(04/09/2024)
Pontifical Mission Societies
St. Petersburg


“The Pontifical Mission
Societies serve the church’s universality as a global network of support for
the Pope in his missionary commitment by prayer, the soul of mission, and
charitable offerings from Christians throughout the world.” Pope
Francis


Office
location
200 Central Ave
5th Floor
St Petersburg, FL 33701


Job Title:
Development and Stewardship Coordinator


Position Summary:


The Development & Stewardship Coordinator provides proactive, effective, and measurable support to enhance The Pontifical Mission Societies’ fundraising activities, including the cultivation and stewardship of donors. This individual will work closely with the Vice President for Advancement, as well as the Advancement team and key fundraising committees, to execute an annual fundraising plan and donor communications strategy.  This position requires the ability to work well within a fast-paced environment and under a collaborative team structure.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage database donor accounts, data entry, data clean-up, financial reports, and other system requirements. 
  • Provide donor acknowledgement in a timely manner (within 3 business days) and in accordance with the Advancement Department standards. 
  • Manage donor files and update filing procedures and practices. 
  •  Provide weekly report of all donations/pledges received for Advancement team meetings. 
  • Provide administrative support for direct mail strategies, including mail merge functions, segmentation, and personalization of lists. 
  • Lead our donor recognition societies, including the Legacy Giving society.   
  • May support grant writing efforts, including prospect research, reporting and stewardship. 
  • Assist with special event planning and execution, online campaigns, and stewardship gatherings.
  • Manage inventory of donor communication materials including envelopes, letterhead, print pieces, and other branded TPMS gifts. 
  • Draft written, including regularly updated, acknowledgement letters and ongoing stewardship communication for donors (i.e., e-blasts, letters, cards). 
  • Support the marketing/communications/social media initiatives, as requested. 
    Proof-reading of donor materials, appointment setting, and meeting preparation, as requested. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Advancement. 

Education, Experience and Qualifications

  • Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing and have a passion for The Pontifical Mission Societies’ mission and those we serve.   
  • BA/BS required. 
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience 
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, set deadlines, and complete projects in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of performance. 
  • Database experience required.   
  •  Professional phone and email etiquette. 
  • Excellent relationship management skills and high EQ. 
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite. 
  • Knowledge of website editing preferred or willingness to learn. 
  • Basic graphic design experience is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Compensation – $27.00/hour – $35.00/hour for a 35-hour work week
  • This position is eligible for overtime pay.
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription insurance coverage – employer pays full premium.
  • Vision discount plan
  • Generous paid time off including 17 paid holidays and holy days.

Hybrid remote work schedule to include ability to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Applications Process

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to jobs@missio.org with the subject line “Development and Stewardship Coordinator.”

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, printers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear well. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

EEOC Statement

The Pontifical Mission Societies (“TPMS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. TPMS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All TPMS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. 

TPMS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, TPMS will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

As a Catholic organization recognized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, TPMS reserves the right under Federal law (42 U.S.C.A §2000e-2(e)) and Florida law (Fla. Stat. §760.10(10)) to hire those of the Catholic faith for positions where practice and knowledge of the Catholic faith, its tenets, and beliefs, are necessary for the work required. Further, TPMS retains the ability to hire employees whose lifestyle upholds the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.