Title: Saints Peter and Paul Parish and School Director of Stewardship & Development
Director of Stewardship and Development
School and Parish of Saints Peter and Paul, Tulsa
Type: Ministerial
Status: Salaried
Reports to: Pastor, and Principal
Position Description: The Director of Stewardship & Development serves the mission of the
Parish by planning, evaluating, and overseeing all aspects of fundraising at the Parish and School which includes an Annual Appeal, events, and various major gift efforts. This includes community and alumni relations.
The Director of Stewardship & Development works closely
with the Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul and the Principal of the School to coordinate fundraising for the strategic vision of the Parish and School
Key Tasks:
- Articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
- Plan, execute, and advance the overall stewardship and development program in accordance
with the strategic plans of the Parish, as set by the vision of the Pastor, in collaboration with the Diocese of Tulsa and the Bishop.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the formative principle of Christian Stewardship and
provide the proper instruction of priests and parishes in the area of stewardship education
- Actively collaborate with alumni, staff, and volunteers to advance the overall mission of the Parish of Saints Peter and Paul
- Build and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential donors, including donor
recognition and planned gift societies
- Build and Maintain a portfolio of major donors engaging them with discovery,
cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship via in-person visits
- Assist the Pastor in building relationships and soliciting gifts to advance the overall
ministry of the Church
- Regularly report of the activity and progress of the Stewardship & Development Office
- Plan and implement the Annual Appeal and other areas of fundraising for the
Parish
- Supervise all direct mail, special events, and other solicitation activities as needed
- Supervise grant writing and grant requests within the parish
- Collaborate with the parish and school secretaries to effectively communicate the mission of the parish and school.
- Coordinate with other development officers from various Catholic entities, including the Diocesan Development Director
- Handle confidential and sensitive information in an utmost professional manner
- Review and adhere to the Diocesan Personnel Handbook and all other Diocesan policies
- Execute all other duties as assigned