Director of Annual Giving
Published: 09/12/2025
Archbishop Edward M. McCarthy in Southwest Ranches, Florida is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Director of Annual Giving. This role is responsible for administering all aspects of the planning, directing and implementing of a comprehensive annual giving program that reaches out to all the institution’s constituencies. Experience managing and directing a comprehensive annual giving program, or equivalent related work experience preferred. S/he must have experience in telemarketing, direct mail, face-to-face and internet solicitation techniques and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to relate to a diverse clientele. Computer literacy plus a knowledge of related software applications, e.g. Raiser’s Edge NXT are preferred. The candidate performs duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Archdiocese of Miami.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and build all the components of the Annual Giving program as it relates to fundraising from key constituencies.
- Oversee the development, production and distribution of all marketing materials necessary to achieve desired gift yields, execution of direct mail campaigns, and face-to face solicitation with the expectation of meeting annual goals for each program.
- Execute comprehensive direct mail and digital campaigns, from concept and design through production and fulfillment of the overall initiative to raise unrestricted funds.
- Utilize various means of direct marketing, e-commerce, including Days of Giving, Giving Tuesday, etc. and social media to achieve fundraising goals.
- Work with Advancement leadership and staff to define and prioritize key alumni and development audiences, to create messages, and to develop innovative and effective communication strategies.
- Use development database and report writing software to retrieve data.
- Performs comprehensive analysis and manipulation related to all aspects of the annual fund program.
- Use statistics to evaluate current Annual Fund programs and to make recommendations for program changes.
- Provide regular reporting and analysis of annual giving results.
- Use data to continuously adjust and improve annual giving programs.
- Assist in planning, implementing and monitoring the matching gifts program which capitalizes on the potential to maximize the benefits of our donors working at matching gift companies.
Qualifications include:
- Excellent customer service skills, both in person and by phone.
- Good time management.
- Must have the ability to work independently and take initiative in a team environment where flexibility and multi-tasking are often essential.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, is required.
- Good computer literacy, including ability to navigate online applications and search engines effectively.
- Knowledge of Blackbaud marketplace applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish (Spanish not required but preferred).
- Must have a professional demeanor and be supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
To apply: Send cover letter, resume, copies of all transcripts to [email protected].
Subject line should read: Director of Annual Giving.
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