Job Description

Mater Misericordiae Parish is seeking a dedicated and professional Parish Campaign Manager to lead and direct our capital campaign to build a beautiful new church for the Greater Glory of God. This is a unique opportunity to serve our beloved community by overseeing the execution of our comprehensive campaign plan.

The Manager will be responsible for engaging parish leadership and parishioners, coordinating outreach efforts, and soliciting donations to help us meet our vital fundraising goals. The ultimate purpose of this role is to build a foundation for the future of our parish, enabling us to continue our mission and better serve our community for years to come. This is a temporary, three-year position.

Job Requirements:

Essential Job Functions

• Develop positive working relationships with priests and lay leaders to ensure their cooperation, commitment and enthusiasm for the campaign process.
• Enthusiastically and passionately engage parishioners to fulfill the goals of the campaign.
• Coordinate all Campaign activities - taking responsibility for their successful execution.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with all Diocesan and individual parish personnel.
• Plan, implement, coordinate and manage the comprehensive Greater Glory Campaign.
• Facilitate the distribution of all necessary campaign materials.
• Plan, organize and participate in all campaign-related events. These include all evening receptions and weekend gatherings.
• Recruit, train and motivate campaign leadership and volunteers.
• Train parish leadership in the best practices of capital campaigns, including, but not limited to, engaging parishioners, soliciting leadership, and major gifts, and communicating the campaign plan.
• Advise parish leaders on best practices and conform to the highest standards of ethics in dealing with potential donors.
• Assure that there is a constant open line of communication between the Pastor, Office of Mission Advancement, and the Office Manager.
• Provide any necessary resources regarding the solicitation of major gifts.

Additional Job Functions

• Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the Pastor, Executive Director of Mission Advancement, and/or Office Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of the Office and its corresponding documents and data at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active practicing Roman Catholic who is in full communion with the Church.
• Able to articulate a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and to serve as a committed witness to its mission
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience (1-3 years of demonstrated experience in the field(s) of development and fundraising).
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• Must be able to travel within the Diocese of Phoenix and serve in a full- time capacity.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have own transportation with valid insurance.
• Evening and weekend work is required.

Other Duties

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

Mater Misericordiae Roman Catholic Mission Phoenix
1537 W Monroe St
Phoenix AZ, 85007-2609

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Afternoon shift,

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