Director of Annual Giving

School - Leadership - Archbishop Edward

A. McCarthy HS Director of Annual Giving
Published: 09/12/2025

Archbishop Edward M. McCarthy in Southwest Ranches, Florida is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Director of Annual Giving
. This role is responsible for administering all aspects of the planning, directing and implementing of a comprehensive annual giving program that reaches out to all the institution’s constituencies. S/he must have experience in telemarketing, direct mail, face-to-face and internet solicitation techniques and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to relate to a diverse clientele. Computer literacy plus a knowledge of related software applications, e.g. Raiser’s Edge NXT are preferred.

The candidate performs duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Archdiocese of Miami.

• Manage and build all the components of the Annual Giving program as it relates to fundraising from key constituencies.
• Oversee the development, production and distribution of all marketing materials necessary to achieve desired gift yields, execution of direct mail campaigns, and face-to-face solicitation with the expectation of meeting annual goals for each program.
• Execute comprehensive direct mail and digital campaigns, from concept and design through production and fulfillment of the overall initiative to raise unrestricted funds.
• Utilize various means of direct marketing, e-commerce, including Days of Giving, Giving Tuesday, etc. and social media to achieve fundraising goals.
• Work with Advancement leadership and staff to define and prioritize key alumni and development audiences, to create messages, and to develop innovative and effective communication strategies.
• Use development database and report writing software to retrieve data.
• Performs comprehensive analysis and manipulation related to all aspects of the annual fund program.
• Use statistics to evaluate current Annual Fund programs and to make recommendations for program changes.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis of annual giving results.
• Use data to continuously adjust and improve annual giving programs.
• Assist in planning, implementing and monitoring the matching gifts program which capitalizes on the potential to maximize the benefits of our donors working at matching gift companies.

• Excellent customer service skills, both in person and by phone.
• Good time management.
• Must have the ability to work independently and take initiative in a team environment where flexibility and multi-tasking are often essential.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, is required.
• Good computer literacy, including ability to navigate online applications and search engines effectively.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud marketplace applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish (Spanish not required but preferred).
• Must have a professional demeanor and be supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Director of Annual Giving.