Mission & Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Catholic Community Health is a ministry of the Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Through the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs), the Church reaffirms its commitment to the ministry of health care and the distinctive Catholic identity of the Church’s institutional health care services.

The Mission & Development Coordinator supports the mission, outreach, and fundraising efforts of Catholic Community Health, helping advance the organization’s commitment to providing compassionate, Christ-centered care to seniors and those nearing the end of life. Working closely with the Director of Mission Outreach & Development, this position coordinates parish and community outreach, supports donor stewardship and fundraising initiatives, maintains accurate donor and constituent records, processes charitable gifts, and assists with the administrative and operational work necessary to sustain the organization’s mission.

Essential Accountabilities:  

1. Fundraising and Development Support

· Assist with annual appeals, seasonal fundraising campaigns, special initiatives, and the annual Fall Ball benefit dinner

· Support the preparation and distribution of fundraising materials, donor communications, sponsorship packets, and campaign correspondence

· Maintain campaign records, solicitation activity, pledge information, and follow-up reminders in Bloomerang CRM

· Assist with prospect research, donor segmentation, mailing lists, fundraising reports, and pipeline management

· Help coordinate grant administration, including gathering organizational information, maintaining grant records, tracking deadlines, and preparing supporting documentation

· Provide administrative and logistical support for donor meetings, fundraising events, and cultivation and stewardship activities

2. Mission Outreach Support

· Support the development and implementation of CCH’s mission outreach strategy throughout the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph

· Communicate CCH’s mission, services, programs, and opportunities for engagement to parishes and community organizations

· Maintain contact records, outreach histories, follow-up tasks, and engagement activity in Bloomerang CRM

· Identify opportunities to increase awareness of Home Care, Villa St. Francis, and Hospice & Palliative Care services and ministries

3. Donor Stewardship and Acknowledgements

· Prepare and coordinate timely gift acknowledgement, tax receipts, thank-you letters, memorial and honor notifications, and other donor correspondence

· Assist with personalized stewardship communications for donors, sponsors, volunteers, and other supporters

· Maintain acknowledgement workflows and track outstanding correspondence and follow-up needs

· Help coordinate donor recognition, impact updates, and other activities that strengthen donor relationships

· Support the preparation of donor lists, giving summaries, and stewardship reports

4. Administrative and Operational Support

· Maintain organized digital files, spreadsheets, contact lists, campaign records, and departmental documentation

· Prepare routine reports, mailing lists, meeting materials, correspondence, and project updates

· Track deadlines, outstanding tasks, and follow-up activities to support the department’s work plan

· Assist with the maintenance of departmental procedures, templates, and workflows

· Collaborate with CCH colleagues and ministry leaders to ensure accurate information, timely communications, and coordinated execution of projects

Maintain professional interdepartmental relationships and represent the department when necessary. 

Perform other tasks or duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, personable, and comfortable managing projects, maintaining databases, coordinating communications, and building relationships with Catholic parishes and community partners. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys supporting a mission-driven organization through both relationship-building and behind-the-scenes execution.

· Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising support, donor relations, parish ministry, or administration preferred

· Experience with Bloomerang or another donor relationship management system

· Experience with gift entry, charitable gift acknowledgements, donor records, and fundraising campaigns

· Familiarity with Catholic parishes, diocesan structures, and Catholic ministries

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

· Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends when needed for parish outreach and fundraising events