What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Director - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, FL position at Incarnation Parish in Sarasota?
Title: Development Director
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc.
Venice FL
Overview
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice provides many social services in a very large geographical area in Southwest FL. Under the guidance of the Chief Executive Officer, a staff of approximately 100 offer assistance programs including but not limited to Housing, Mental Health, Immigration, Supplemental Nutrition/SNAP, Disaster Relief, Finance Assistance, Anti-Human Trafficking, Education and Food Pantries to all people in Southwest Florida.
Job Responsibilities
- Plans and leads fundraising efforts with the CEO and Development Committee through Individual donors, sponsorships, events and direct mail.
- Manages a staff of two including a Development Coordinator and Database Specialist in addition to working closely with Regional Directors.
- Strategizes, executes and monitors an annual fundraising plan that includes prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship through major gift and individual funding, annual giving and special event programs.
- Provides supervision for signature events and lead team to achieve goals set.
- Ensures timely mailing of acknowledgements, invoices and other correspondence as needed.
- In partnership with the Finance Department ensures accurate and timely recording of contributions, issuing of receipts and thank-you letters.
- Oversees ongoing maintenance of donor database.