Director of Advancement and Engagement, WFCCM

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Advancement and Engagement (DOA) reports directly to theChaplain of the Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry, and is responsible for leading and managing the development program, with the goal of raising funds for programs, facilities, and the endowment. Primary responsibilities and relationships with other people in the institution are outlined below.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare annual plans for all fund development activities.Develop and maintain a three-year plan for the development program, which is updatedannually and created in coordination with the Chaplain and the Advisory Board.Responsible for all matters related to the execution, management, and support of thedevelopment program.Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close gifts. Maintain an active pool of prospectivebenefactors who can support the ministry.Conduct a minimum of 6 (6) face-to-face visits monthly (in and out of state) withpotential benefactors in the form of discovery, cultivation, solicitation, or stewardshipmeetings.Assist in scheduling, coordination, and follow-up of face-to-face visits for the WFCCMChaplain or other staff and volunteers as appropriate.Supervise the stewardship process, including prompt gift acknowledgement, for allbenefactors.Prepare reports as appropriate and submit to the WFCC Chaplain.Plan and supervise (in coordination with the Diocesan Campus Ministry Office) directmail, special events, and other solicitation activities as needed.Plan and supervise the production and distribution of newsletters, brochures, and othermarketing materials in support of the campus ministry.Other ResponsibilitiesPursues professional and/or faith development opportunities.Performs other duties as assigned.RequirementsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education BA or higherExperience Several years of demonstrated success and experience in fundraising and advancement activities. Proven success in face-to-face gift solicitation.Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Thoroughness in planning and implementing goals, budget, timetables,and action steps to achieve objectives. Ability to work effectively with other staff members, campus representatives, andvolunteers.Working Environment Remote, with 1-2 on-site days per week.About The Diocese Of CharlotteThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte encompasses 2,600 personnel across 92 parishes and missions and 20 Catholic schools in 46 counties of western North Carolina, with a growing Catholic population of more than 500,000.