Stewardship Coordinator

Stewardship Coordinator (Part-time)

Job Summary

The Stewardship Coordinator organizes all aspects of the parish’s annual campaign and works closely with the Parish Administrator & Stewardship Manager, Stewardship Committee and Annual Campaign Chair(s) to meet goals and objectives of the campaign.  The Stewardship Coordinator also supports all fundraising programs of the parish to include volunteer recruitment and management, and database management (data entry and report generation).

This is a part-time contract position, invoicing monthly and averaging 20 hours per week, primarily Monday-Friday and some Sundays. Partial remote work is permitted. Occasional evening work is required for activities during the annual campaign and for committee meetings.  The annual campaign runs for approximately five weeks each fall (end of September – early November) with tasks ongoing throughout the year. This position reports to the Parish Administrator and Stewardship Manager.

Responsibilities

Work with the Parish Administrator and Stewardship Manager to support donor/prospect management, revenue goals, gift processing, documentation and acknowledgments.

Together with lay leadership, and in coordination with the parish calendar, build the annual campaign calendar and supporting documents.

Working with the Communications Manager, develop marketing and promotional communications to raise awareness and impact of the campaign.  Some coordination of special events from time to time.

Help draft all campaign communications including solicitation letters, emails and acknowledgements.

Help organize volunteer solicitations including campaign callers and related activities.

Enter pledges into Realm® and run reports as requested. Send quarterly pledge reminders.

Merge and print solicitation letters and help organize the volunteer mail preparation team.  Assist with recording of checks and submittals to the accounting office.

Support the Parish Administrator and Stewardship Manager as needed with capital campaigns, the planned giving program, and other tasks as assigned.

Assist the Parish Life and Worship Coordinator with special projects to include selected database tasks, group assignments and lay leader/volunteer coordination.

Position Requirements

An understanding of the ministry, mission and customs of a church.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Three to five years of fundraising, annual campaign and/or stewardship experience.

Strong computer skills – experience working with CRM software is a plus.

Experience working with volunteers.

Ability to build effective professional working relationships internally and externally.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Promote a team culture – lead and work as part of a team.

Application

To apply please send in your resume and a cover letter to administrator@thechapelofthecross.org  by October 14, 2024.

The Chapel of the Cross is a certified Orange County Living Wage employer