Job Ad for Director of Development
About the position
CNEWA is currently seeking a driven, highly motivated, and dedicated Director of Development, responsible for helping to achieve our fund-raising targets by stewarding and cultivating individual donors, planning special events, seeking grants and legacy gifts to provide the resources needed to accomplish CNEWA’s mission and programs. This position reports directly to the President of CNEWA.
Who we are
Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) has been a lifeline for the vulnerable throughout the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe for more than 95 years. Founded by Pope Pius XI in 1926, CNEWA works for, through and with the Eastern Catholic churches to identify needs and implement solutions.
Collaborating with the many peoples of these churches, CNEWA connects you to your fellow human beings in need, such as forming priests to serve the people of God in Egypt; providing irrigation to farmers in southern Lebanon; teaching underserved children in Ethiopia; educating sisters in India; rushing emergency relief to displaced Middle East families; counseling war-scarred children in Gaza. Together, we build up the church, affirm human dignity, alleviate poverty, encourage dialogue — and inspire hope.
Key Qualifications
- At least 5 year’s hands on experience leading and managing dynamic fund-raising team that includes individual giving, foundation support, special events, and planned giving.
- Minimum 10 years overall non-profit fund-raising experience at various levels demonstrating career growth. International experience is highly preferred.
- Proven track record with a significant, established portfolio in expanding existing donor base; with a key focus in harnessing own 6-figure individual gifts.
- Knowledge of Catholic philanthropic world.
- Ability to measure and assess fund-raising initiatives with metrics and performance goals.
- Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute as a key strategic executive team member.
- Required to travel primarily at the domestic level, meeting with key stake holders and high-tier donors.
- Must possess an inclusive world view. Knowledge of Catholic culture/social justice teachings and the Eastern Catholic Churches, and an overall understanding of the religious, social, cultural, and political environments of the countries and people served by CNEWA.
- Passion for CNEWA’s international mission and ability to effectively serve as an ambassador for the agency in public engagements and travel.
- Master’s degree is preferred.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not exclusive to:
- Works with the President and executive committee in the coordination and planning of fund-raising initiatives and activities. Adheres to established specific goals and timetables to help fund agency’s programmatic budget.
- Manages development team effectively by setting clear expectations and goals, engaging in consistent, regular communication and implementing personnel policies. Assigns gift officers donor portfolios for optimal donor relations and cultivation.
- Must develop and grow own donor portfolio with high giving capacity, stewarding these relationships through the entire giving cycle. Engaging select donors in regular communication and visits.
- Directs the planning, solicitation and support activities of the development team. Helps establish short and long-range goals for fundraising activities including special receptions as fundraisers, the annual gala, golf tournaments, pilgrimages, and other opportunities for CNEWA promotional purposes to cultivate, enhance and maintain donor support.
- Plans and directs institutional giving activities. Manages grant writer to seek funding sources from individuals, family funds, religious communities, foundations, corporations, and governmental entities where appropriate and when in alignment with CNEWA’s values and mission.
- Works with the President in the coordination of domestic and international travel for the purpose of the cultivation of new partnerships, networks, and fundraising opportunities.
- In close collaboration with the President and CFO, develops and monitors the development department budget; ensures that fundraising activities are implemented in accordance with approved budgets and plans in coordination with annual budget of the agency.
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