Director of DevelopmentDiocese of Gaylord
Job Summary
Position: Director of Development
Saint Francis Xavier of Petoskey
Employment Type: Part-time
Location: Petoskey, MI
The Director of Development will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and advancing all fundraising and development efforts across the entire parish organization, including:
- Saint Francis Xavier Church
- Saint Francis Xavier School
- Child Development Center (CDC)
- Brother Dan’s Food Pantry
The position will provide leadership and strategic direction for all fundraising initiatives, including:
Individual Giving: Annual appeals, recurring donations, and general parish giving.
Major Gifts: Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors and developing long-term donor relationships.
Institutional Giving: Identifying and pursuing grants from foundations, corporations, and other funding institutions.
Special Events: Planning, coordinating, and overseeing fundraising events and development activities.
Planned Giving: Establishing and promoting legacy gifts, estate planning opportunities, and other long-term giving initiatives.
The Director of Development will work collaboratively with the Pastor, Business Manager, School Principal, CDC leadership, and other ministry leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the mission and long-term financial sustainability of the entire parish organization.
Individual Giving: Annual appeals, recurring donations, and general parish giving.
Major Gifts: Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors and developing long-term donor relationships.
Institutional Giving: Identifying and pursuing grants from foundations, corporations, and other funding institutions.
Special Events: Planning, coordinating, and overseeing fundraising events and development activities.
Planned Giving: Establishing and promoting legacy gifts, estate planning opportunities, and other long-term giving initiatives.
The Director of Development will work collaboratively with the Pastor, Business Manager, School Principal, CDC leadership, and other ministry leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the mission and long-term financial sustainability of the entire parish organization.
This is currently being offered as part-time employment with the potential to transition to full-time employment. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
