Development and Communications Division Jobs

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year , excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security. Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? At Catholic Charities Diocese, of Joliet we are mission-driven, focused on positive results for people and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect. If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in making a difference! Discover an extraordinary career opportunity that combines competitive pay with outstanding benefits. Apply now so we can make a lasting impact together! General Responsibilities Lead the individual giving program, including annual appeals, donor renewal, retention, reactivation, and upgrade strategies. Develop and manage annual appeal plans in collaboration with Development, Communications, Programs, and other internal partners. Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects through regular outreach, meetings, stewardship, and solicitations. Maintain a consistent moves management process to track cultivation steps, stewardship actions, solicitations, and next steps. Support major and planned giving efforts through donor research, briefings, proposals, follow-up, and stewardship. Ensure accurate donor records and data integrity in Raiser’s Edge NXT, including contact reports, gift information, coding, and segmentation. Collaborate with internal partners to gather stories, data, and impact information that strengthen donor communications. Develop donor-centered written materials such as appeals, acknowledgments, stewardship updates, proposals, and reports. Monitor individual giving performance including revenue, retention, average gift, appeal response, lapsed and upgraded donors, and mid-level movement. Represent the Agency at donor and community events including meetings, gatherings, and public functions. Supervise staff or volunteers as assigned, depending on departmental needs. Actively support supervised employees in achieving goals related to job performance, professional growth, and development, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability. Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position. Great Employer Provided Benefits Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation days - 5 Paid Leave days and 9 Sick days Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances Flexible Spending Account Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short-term Disability Insurance