Donor Engagement Manager -

Overview and Responsibilities

The DEM is a philanthropy relationship manager responsible for front-line fundraising that results in income needed to operate and meet specific ministry objectives. Through face-to-face donor visits, events, campaigns, and other fundraising efforts, the DEM will manage these objectives. They will interact with the QOPC ministry board of directors, philanthropy committee, ministry leadership team managed by the CEO, and serve on the central ministry office philanthropy leadership team managed by the CPO.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least five years of experience in direct fundraising, sales, prospect management, or a position specific to managing donors or clients
• Success in building, cultivating, and maintaining donor or customer relationships
• Demonstratable experience in planning and executing fundraising campaigns
• Basic understanding of planned giving and legacy gifts
• The ability to write and communicate effectively
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology experience
• Experience working across department lines effectively

Skills and Competencies Required

• The DEM must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• The ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals and entities with the insight to find a connection point with the contributor
• Must have confidence and the desire to ask for financial support in person, by phone, and through written communication
• Adapting to change is imperative and being a team player
• The DEM must be creative, organized, and a strategic thinker

Resources for Which Accountable

Relationship management and cultivation is central to this position. The DEM must develop collaborative working relationships internally and externally to succeed.

Incumbent's Public Positions and Values

Incumbent’s public positions and values must be in full agreement with those of Catholic Charities and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retailer plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

St. Louis, MO 63108

Ability to Relocate

St. Louis, MO 63108: Relocate before starting work

Work Location

In person