Director of Major Gifts

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Office of Development assists parishes and the diocese in programs that encourage financial stewardship from parishioners to provide the financial resources for various ministries, programs and services. The Director of Major Gifts identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gifts from parishioners and others in support of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

 WHAT WE REQUIRE: 

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years development experience 
  • Thorough knowledge of major gifts principles and practices; ability to organize, create and implement fund development efforts 
  • Knowledge of church organizational and operational procedures 
  • Creativity, decision-making, interpersonal skills, use of discretion, teamwork, negotiation, independent judgment/action, problem analysis, service orientation, and public relations to foster the Church’s mission and Parish/School relations. 
  • Practicing Catholic preferred  
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

 

  • An opportunity to further your career  
  • A two thousand year old mission 
  • Competitive compensation and benefits 
  • A family friendly workplace 
  • Discounted tuition for your children to attend our elementary and high schools

 

 

To apply, please send a cover letter with salary requirements to:

 

hr@arlingtondiocese.org

 

Human Resources

Catholic Diocese of Arlington

200 North Glebe Rd, Suite 901

Arlington, VA 22203