Mission Advancement & Stewardship Director (Onsite) (Permanent)

Please note this is an onsite, permanent position in San Jose.

Top Skills:

• Stewardship
• Fundraising
• Donor Engagement and relationships
• Strong Catholic Faith

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in overseeing successful fundraising programs, including annual fund campaigns
• Proven ability to cultivate and solicit major gifts of $500,000 or more
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Possesses a sound working knowledge of the Catholic faith and Church hierarchy, especially related to stewardship and charitable giving
• Must maintain up-to-date personal certification for Safe Environment program in compliance with USCCB requirements

QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Education and/or Experience:
  Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Non-Profit Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or certification in Philanthropy or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five to seven years in a leadership capacity in fundraising or related work experience, preferably in a non-profit/religious environment and multicultural community.
• Three or more years in stewardship education a plus, preferably in the Catholic Church.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a practicing Catholic with in-depth knowledge of Church structure and culture
• Ability to articulate and communicate the vision, mission, and philosophy of the organization
• Proven leadership ability within community, religious, and professional settings
• Familiarity with Santa Clara County and parish/school structures in the U.S. preferred
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional communication and data analysis abilities
• Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vision, Strategy & Leadership

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising and stewardship strategy across annual, major, capital, grant, and planned giving.
• Advise and support the Bishop in establishing philanthropic priorities and advancement strategies
• Collaborate with parishes and schools to strengthen local fundraising efforts and coordinate organization-wide initiatives
• Provide regular performance reports and analysis to the Bishop, COO, CFO, and Cabinet
• Partner with the Office of Communications to deliver donor-centered, mission-driven messaging and storytelling
  Major Gifts, Donor Relations & Engagement
• Manage a portfolio of major and leadership donors, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in collaboration with senior leadership and clergy
• Build and sustain relationships with key donors, foundations, and Catholic-aligned funding partners
• Design and implement personalized donor engagement strategies aligned with donor values and mission impact
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgment, recognition, and accurate documentation in the donor database
• Establish and achieve annual fundraising and donor engagement goals
• Partner intentionally with the Superintendent, principals, and school leadership to strengthen advancement efforts within Catholic schools:
• Support the development of school-based major gift strategies aligned with organizational priorities
• Assist schools in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors, including alumni and parent communities
• Encourage alignment between parish, school, and organization fundraising efforts to present a unified mission
• Provide guidance, tools, and formation to school leaders to build sustainable advancement capacity

Campaigns, Appeals & Special Initiatives

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Annual Appeal
• Direct capital campaigns and special fundraising initiatives, ensuring strong participation and pledge fulfillment
• Develop campaign strategies, materials, timelines, and training for parish staff and volunteers
• Monitor results, analyze performance, and implement strategies to increase participation, retention, and revenue
• Ensure consistent communication of impact aligned with organizational priorities

Planned Giving & Legacy Programs

• Promote legacy giving as an expression of faithful stewardship
• Educate and guide donors on planned giving vehicles in coordination with legal and financial advisors
• Identify and cultivate planned giving prospects and manage the legacy society
• Ensure accurate documentation, tracking, and stewardship of planned gifts
• Establish and meet annual planned giving goals with pastoral sensitivity

Stewardship & Parish/School Engagement

• Promote an organization-wide understanding of stewardship as a way of life rooted in gratitude, discipleship, and shared responsibility for the Church s mission
• Develop and deliver comprehensive formation resources tailored to parishes, schools, and ministries at various stages of stewardship maturity
• Actively partner with pastors, parish leadership teams, the Superintendent, and principals to strengthen local stewardship efforts
• Lead and continually enhance the annual Stewardship Conference as a key moment of formation, inspiration, and collaboration
• Work with pastors and parish leaders to identify, form, and engage the gifts of parishioners in service to the Church s mission

Leadership, Finance & Operations

• Recruit, supervise, and develop advancement staff; foster a high-performing, mission-centered team
• Support volunteer leadership, including the Bishop's Development Advisory Board
• Oversee departmental budgeting, revenue forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure accurate gift processing, compliance with donor intent, and adherence to financial, legal, and ethical standards
• Manage development operations, systems, and CRM (including ParishSOFT); establish KPIs, dashboards, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate effectively with finance, communications, parish support, and ministry teams
• Data, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
• Establish clear metrics and feedback loops to measure effectiveness and guide decision-making

External Relations & Professional Leadership

• Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants
• Represent the organization in professional associations and remain current on best practices in Catholic fundraising and stewardship

Candidates must provide their phone number. Reference job number is A5233.