Church.
- Must be a practicing Catholic with in-depth knowledge of Church structure and culture
- Ability to articulate and communicate the vision, mission, and philosophy of the organization
- Proven leadership ability within community, religious, and professional settings
- Familiarity with Santa Clara County and parish/school structures in the U.S. preferred
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Exceptional communication and data analysis abilities
- Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment
Vision, Strategy & Leadership
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising and stewardship strategy across annual, major, capital, grant, and planned giving.
- Advise and support the Bishop in establishing philanthropic priorities and advancement strategies
- Collaborate with parishes and schools to strengthen local fundraising efforts and coordinate organization-wide initiatives
- Provide regular performance reports and analysis to the Bishop, COO, CFO, and Cabinet
- Partner with the Office of Communications to deliver donor-centered, mission-driven messaging and storytelling Major Gifts, Donor Relations & Engagement
- Manage a portfolio of major and leadership donors, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in collaboration with senior leadership and clergy
- Build and sustain relationships with key donors, foundations, and Catholic-aligned funding partners
- Design and implement personalized donor engagement strategies aligned with donor values and mission impact
- Ensure timely donor acknowledgment, recognition, and accurate documentation in the donor database
- Establish and achieve annual fundraising and donor engagement goals
- Partner intentionally with the Superintendent, principals, and school leadership to strengthen advancement efforts within Catholic schools:
- Support the development of school-based major gift strategies aligned with organizational priorities
- Assist schools in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors, including alumni and parent communities
- Encourage alignment between parish, school, and organization fundraising efforts to present a unified mission
- Provide guidance, tools, and formation to school leaders to build sustainable advancement capacity
- Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Annual Appeal
- Direct capital campaigns and special fundraising initiatives, ensuring strong participation and pledge fulfillment
- Develop campaign strategies, materials, timelines, and training for parish staff and volunteers
- Monitor results, analyze performance, and implement strategies to increase participation, retention, and revenue
- Ensure consistent communication of impact aligned with organizational priorities
- Promote legacy giving as an expression of faithful stewardship
- Educate and guide donors on planned giving vehicles in coordination with legal and financial advisors
- Identify and cultivate planned giving prospects and manage the legacy society
- Ensure accurate documentation, tracking, and stewardship of planned gifts
- Establish and meet annual planned giving goals with pastoral sensitivity
- Promote an organization-wide understanding of stewardship as a way of life rooted in gratitude, discipleship, and shared responsibility for the Church s mission
- Develop and deliver comprehensive formation resources tailored to parishes, schools, and ministries at various stages of stewardship maturity
- Actively partner with pastors, parish leadership teams, the Superintendent, and principals to strengthen local stewardship efforts
- Lead and continually enhance the annual Stewardship Conference as a key moment of formation, inspiration, and collaboration
- Work with pastors and parish leaders to identify, form, and engage the gifts of parishioners in service to the Church s mission
- Recruit, supervise, and develop advancement staff; foster a high-performing, mission-centered team
- Support volunteer leadership, including the Bishop's Development Advisory Board
- Oversee departmental budgeting, revenue forecasting, and financial analysis
- Ensure accurate gift processing, compliance with donor intent, and adherence to financial, legal, and ethical standards
- Manage development operations, systems, and CRM (including ParishSOFT); establish KPIs, dashboards, and standard operating procedures
- Coordinate effectively with finance, communications, parish support, and ministry teams
- Data, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
- Establish clear metrics and feedback loops to measure effectiveness and guide decision-making
- Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants
- Represent the organization in professional associations and remain current on best practices in Catholic fundraising and stewardship
Salary : $500,000