Parish Campaign Director

Archdiocese of Los Angeles
almost 2 years ago
Church & Missions Full Time

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Parish Campaign Director will provide expertise to parishes in the areas of communications, marketing, and strategic planning pertaining to the Called to Renew campaign. The Parish Campaign Director is responsible for leading campaign efforts at the parish level, working together with the pastor and his staff.

Working under the direction of the Executive Director of Called to Renew and the Chief Development Officer, and in conjunction with the CCS Campaign Management Team, the Parish Campaign Director position will provide direction and leadership at several parishes concurrently during each phase of the campaign.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the church in performing their work.

The Parish Campaign Director is responsible for supporting the parish campaign effort, including:

Campaign Planning and Early Campaign Activity

  • Incorporate local parish dynamics into the established campaign plan fundamentals for an effective campaign for the parish.
  • Facilitate learning and understanding for both lay and clergy leaders in the fundamental plan to drive each parish-based campaign.
  • Develop a case for support with parish leadership and facilitate the design and production of campaign brochures and publicity materials.
  • Customize campaign materials for use in solicitations, volunteer recruitment and training and pledge redemption.
  • Format the parish database of families to develop the phase segmentation for the campaign.
  • Develop a timeline of campaign solicitation and communication activities.
  • Assist the pastor with recruiting a core group of lay leaders for each phase of the campaign.
  • Prepare the pastor and core leaders to solicit key members of the parish community.

Active Solicitation Portion of the Campaign

  • Guide parish leadership and volunteers in following the campaign plan.
  • Meet weekly with the pastor and campaign leadership.
  • Provide direction in recruiting and training various volunteer committees.
  • Provide personal visit training to volunteers.
  • Coordinate the assignment of parish families within the different phases of the program.
  • Prepare and direct campaign orientation, training, and report meetings.
  • Prepare publicity for the campaign, including newsletters, announcements, training manuals and talking points.
  • Provide consultation for the review of the continuation and redemption phase of activity, specifically:
    • Establish a post-campaign committee.
  • Provide specific written procedures for campaign follow-up and appropriate communications with donors.
  • Provide a review/report on campaign progress on a weekly basis during the campaign.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, needed to complete tasks effectively.

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution of higher education.
  • Philanthropic values and a commitment to service.
  • Highly self-motivated and willing to proactively take on leadership roles.
  • Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and confidence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Computer proficiency, specifically in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills in:

  • Superior written and communication skills.
  • Excellent quantitative analytical skills and creativity in problem solving.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of clergy, staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to:

  • Read, write and speak fluently in Spanish, Korean and/or Vietnamese.
  • Direct/attend evening meetings and periodically direct/attend activities at parishes on weekends.
  • Professional demeanor.
  • Have exceptional willingness and patience to listen to pastoral leaders, volunteers, and prospective donors.
  • To travel throughout the Archdiocese (Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties).
  • An empathy with the ethos of the Catholic Church.
  • Respect and support for the teachings of the Catholic church and affinity with the overall mission of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
  • Driver’s license and personal vehicle.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
  • Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
  • Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.

Our Benefits include:

  • Health Insurance ( Medical, Dental and Vision)
  • Mental Health Services (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Pension Plan
  • 403B Plan
  • Vacation & Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discount Programs (24hr Fitness, LA Fitness, Hotel Engine, Great Work Perks*)
  • *Great Work Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotel, Restaurant, and Shopping discounts)
  • Transit Subsidy

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