Archdiocese of New York
Development Office
Director of Special Parish Initiatives & Campaigns
Overview/Purpose:
The Director of Special Parish Initiatives and Campaigns is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing fundraising and special engagement initiatives to support the financial needs and spiritual growth of parishes in the Archdiocese of New York. The role involves leading campaign initiatives, supporting and advancing the Increased Offertory Program, managing volunteers, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring successful campaign outcomes.
Reports to: Executive Director, Parish Development
Work Location: 488 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of archdiocesan and parish capital campaigns, ensuring each effort advances the mission of the Catholic Church and strengthens parish life.
- Direct the Increased Offertory Program in participating parishes, supporting stewardship, parishioner engagement, and sustained offertory growth.
- Partner with pastors and parish leadership to develop campaign and offertory strategies, messaging, timelines, budgets, and goals aligned with each parish’s pastoral priorities.
- Coach pastors, volunteers, and staff in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, pledge redemption, and fundraising best practices.
- Oversee campaign and offertory communications, including case materials, newsletters, digital content, parish announcements, and promotional materials.
- Manage campaign and program events, volunteer engagement, donor follow-up, and parish outreach efforts.
- Track financial performance, participation, expenses, pledges, gifts, and offertory commitments, providing regular reports to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate with the Donor Database Center to ensure accurate, secure, and timely recording and acknowledgment of donor, pledge, gift, and parishioner information.
- Supervise the Associate Director of Special Parish Initiatives and Campaigns.
- Support the annual appeal, assist with strategic fundraising planning, and complete additional projects and events as needed.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, communications, marketing, sales).
- At least 5 years of experience in fundraising, campaign management, or community engagement roles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and volunteers.
- Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- A driver’s license is required.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
- Knowledge of fundraising software, donor databases, and digital marketing tools.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate campaign events and activities.
- Understanding of the mission and values of the Catholic church.
Compensation range for this position is: $120,000 - $150,000 annually.
This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and employment application form to: