Development Officer
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Department/Program: Advancement
Primary Shift: M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (nights and weekends as needed)
Job Classification: Full -Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Salary: $50,000 - $53,000/year
Travel Required (Y/N, %): Y, 90% (local) 10% (non-local)
Why You’ll Love This Position:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Development Officer to join our team and help drive our organization’s mission forward. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives and programs to support our goals. You will play a key role in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations, while managing and coordinating various fundraising activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a proven track record of success in fundraising. If you’re motivated by making an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and help us maximize donor support and achieve our mission.
What You’ll Do:
- Research prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
- Cultivate relationships with existing and potential donors.
- Solicits donations on behalf of the agency to meet fundraising goals.
- Develop, manage, and execute all fundraising and community events.
- Partners with agency programs to manage large volunteer groups and events.
- Works closely with the Human Resources department to play a key role in managing essential stages of the volunteer life cycle.
- Educates the community on the agency by making public appearances, speeches, etc.
- Attends community and agency networking events.
- Writes and implements donor communications.
- Represents the agency at trade shows, community fairs, and other outreach events by staffing company booth.
- Conducts facility tours for donors, volunteers, special guests, and other visitors.
- Regularly input, update, and report donor information, contributions, and engagement into the donor management software.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Catholic Social Teachings
Possesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities, including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic, and as such, Catholic Charities adheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in non-profit leadership, marketing & communications, or related field.
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This position requires a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
Preferred:
- One to three (1-3) years of fundraising experience.
- Experience working in a social service non-profit.
- Experience in Blackbaud’s donor database software.
Application Time Period
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Priority Date: 01/30/2025
Job ID 2160297
If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Human Resources, hr@ccsomo.org, or 417-368-0914
www.ccsomo.org/careers/
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
