Job Description

The Fundraiser is the Pastor’s primary assistant responsible for identifying and creating fundraising opportunities, cultivating donor relationships and utilizing available grants. The Fundraiser uses expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative. Additionally the fundraiser oversees all fundraising campaigns and is liaison with the Diocese of Phoenix Office of Mission Advancement for diocesan campaigns within the Parish and other external organizations.

The Fundraiser will be motivated, professional, and organized and have a talent for relationship building and donor accompaniment. As well, this person is excellent at researching.

Though ultimately the work assists the Pastor, the Fundraiser works directly under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Parish Administration and in close collaboration with the Media & Communications Minister. He or she cooperates with other Parish leaders, fostering and upholding a team environment that upholds Catholic virtues, to live out the mission “to know Jesus and make Him known”.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Fundraising Activities

•  Plan annual calendar of fundraising activities
•  Coordinate organizing committees and event volunteers
•  Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met
•  Communicate and market events
•  Lead all fundraising mailings and marketing drives (close cooperation with Media & Communications Minister)

Diocese & External Charitable Organizations

• Write grant applications and fundraising proposals
• Research available and potential grant opportunities
• Liaison with diocesan Office of Mission Advancement
• Liaison with external charitable organizations (giving to SJV or seeking to promote their organization to parishioners)

Relationship Management 

•  Database
•  Regular correspondence and updating pastor
•  Research individuals, corporations, and foundations for potential giving

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Comparable experience in donor meetings, fundraising activities and conversations with professionals and business leaders.
• Competence with donor management systems.
• Fluency in English required, bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Experience in writing grant proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters.
• Confidence in public speaking.
• Comfortable “cold-calling.”
• Google suite applications
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently.
• Self-starter with ability to execute responsibilities effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative attitude and effective working relationship with all departments, church groups, employees, volunteers, and parishioners.

EDUCATION, IDENTITY

•  Believing and practicing disciple of Jesus Christ. In full communion with the Roman Catholic Church (preferred).
•  Committed member of St. John Vianney Parish (preferred).
•  Must pass all required background checks and adhere to the Safe Environment Policies of the Diocese of Phoenix.
•  High School Diploma or equivalent. University/college degree preferred (in marketing, communications or related field).
•  Possess a valid AZ Driver’s license.

These qualifications are bona fide occupational requirements for the position due to the ministerial and religious nature of the workplace environment.

St. John Vianney Catholic Parish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal or Arizona state law.

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