Development Director - Diocese of Grand Rapids : Job Details

Development Director

Diocese of Grand Rapids

Job Location : Grand Rapids,MI, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-01T01:45:34Z

Job Description :

Reports To: Campus MinisterSupervises: n/aFLSA: non-exemptEffective Date: immediatelyStatus: Full Time or Part Time – Hourly

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Development Director is responsible for fundraising and development efforts at St. Luke University Parish, particularly in its campus ministry for students at GVSU. This position facilitates identifying and asking prospective donors, cultivating relationships with current donors, and implementing a strategic approach to annual fundraising.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

  • Creating a strategic approach for ongoing development efforts at St. Luke's
  • Identifying and reaching out to potential donors to ask for support
  • Daily phone calls and in-person meetings with current and prospective donors
  • Database management of current, past, and prospective donors
  • Providing regular updates of gratitude and ongoing value to current donors
  • Coordinating “Giving Tuesday” and other major fundraising campaigns
  • Planning annual donor appreciation events
  • Connecting with alumni and planning alumni reunion events
  • Sharing success stories through various media (newsletters, social media, etc.)
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and monthly finance council meetings

    • SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Imaginative vision to create a development strategy from scratch
  • Self-motivated and able to achieve big goals
  • Familiarity with media and email marketing
  • Comfortable with lots of relational time (phone calls or in-person meetings)
  • Proficient with database management

    • Sales or marketing experience requiredBachelor's degree preferred

    To Apply:

    Please submit your resume to [email protected] along with a cover letter answering the question “Why should someone invest in college Campus Ministry?”

    Job Features

    Job Category: Parishes

    Apply For This Job

    DO NOT USE the 'attach resume' feature below. To apply for this position, please reference the ‘TO APPLY' information contained in the job description above.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr
    Apply Now!
    Similar Jobs ( 0)
    -- View More Similar Jobs --