Manager, Catholic Foundation

Position Summary

The Office of Development serves as the primary fundraising and stewardship arm of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, collaborating with the bishop, diocesan staff, pastors, parishioners, and community members to enhance financial support for the Diocese and its affiliated entities.

Principal Duties

• Serve as the primary administrator of the Foundation's grants management and fund administration system (Foundant), maintaining accurate records for funds, donors, grants, distributions, and fund advisors.
• Generate reports for Foundation leadership, Board of Directors, donor stewardship activities, financial reconciliation, and audit preparation.
• Maintain complete and organized records supporting grant activity, fund distributions, and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage donor-advised fund grant recommendations from submission through disbursement, ensuring compliance with fund restrictions, Foundation policies, and applicable IRS regulations.
• Administer annual endowment, custodial, scholarship, and designated fund distributions in accordance with Board-approved spending policies and donor intent.
• Cook up distribution processing with diocesan Finance and Accounting offices and maintain supporting documentation for all transactions.
• Communicate with grant applicants, grantees, fund holders, and beneficiaries regarding application requirements, approvals, denials, payments, and reporting obligations.
• Cook up grant and scholarship program administration, including application management, committee support, award notifications, payment processing, and collection of required reports.
• Prepare program summaries and reports for Foundation leadership, committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Foundation fund holders, donor advisors, parishes, schools, and ministry partners.
• Respond to inquiries regarding Foundation services, grant opportunities, endowment funds, and charitable giving vehicles.
• Prepare fund statements, stewardship reports, acknowledgments, and donor communications.
• Support onboarding of new fund holders and assist with donor stewardship and cultivation initiatives.
• Cook up Board support and compliance, including coordinating Foundation Board and committee meetings, preparing meeting materials, recording minutes, and maintaining official records.
• Aid in preparation for annual audits and ensure compliance with Foundation policies, diocesan procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform gift processing, pledge fulfillment, and donor acknowledgment activities in coordination with Development Services.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with a sincere commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church; alignment with the Diocese of Arlington’s culture and values is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated ability to learn foundation management software; experience with Foundant or a similar grant management platform strongly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen, including ability to read fund statements, track grant activity, and support reconciliation and audit preparation.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities under deadline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly developed customer service orientation; high discretion with confidential information.
• Prior experience with donor-advised fund administration, endowment management, or community or diocesan foundation operations.
• Familiarity with IRS regulations governing charitable foundations, donor-advised funds, and endowments; knowledge of fund accounting principles.
• Experience with Foundant GLM/CSuite or Raiser’s Edge; familiarity with Catholic stewardship principles and the theology of gift.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in a corporate, nonprofit, or Catholic institutional setting with demonstrated success in project management, fundraising, or community engagement.