Job Description

The Donor Relations Manager ensures Catholic Charities' long-term sustainability by generating revenue and fostering strong relationships with donors, volunteers, parishes, and the broader community. This role is responsible for developing and implementing donor engagement and retention strategies, coordinating fundraising initiatives, and securing financial support through campaigns, grants, and special events. By integrating donor relations, volunteerism, and parish engagement, the Donor Relations Manager creates a cohesive strategy that maximizes support and resources. Additionally, this position collaborates with internal teams to enhance communications, outreach, and community partnerships, ensuring alignment with the Diocese of Jefferson City's pastoral planning. Through these efforts, the Donor Relations Manager advances Catholic Charities' mission and strengthens its impact across central and northern Missouri.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor engagement and retention strategies, prioritizing personalized communication, acknowledgment initiatives, and accurate tracking of contributions and donor interactions.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board development committee to establish and achieve fundraising goals through campaigns, grants, and special events.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with current and prospective donors, local parishes, and community partners to promote a culture of philanthropy and secure financial support.
• Partner with the Volunteer Coordinator to foster volunteer engagement, ensuring recruitment, training, and retention align with organizational needs and values.
• Work with the Communications Specialist to develop and distribute materials for the website, social media, and fundraising initiatives, enhancing donor and community outreach.
• Support the Community Services Department in strategic outreach efforts that align with the Diocese of Jefferson City's pastoral planning and strengthen community engagement.
• Represent Catholic Charities at events, building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, parishes, and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expectations

• Full-time staff members are required to attend their designated work site from Monday to Friday, typically from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Core working hours may be subject to change based on the specific role and the requirements of the program.
• Participates effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing, and problem-solving.
• Attends and participates in staff trainings, meetings, activities, and programs as required.
• Utilizes common software and digital applications (Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, Teams, time-keeping software, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and Communication Specialist.

Education and/or Experience

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, nonprofit management, communications, or related field with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in fundraising, development, or similar role with a nonprofit organization is required. Requirements include excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as strong leadership skills with experience supervising staff or volunteers and ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, relationship management, fundraising, and event planning is required. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, donor database software, and CRM tools is required. Familiarity with Donor Perfect software is highly desired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Other Qualifications

Ability to successfully pass Family Care Safety Registry and criminal background checks and requires completion of the Protecting God’s Children VIRTUS training session.

Licensed to operate a motor vehicle and ability to meet agency auto insurance coverage requirements. Local travel may be required.

Agency Identity and Mission

The identity and mission of Catholic Charities are rooted in the ministry of evangelization of the Roman Catholic Church, serving the poor and vulnerable in accordance with Catholic Social Teaching. While staff are not to proselytize, they are expected to be guided in all aspects of their work by the teachings of the Catholic faith, including church teachings on abortion, sterilization, abstinence, and the sanctity of the family, as well as adherence to the Catholic ethical religious directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Employees are also expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission, philosophy, and values of Catholic Charities and adhere to the Diocesan code of conduct. Additionally, staff should refrain from publishing any communication that affiliates them with Catholic Charities in a manner inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith, both in and outside of the

workplace. Periodic attendance at Catholic Masses is also encouraged for staff as part of their participation in the agency’s mission.

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. I further understand that this job description does not constitute an employment contract.