Purpose and Scope

This position is responsible for strengthening relationships, boldly growing engagement, and connecting people to the mission of the Diocese of Phoenix. This position plays a key role in fostering connections between the Bishop, donors, diocesan partner organizations and parishes, and spearheading innovative initiatives to expand engagement. The role is focused on building long-term partnerships and inspiring generosity, with a particular emphasis on planned giving strategies.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for managing a portfolio between 140-160 constituents comprised of donors, pastors, parishes and catholic leaders with the objective to cultivate and steward relationships.
• Build and maintain strong connections with existing donors, fostering loyalty and increased giving.
• Proactively identify and cultivate relationships with major donors, securing their support for critical initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote planned giving opportunities (wills, trusts, etc.) to increase long-term financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with Diocesan affiliated organizations in promoting planned giving.
• Capture and document relationship activities, constituent affinity and other pertinent information in the donor database.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with parish leadership on behalf of the Bishop.
• Maintain current and accurate records of all constituents established by the Director of Engagement in accordance with best practice.
• Stay current on industry best practices in fundraising and donor engagement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with a diverse range of people.
• Experience in stewardship cultivation, including securing planned and major gifts, and ongoing donor engagement.
• Proven track record of cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with major donors and high-net-worth individuals.
• Demonstrate a respect for and sensitivity to the diverse cultures throughout the Diocese of Phoenix.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor management software (Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT a plus).
• Strong understanding of planned giving vehicles and strategies a plus
• Minimum 5 years of experience in development or a related field, with a focus on major donor engagement.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business administration, communications, non-profit management).
• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and to serve as a committed witness to its mission.
• Proven track record of success in cultivating and securing major gifts.
• Experience building strong relationships with donors and building trust.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

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.

To apply please visit our website at:  Mission Advancement Engagement Manager - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix (dphx.org)  Salary will be discussed during the initial job screening session.