Development Officer

About the role

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is seeking a Development Officer for its Stamford, CT location. This hybrid, full-time, benefits-eligible position reports to the Director of Philanthropy and works daily with the Directors of the Stamford Family Center and the New Covenant Center.

Responsibilities

• Work with CCSFC Director and Advisory Council to sell sponsorships and tickets to the annual Summer Soiree fundraiser.
• Work with CCSFC Director and the Advisory Council on the Annual Holiday Appeal and any other appeal or fundraising initiative throughout the year.
• Maintain relationships with current top-tier donors and cultivate/develop potential new individual and corporate prospects.
• Aid in creating and managing an annual development outreach strategy to the top 50-100 donors followed by overall Raiser’s Edge donor base.
• Through community outreach and cultivation, secure additional donor dollars from new markets.
• Oversee the solicitation of both existing private and government grants, as well as researching new opportunities to apply for grants.
• Conduct market analysis and research to identify development trends.
• Attend fundraising and development training webinars.
• Participate in cross-training within all operational areas of the organization.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Philanthropy group in Shelton, CT.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree required.
• Experience in non-profit development and fundraising track record preferred, or similar sales/development experience in the private sector.
• Networking experience with corporate, civic, religious, or other groups.
• Database management experience.
• Experience building partnerships with external constituencies.

Qualifications

• Detailed oriented, able to multi-task, self-motivated
• Comfortable speaking in front of/presenting to large groups
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Customer focused and oriented
• Strong verbal and written presentation experience and knowledge
• Good strategic, analytical, and tactical skills in promoting/selling programs
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and working under pressure
• Maintain and grow positive relationships with donors and be accountable and collaborative with team members.
• Self-starter; able to work independently
• Proficient in the use of Office 365, Raiser’s Edge, and established technology platforms.
• Maintain compliance; ensure privacy and confidentiality with sensitive data.

Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter; able to work independently
• Proficient in the use of Office 365, Raiser’s Edge, and established technology platforms.
• Maintain compliance; ensure privacy and confidentiality with sensitive data.

Pay

Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a hybrid, full-time position.

Benefits

This position is benefits-eligible.

Benefits

This position is benefits-eligible.

Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter; able to work independently
• Proficient in the use of Office 365, Raiser’s Edge, and established technology platforms.
• Maintain compliance; ensure privacy and confidentiality with sensitive data.

Application Instructions

Please submit letter explaining interest along with resume to: Chrissa Ventrelle, Director of Philanthropy ([email protected]) and John Gutman, Director, Stamford Family Center ([email protected]).