Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Job Summary Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is seeking a Development Manager to serve as a member of the development team with fundraising and special events responsibilities and to manage the CRSS Community Volunteer Program. This role leads, manages, evaluates, and expands campaigns that strengthen relationships with donors, participants, and volunteers, while supporting and implementing the development plan in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer and Board of Directors. Overview and Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate CRSS' event fundraising activities
Coordinate committees of volunteers to expand fundraising and non-fundraising programs
Identify, cultivate, and steward donors for fundraising and non-fundraising events
Manage and maintain financial records for each event to ensure that the logistics, budgets, and timelines are met for assigned events and campaigns
Responsible for volunteer program agency wide including recruitment, orientation, assignment, supervision, recognition special events and volunteer portion of the quarterly newsletter
Work with outside groups for one time volunteer projects
Ensure compliance with volunteer standards set by CRSS, United Way and COA
Support and maintain the vision and mission of CRSS
Ensure personal accountability for meeting deadlines and responding to volunteer, donor, and other department requests.
Collaborate with all agency staff ensure the critical growth and success of the fundraising activities
Work with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
Assist with other duties as assigned Experience and Knowledge Requirements
Bachelor's degree required.
Special event planning and volunteer management experience preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Raisers Edge database experience preferred
Skills And Competencies Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills (paperwork as well as juggling multiple tasks with deadlines)
Capable of researching and understanding various opportunities
Ability to work flexible hours for research
Able to work to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Able to work independently and on a team
Resources for Which Accountable None Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.