What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Coordinator - Tri-State position at Legion of Christ Inc?
Description
Regnum Christi/Legion of Christ is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Development Coordinator to be able to work in the Tri-State region (New York, Connecticut and New Jersey areas).
Working closely with the NY Tri-State RC Director, Sr Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, fundraising team and other key support individuals and groups, the Development Coordinator plays hands-on role in the full spectrum of daily operations - fundraising events, outreach projects, and support of marketing and communication efforts, and does what it takes for Regnum Christi to achieve its evangelization and development goals in the service of the Catholic Church.
The position does require some on-site work in the Tristate Locality or at special events, and that there be an emphasis on knowledge the Microsoft suite of Office products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and Salesforce.
If you have (a) a passion for doing high-quality planning, facilitating, and supporting of work that directly enables young men the opportunity to discern their vocation as Catholic priests, and results in a myriad of men and women coming to know and serve Christ; (b) have natural talents for organizing and follow-through; and (c) enjoy a self-starter work environment, then this job may be for you.
Reporting:
The Tri-State Development Coordinator role has dual reporting both to the Territory (direct reporting) and the Locality (coordination) as follows:
1) Territory: To the Sr Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving Legion of Christ, North American Territory
2) Local: To the NY Tri-State Regnum Christi Locality Director
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Development
Build awareness, consensus and teamwork with designated Legionaries, Regnum Christi Consecrated Women and lay Regnum Christi members to achieve effective fundraising consistent with the evangelizing mission of the Regnum Christi and the Catholic Church
Help set realistic annual goals and implement the annual plan for locality fundraising
Facilitate the annual fundraising campaign for the locality
Strengthen relationships with current and future donors in the locality through...
Supporting and coordinating the fundraising efforts/activities of designated Legionaries and/or RC Consecrated Women
Personal contact and relationship management that increases generosity and furthers the RC mission of forming apostles
Pre-planning for multiple campaigns and events
Collaborate with marketing for designing and provisioning marketing pieces
Events
Attend all local event planning meetings and in bi-weekly team calls
Help to organize fundraising events assigned by the Locality Committee
Organize and supervise event volunteers for event planning, staging and production
Attend 2-3 National Development team meetings annually (Travel required - Travel expenses will be reimbursed )
Participate in Local Development training/workshops Administration
Maintain annual fundraising calendar and scheduling of visits with benefactors
Maintain benefactor information in the CRM/database and run queries
Oversee and maintain the locality web site and local marketing outreach
Prepare and update various fundraising reports
Help at peak times in mailing projects such as cards and special cultivation letters
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Compensation: DOE
Several 100% employer-paid insurance benefits: basic life and short-term disability
Other employer-employee cost shared insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, and PPO
Optional employee paid benefits: FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity, long-term disability, additional life insurance
A 401k retirement plan with a 25% match on the first 6% deferred
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position is remote working from the New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey areas. Occasional travel to team meetings is required. Working with dedicated people who are passionate about the Catholic Church's modern evangelizing mission!
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Qualified individuals should apply here: with resume, meaningful cover letter and wage expectations
Requirements
Job Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS/BA
Minimum of three years of experience in development office administration, project coordination, and/or event coordination
Proficiency MS Office, project management software, and CRM/database applications
Naturally proactive, organized, pragmatic and collaborative team style of working with others
A natural drive to plan and implement effective, organized systems for people
Proven proficiency in email and general correspondence writing skills
Excellent telephone, writing, listening, and speaking skills
Unifying and charitable interpersonal behaviors
Candidates must live in the Tri-State region (New York, Connecticut and New Jersey areas).
Must fully embrace the evangelizing mission of Regnum Christi, the Legionaries of Christ in North America, and the Catholic Church
Currently active in the Regnum Christi Movement is preferred but not required