Campaign Manager

About the role

The Diocese of Harrisburg is hiring one capital campaign manager for the Ignite! initiative. The position is guaranteed for a duration of 20 months with possible retainment in working for the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a capital campaign project manager in collaboration with the Steier Group campaign team for the Ignite! initiative.
• Provide on-site service to assigned parishes at the direction of the Steier Group project supervisor and team lead manager.
• Collaborate with the Steier Group project supervisor on timelines, project, service, and travel plans.
• Assist in creating parish case statement inserts, and volunteer recruitment, orientation, and training.
• Participate in assembling and presenting the campaign final report and PowerPoint presentations with the Steier Group project supervisor.
• Complete all aspects of the diocese's project plan in an organized and timely fashion.
• Work autonomously and execute and follow up on tasks for the diocese and Steier Group co-workers.
• Implement and take ownership of assigned project to ensure the Ignite! initiative is positioned to maximize participation and achieve campaign goals.
• Develop a strong and collegial working relationship with the pastors and parish staff of all parishes assigned.
• Work closely with diocesan departments/directors to collaborate in-campaign efforts.
• Construct a weekly report identifying the tasks completed during the week and items that will be accomplished during the coming week, and provide a copy to the diocese, campaign leadership and the Steier Group project supervisor.
• Meet weekly with the Steier Group project supervisor.
• Create a weekly pledge report and pivot table report during the appeal period.
• Produce quality written materials and, as assigned, assist in preparing campaign documents for the diocese, e.g., letters, newsletters, brochures, etc.
• Work collaboratively with all Steier Group and diocesan team members, including representatives from marketing, sales, travel, graphic design, grant writing, technology, and professional support.
• Work with the diocese to create online and social media communications for the campaign and planning study.
• Master technology skills in SharePoint, Microsoft Office 365, and Raiser's Edge.
• Represent the Diocese of Harrisburg and the Steier Group in a professional manner and conduct follow-up calls accordingly.
• Willing to work long hours in the evenings and on weekends.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Adhere to standards, policies, and protocols.
• Master and autonomously use office technologies and the SharePoint platform.
• Manage administrative duties and maintain a positive business presence.
• Remain in timely communication with the campaign manager team lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Organizational Leadership, Journalism or related field.
• Proven experience in major gifts fundraising, sales, public relations, presentational speaking or journalism is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to travel to multiple parish locations daily.
• Ability to work under pressure in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Reliable, honest, and trustworthy.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and works well independently and on a team.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to use fundraising software to track interactions with donors and pull reports.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong analytical skills for critical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to operate business office equipment, i.e., adding machine, copier.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Pay

From $70,000 per year

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

About The Employer

The Diocese of Harrisburg is located in Central PA with 89 Parishes, 7 Missions, and 32 Schools. Capital Campaign Ignite! will directly support the Diocese of Harrisburg by funding various initiatives that align with the Diocese's mission, including strengthening parishes, providing education and training for discipleship, developing youth and adult ministry leaders, supporting vocations, and offering community services.