Director of Development
Agency: Executive Office & Support Services
Office Location: 40 N. Main Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf
of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice. Catholic Charities, recognizing human need at all stages of
life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the
economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need,
advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment
of its mission.
General Scope of Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director will provide leadership and strategic
direction for all development activities of the organization to support the agency’s efforts to meet
increasing community needs. The Director will also coordinate and provide counsel, coaching and
support for the development activities of all agencies of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the agency’s development efforts, including all aspects of fundraising.
2. Design and implement a multi-year comprehensive development plan, as well as annual work plans
that include goals, objectives, timetables, budget requirements & metrics for evaluation that include
the following areas of activity:
a. a major gift program that focuses on identification, cultivation and solicitation of individual
and corporate donors
b. an effective annual giving program
c. a robust donor stewardship program encompassing individuals and corporations
d. planned giving
e. direct mail outreach
f. on-line giving strategies
g. special event fundraising
h. a capital campaign
3. Provide counsel and support to the Chief Executive Officer to assist with their responsibilities to
engage, solicit and provide stewardship to key major donors as well as to the broad community of
the Diocese of Albany.
4. Work collaboratively with the Diocesan Development and Stewardship Office to create a diocesan
program to increase Catholic philanthropy.
5. Provide supervision to the development staff
6. Through the Chief Executive Officer, engage the Boards of Catholic Charities in active partnership as
ambassadors, solicitors and donors.
7. Perform other duties and tasks as requested by the Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities of
the Diocese of Albany.
Compensation
Compensation is determined by current agency policy, pending approval by the Chief Executive Officer.
This position is Salaried/Exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Please forward resumes to cc.employment@ccrcda.org