The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Donor Engagement Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with donors, parish partners, foundations, corporations, and community supporters to advance the mission of Father Demsey's Charities. This position supports fundraising efforts through donor cultivation, stewardship, communications, events, and database management, helping to increase philanthropic support and long-term donor engagement.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and implement donor engagement and stewardship strategies to strengthen relationships with current and prosepcitve donors
Manage a portfolio of donors through personalized outreach, meetings, communications, and recognition efforts
Support annual fundraising campaigns, appeals, special events, and other development initiaatives
Identify and cultivate new donor prospects and opportunities for increased philanthropic support
Coordinate donor appreciation activities, stewardship reports, and impact communications
Create and distribute donor-focused communications, including newsletters, reports, and campaign materials
Maintain accurate donor records and track gifts, pledges, interactions, and stewardship activities within the donor database
Generate reports and analyze donor engagement data to support fundraising goals and strategic planning
Assist in planning and executing fundraising, donor cultivation, and community engagement events
Represent Father Dempsey's Charities at community, parish, and donor events as needed
Collaborate with organizational leadership and staff to communicate mission impact and donor opportunities

Job Requirements

Bachleor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or a related field preferred
Three or more years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, development, sales, customer relationshp management, or a related field
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with donors and community stakeholders
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiply priorities and deadlines
Experience with donor databases, fundraising software, and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

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