Development Director - Catholic Campus Ministry

Job Summary
The Development Director for Catholic Campus Ministry plays a vital role in fostering spiritual growth, community engagement, and sustainable funding for campus ministry programs. This energetic leader will design and implement strategic fundraising initiatives, build meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners, and oversee all aspects of development activities. By leveraging innovative marketing strategies and data-driven approaches, the Development Director will ensure the ministry’s financial stability and expand its outreach efforts to serve students effectively. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to make a lasting impact on young adults’ faith journeys while strengthening the ministry’s presence on campus and beyond.

Duties

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with the ministry’s mission, including annual campaigns, major gifts, grants, and special events.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors, alumni, volunteers, and community stakeholders through personalized engagement and regular communication.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage fundraising events that inspire participation and maximize contributions while promoting the ministry’s vision.
• Write compelling grant proposals and manage grant application processes to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Utilize CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software such as Salesforce or Raiser's Edge to track donor interactions, analyze giving trends, and generate reports for strategic planning.
• Implement digital marketing campaigns using email marketing platforms like Mailchimp or Constant Contact to increase awareness and solicit support across social media channels.
• Manage all aspects of database management including data collection, segmentation, and analysis to optimize outreach efforts.
• Oversee budgeting for development activities ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum impact.
• Coordinate volunteer management efforts to support fundraising events and outreach initiatives effectively.
• Develop proposals for estate planning opportunities such as wills, trusts, and estate law to encourage legacy giving from supporters invested in long-term sustainability.

Experience

• Proven success in nonprofit development or fundraising roles with a focus on higher education or faith-based organizations.
• Extensive experience in event planning, event management, and volunteer coordination.
• Strong background in digital marketing tools including WordPress websites, social media management platforms, Mailchimp or similar email marketing software.
• Demonstrated ability in proposal writing, grant proposal development, and securing grants from diverse sources.
• Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Raiser's Edge for data collection and relationship management.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes along with experience in estate planning legal concepts like wills, trusts & estate law is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation skills coupled with strategic planning capabilities to foster partnerships that advance organizational goals.
• Experience working within university settings or higher education environments is highly desirable.
• Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities and community partnerships that align with the ministry’s mission. Join us as we empower students through faith-based community building! Your leadership will inspire generosity, foster lifelong relationships, and help shape the spiritual future of countless young adults on campus. This paid position offers an exciting chance to lead innovative development initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and supporters alike!

Pay: $47,749.45 - $57,504.71 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,749 - $57,505