Cross Catholic Outreach is a Catholic ministry with an ecumenical staff of Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox believers working in unity to provide food, water, housing, education, orphan support, medical care, micro-enterprise, and disaster relief, and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ to the poorest of the poor in more than 30 countries around the world. We believe strongly in unifying Christians in this mission of mercy, and we believe that creating a welcoming work environment for all Christian faiths is essential to achieving our ministry goals.
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Position Title: PCS Development Officer
Department: PCS Church School & Community Development Dept. 43
Reports to: Development Manager
Position Location: Remote
Position Summary:
The Development Officer’s (D.O.) primary responsibility is to fundraise. The D.O will also increase participation and engagement with liturgical campaigns, BOJ (Box of Joy) ministry, and Food Packing events among groups. Constituents include Catholic groups such as parishes, schools, and related organizations. The D.O. is responsible to meet fundraising and engagement goals established by the PCS Leadership team. This is to be done through effective identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, and documentation of the same.
Characteristics:
Flexible, adaptable, results-oriented, highly organized, self-starter, creative, quick learner, positive attitude, proven team player.
Educational or Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or commensurate fundraising/sales experience)
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of successful fundraising experience or sales experience with documented success outcomes.
Knowledge, Skills, & Character Required:
- Christian Witness: Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of the ministry.
- Vocation: Feels a calling to serve God through serving Cross Catholic Outreach in this capacity.
- Mission Alignment: Believes in and supports the mission and ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach and agrees with the conduct policies and conduct expectations of Cross Catholic Outreach.
- Catholic Church Knowledge: Must have an intimate knowledge of the Catholic Church and the structure of Catholic parishes and schools.
- Fundraising & Sales Experience - Proven success in fundraising or sales, with a strong understanding of fundraising principles and a commitment to Christian-based fundraising.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with superior interpersonal abilities and poise in public speaking.
- Organizational & Leadership Skills - Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Technical Proficiency - Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and CRM systems and online fundraising tools.
- Teamwork & Work Ethic - Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team; self-starter with initiative to prospect, engage, and close donor relationships.
- Travel - Willingness and ability to travel domestically (approximately 10 trips per year) and internationally, including accompanying donors and staff on vision/mission. Travel may be conducted by airplane, automobile, bus, or other reasonable means. Travel frequency is expected to be limited and scheduled in advance when possible. If traveling by automobile, a valid driver’s license is required. For international travel, a valid passport is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Duties:
- Responsible for primarily prospecting groups (churches, schools, etc) that result in achieving an assigned fundraising goal.
- Comfortable with virtual sales and selling strategies to accelerate prospecting and generate fundraising.
- Monthly Travel required.
- Assist PCS and wider Development Team leadership to develop and implement programs to support engagement initiatives.
- Represents the department in meetings, conferences, and events where necessary.
- Responsible for the cultivation and management of groups/donors - some existing donors and others with identified potential - with the goal of increasing financial support and increased engagement through regular communications (phone calls, emails, and written correspondence).
- Manage the identification, evaluation, and cultivation of prospects, and assist in the stewardship plan of donors once they have made a commitment.
- Meet or exceed the expected level of activity each week and month, i.e., number of calls, asks, personal correspondence, etc.
- Uphold established department protocols related to donor records, including documenting interactions with parishes, schools, and groups.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Company Description
Cross Catholic Outreach is a 501c3 Catholic relief and development ministry that provides food, shelter, medical care, water, education, self-help programs, care for orphans, and emergency relief to the poorest of the poor around the world in the name of Christ.
We mobilize the global Catholic Church to transform the poor and their communities materially and spiritually for the glory of Jesus Christ. Cross Catholic Outreach’s priority is to help “the poorest of the poor.” Our efforts reach those suffering extreme poverty in countries throughout the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Projects include relief for earthquake, flood, and tsunami victims, care and education for orphans and other vulnerable children, housing for the homeless, medicines and health care for the indigent, food for families suffering extreme malnutrition, and clean water for communities that have none, as well as micro-enterprise programs and other long-term development efforts to break the cycle of poverty.
In every case, our method of outreach is the same: Cross Catholic locates needy Catholic-based ministries serving the poor and distributes material aid through their existing programs. In this way, we can supply meaningful help where it is needed most. In all our work we remain dedicated in our service to the Lord as good stewards of His resources in every challenge we seek to overcome. We partner with Dioceses all over the world.
