Director of Development

Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc., Jacksonville Regional Office is seeking a Director of Development. This is a full‑time, 40 hour a week, exempt position located in Jacksonville, FL. The hiring range for this position is $65,000 to 75,000 annually.

Catholic Charities offers a competitive non-profit compensation package with competitive pay rates and comprehensive benefits;

• 100% employer paid health insurance
• paid time off
• sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• life insurance
• flexible spending account
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• supplemental 403B retirement plan
• pension

Catholic Charities is an EEO and e-verify participating agency.

The Director of Development oversees all fundraising, development, marketing, and communications initiatives for the organization. A vital member of the leadership team, this position plays a crucial role in advancing the agency’s mission to provide compassionate social services and support to individuals and families in need throughout the Jacksonville community. The position develops, implements, and monitors a comprehensive fundraising plan to expand philanthropic support of the organization including identifying and strengthening relationships with community stakeholders, actively pursuing and managing corporate and individual leads, and fostering strong donor and sponsor stewardship.

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve annual revenue goals and long-term financial sustainability.
• Lead major gift fundraising efforts, cultivating relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporations to secure significant financial support.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring effective stewardship of donors and maximizing fundraising outcomes.
• Ensure development and fundraising activities are in line with the agency’s strategic plan and comply with agency policies and COA accreditation standards.

• Provide strategic leadership to the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of development professionals, empowering them to achieve individual and team goals.
• Collaborate effectively with other senior leaders and program managers to integrate fundraising strategies with programmatic goals.
• Effectively manage Development department personnel including training, supervision, performance evaluation, goal setting, and evaluation.
• Participate in the development of the agency's plans and programs as a strategic partner, providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision‑making issues affecting the agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Along with the Regional Director, serve as a key spokesperson for Catholic Charities, cultivating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, community leaders and the media.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance donor engagement and stewardship, ensuring donors feel valued and informed about the impact of their contributions.
• Oversee the production of high-quality communications materials, including donor appeals, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Effectively articulate, verbally and in writing, the agency’s history, mission, vision, and programs to potential funding sources.
• Present a positive public image and increase the agency’s awareness in the community.

• Work with our external marketing contractor to manage and oversee the organization's website, ensuring content is current, engaging, and reflective of the agency’s mission and impact.
• Develop and implement social media strategies to increase awareness, engagement, and support.
• Oversee the marketing and communications activities to produce compelling marketing materials that effectively communicate the agency’s initiatives and impact.

• Manage the Development Department budget and monitor expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide regular reports to the Regional Director,…