Mission Advancement Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Assists the Mission Advancement Director in growing the Associates of the Archbishop program and seeking major gifts for other needs of the Archdiocese of St. Louis
• Cultivates relationships with major donors and potential major donors, including in-person visits, and assists the Executive Director and Mission Advancement Director in these tasks
• Develops long-lasting relationships with a portfolio of major donors, helping them to achieve their philanthropic goals
• Assists the Mission Advancement Director with donor cultivation, correspondence, and other writing needs, document preparation, and task coordination to ensure efficient office operations
• Counsels and supports the Archbishop of St. Louis in his efforts to implement the mission of the Church
• Attends and assists in Annual Catholic Appeal events as well as other special campaigns and events
• Drafts and edits correspondence for the Archbishop of St. Louis, Executive Director, and Mission Advancement Director, including solicitation, thank you, and response letters
• Completes other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of Catholic theology and culture
• College degree or equivalent work experience
• 3 years’ experience in major gift fundraising preferred
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge application system or a comparable database system
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and estate planning laws

Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job

• Practicing Catholic, able to provide a witness to the Catholic Faith
• Team player and able to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Willing to accept coaching and to learn new ways to accomplish tasks
• Works with a high degree of independence
• Dependable and detail-oriented
• Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Extensive understanding of stewardship
• Able to build relationships with people from many different backgrounds
• Willing to travel regularly to all areas of the Archdiocese of St. Louis

Relationships Requirements

• Ability to communicate and interact with colleagues, donors, board members, clergy, and senior management
• Provides direct assistance to the Mission Advancement Director
• Collaborates with other offices and agencies in the archdiocese

Resources for Which Accountable

• Portfolio of Major Donors and Potential Major Donors