Development Officer | Major Gifts

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

The Development Officer, works in a dynamic team with the Vice President of Development and Stewardship, grant writers, special events staff as well as senior leadership to secure donations for Catholic Charities. This involves researching, cultivating, stewarding and soliciting prospects/donors for major gifts for programs, capital campaigns, and special event sponsorships. The Development Officer will also develop, manage, and direct events undertaken by Catholic Charities. The successful candidate is a person who is passionate about the faith-driven mission of Catholic Charities and enjoys introducing and connecting philanthropists to an organization that consistently delivers results for the people we serve.

What you Deliver

• Identify prospects and cultivates gifts, donations and sustentative contributions for the Catholic Charities' programs, campaigns and events. Manage a portfolio of significant gift prospects and works closely with Vice President of Development and Stewardship to develop effective solicitation and stewardship strategies for each. Compose funding requests to constituents for gifting opportunities.

• Plan and facilitate meetings with prospects and donors. Travel with CEO, VP of Development, board members, and independently to ensure effective quantity of face-to-face work and relationship building. Help conceptualize, draft and prepare briefing materials for donor/prospect visits.

• Assist with planning, organizing and directing any Capital Campaign undertaken by Catholic Charities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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The Expertise We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five (5) years of experience in fundraising, development, major donor relations, advancement, and/or special events

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Strong interpersonal skills and a persuasive communication style.

• Proven ability to work under pressure, meet aggressive deadlines, and work as a team player.

• Passion for the mission and vision of Catholic Charities and a desire to make a difference.

• Proven success in face-to-face solicitation, in managing a large donor portfolio, and in providing excellent service to donors.

• Knowledge of principles of fund raising.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

   

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Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.  We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.  Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.