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What is the difference between Director Catholic Development vs Director Fundraising?

AspectDirector Catholic DevelopmentDirector Fundraising
Required CredentialsTypically requires a background in theology, religious studies, or nonprofit management, often with fundraising experienceRequires experience in fundraising, donor relations, and often a background in nonprofit or sales
Work EnvironmentWorks within religious or faith-based organizations, focusing on church or Catholic institution needsWorks across various nonprofit sectors, focusing on donor engagement and revenue generation
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by Catholic churches, dioceses, or faith-based nonprofitsFound in diverse nonprofit organizations, including religious, educational, and charitable sectors

The main difference is that a Director Catholic Development focuses on fostering support specifically for Catholic organizations, often requiring knowledge of church teachings and community engagement. In contrast, a Director Fundraising has a broader scope across various nonprofit sectors, emphasizing donor relations and revenue growth. Both roles involve fundraising skills but differ in their industry focus and specific organizational goals.

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Director of Development, Catholic Charities Sarasota

Diocese of Venice in Florida

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Title:Director of Development, Catholic Charities

Reports to:Chief Executive Officer

Location: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice in Florida Inc. | Sarasota, Florida

(5055 N Tamiami Trail)

Hours of Work:Monday to Friday with occasional evenings or weekends.

Overview

The Director of Development is responsible for cultivating and stewarding of major donors, growing sponsorships for special events, engaging Board of Directors and volunteers, and fostering relationships throughout the community.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan with a focus on major gifts.
  • Direct and obtain sponsorships for all special events.
  • Oversee volunteer efforts for fundraising events.
  • Oversee strategies for marketing, public relations and communications.
  • Make presentations throughout the community, to leadership, Board and Diocesan leadership.
  • Oversee donor correspondence and donor stewardship.
  • Plan and coordinate Board of Directors Development Committee activities.
  • Supervise and evaluate the Development team members.
  • Exhibit sensitivity to the service population's cultural, social, and socio-economic characteristics.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all records and apply discretion and appropriate security measures in the handling of confidential information.
  • Ensure services delivered are in alignment with Catholic Charities' mission, policies, procedures and service philosophy.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Proven track record of identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
  • Ability to build relationships with Board, staff, volunteers and donors.
  • Strong management and leadership skills required. Ability to recruit, motivate, empower, and coach staff to high performance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to work in a self-directed environment, to set and to monitor goals, and to meet target dates.
  • Good steward of the budget.
  • Must pass a Level II FDLE/FBI background screening with satisfactory results

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