Executive Director of Development
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This executive director will oversee the stewardship and development operations for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, including fundraising initiatives and management of the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and cultivation of donor relationships to ensure ministries are funded.
Responsibilities
- Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
- Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Oversee the operations of the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma
- Oversee the operations of the Secretariat for Stewardship and Development
- Collaborate with the Archbishop and other key stakeholders to identify funding needs and opportunities
- Develop and operationalize a strategic plan for fundraising and stewardship programs
- Manage and mentor the Secretariat for Stewardship & Development and CFO teams
- Oversee all aspects of the Annual Catholic Appeal, planned giving, endowment strategies, and archdiocesan capital campaigns
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors and other stakeholders
- Develop and oversee secretariat and foundation budgets
- Oversee the implementation and use of the archdiocesan donor database
- Design and deliver an organizational accountability framework of key success indicators to the Archbishop and foundation Board of Directors
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years fundraising and management experience
- Proven track record in major gift solicitation and campaign management
- Active, practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising and general management of a fundraising team, with a proven track record of success in major gift solicitation and campaign management.
Nice to Have
- Master's degree
- Professional work in prospect research or database administration
- Experience in diocesan organizational and operations procedures or complex, multi-unit nonprofit organization
- Bilingual – English/Spanish
Skills
* Required skills