The Diocese of Harrisburg is seeking a qualified candidate to join a team of capital campaign managers to conduct the Ignite! Capital Campaign in support of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

What boxes are you looking to check in your career?

Integrating your Catholic faith journey with your professional work to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of those in need in Central Pennsylvania
Competitive salary, benefits
A culture emphasizing creativity, fun, exemplary service and a strong work-life balance
Collaboration with an outstanding team of professionals
Engagement with pastors and parish communities to help realize their goals

If this sounds intriguing, we’d love to hear from you. Qualified candidates for our team are spiritually motivated, enthusiastic, attentive to detail, organized, creative and strong communicators. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is essential. Past experience in the fields of development or ministry preferred.

Training will be provided for the particulars of the role, but finding the right person with a heart for the mission of the Catholic Church is key.

Travel is an important part of the role – our campaign managers serve our pastors, parish staff and campaign volunteers in parishes across 15 counties in Central Pennsylvania.

At the Diocese of Harrisburg, we are primed to grow in service to our partners and in our mission. Join our team and help us achieve bold, noble goals in true service to God and neighbor.

IgniteI directly supports the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg by funding various initiatives that align with the Diocese’s mission. This includes strengthening parishes, providing education and training for discipleship, developing youth and adult ministry leaders, supporting vocations, and offering community services. This capital campaign focuses on raising funds to support these key areas, thereby enhancing the Diocese’s capacity to serve and minister in Central Pennsylvania.

The Diocese of Harrisburg is hiring one capital campaign manager. The position is guaranteed for a duration of 20 months with possible retainment in working for the Diocese of Harrisburg.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a capital campaign project manager in collaboration with the Steier Group campaign team for the Ignite! initiative.
Provide on-site service to assigned parishes at the direction of the Steier Group project supervisor and team lead manager.
Collaborate with the Steier Group project supervisor on timelines, project, service, and travel plans.
Assist in creating parish case statement inserts, and volunteer recruitment, orientation, and training.
Participate in assembling and presenting the campaign final report and PowerPoint presentations with the Steier Group project supervisor.
Complete all aspects of the diocese’s project plan in an organized and timely fashion.
Work autonomously.
Execute and follow up on tasks for the diocese and Steier Group co-workers.
Implement and take ownership of assigned project to ensure the Ignite! initiative is positioned to maximize participation and achieve campaign goals.
Develop a strong and collegial working relationship with the pastors and parish staff of all parishes assigned.
Work closely with diocesan departments/directors to collaborate in-campaign efforts.
Construct a weekly report, identifying the tasks completed during the week and items that will be accomplished during the coming week. Provide a copy of the weekly report to the diocese, campaign leadership and the Steier Group project supervisor.
Meet weekly with the Steier Group project supervisor.
Create a weekly pledge report and pivot table report during the appeal period.
Produce quality written materials.
As assigned by the Steier Group project supervisor and the team lead manager, assist in preparing campaign documents for the diocese, e.g., letters, newsletters, brochures, etc.
Work collaboratively with all Steier Group and diocesan team members, including representatives from marketing, sales, travel, graphic design, grant writing, technology, and professional support.
Work with the diocese to create online and social media communications for the campaign and planning study
Master technology skills in SharePoint, Microsoft Office 365, and Raiser’s Edge
Represent the Diocese of Harrisburg, and the Steier Group in a professional manner.
Conduct follow-up calls accordingly.
Willing to work long hours in the evenings and on weekends.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to standards, policies, and protocols.
Master and autonomously use office technologies.
Master and autonomously use SharePoint platform.
Manage administrative duties.
Maintain a positive business presence.
Remain in timely communication with the campaign manager team lead.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Organizational Leadership, Journalism or related field. Proven experience in major gifts fundraising, sales, public relations, presentational speaking or journalism is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Ability to travel to multiple parish locations daily.
Ability to work under pressure in a stressful and fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.
Reliable, honest, and trustworthy.
Highly detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and works well independently and on a team.
Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to use the fundraising software to track interactions with donors and pull reports
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Strong analytical skills for critical thinking and problem solving.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to perform basic math functions, compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to operate business office equipment, i.e. adding machine, copier.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000 per year

Benefits:

403(b)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Work Location: Harrisburg with travel throughout the Diocese

ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG

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