Relationship Manager

About the role

The Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) serves the Roman Catholic community of Orange County through philanthropy and stewarding funds to protect and support ministries which further our beliefs and values in loving service to God. OCF’s vision is: Relying on the Holy Spirit, The Orange Catholic Foundation is the vibrant center of philanthropy for the Roman Catholic community of Orange County, helping to sustain and enhance the faith life of all those it serves. OCF is an independent 501(c)(3) corporation that was formed in Orange County to serve the Catholic community.

Responsibilities

• Build, cultivate and strengthen authentic relationships with donors, prospective donors and community partners.
• Serve as the primary Relationship Manager for an assigned portfolio of OCF initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to cultivate new donors while strengthening existing donor relationships and increasing participation.
• In collaboration with the Chief Relationship Officer, implement strategies to achieve fundraising, participation and engagement goals for assigned initiatives.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of donor interests, philanthropic goals and opportunities for engagement.
• Maintain consistent and meaningful communication with donors and partners through personal outreach, meetings, phone calls, written correspondence and stewardship activities.
• Represent OCF professionally at Foundation events, community gatherings and donor meetings.
• Develop and manage implementation plans, project timelines and assigned activities for OCF initiatives.
• Aid in the development and management of annual work plans and budgets for assigned initiatives.
• Collaborate with OCF staff, volunteers, vendors and community partners to ensure the successful execution of assigned initiatives.
• Cook up logistics for assigned programs and events.
• Maintain accurate donor information, interactions and activity records within Raiser's Edge.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and post-event reports summarizing results, lessons learned and recommendations for future initiatives.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of Orange Catholic Foundation by completing all other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Catholic Church ethics, traditions, procedures and organizational structures.
• Bachelor's degree plus five or more years of experience in relationship management, nonprofit organizations, fundraising, event planning, hospitality, customer relations, sales, financial planning or business development.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and achieve measurable goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Facilitates vibrant exchanges of ideas in an environment of open communication.
• Ability to deal discreetly with donors, staff, and sensitive and confidential information is essential.
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside OCF.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Skills

• Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Work Conditions

• Primary work in parish campuses and an office setting, requiring frequent use of standard office equipment such as computers, AV, telephones, printers, credit card terminals, postage machines, and filing systems.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support department programs, operational needs, or campus events.
• Regular interaction with parishioners, pastors, priests, donors, visitors and staff in a professional and faith-based environment.
• Some local travel may be required for meetings, trainings, or work-related events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing administrative and computer-based tasks.
• Frequent walking, standing, and movement around the parish or office facilities to support programs and operational needs.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds, such as materials, supplies, and event equipment.
• Manual dexterity required for operating office equipment, preparing materials, and managing paperwork.
• Visual and auditory ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and visitors in person, via email, and by phone.
• Must be able to set up and dismantle chairs, tables, and other equipment required for meetings, programs, or campus activities as needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work/Compensation

• This is a full-time position with an annual rate of $74,984.00 - $89,986.00 (a bi-weekly rate of $2,884-$3,461), depending on qualifications and experience.
• Regular office hours are 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
• As an exempt position, additional hours may be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role, including donor meetings, events, seminars and other organizational priorities, including evenings and weekends.

Application Instructions

If you have the skills, experience and want to help advance the mission of The Orange Catholic Foundation, we’d like to speak with you. Please submit your cover letter and resume.