Donor Engagement Manager

Donor Engagement Manager

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary: The Donor Engagement Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with donors, parish partners, foundations, corporations, and community supporters to advance the mission of Father Demsey's Charities. This position supports fundraising efforts through donor cultivation, stewardship, communications, events, and database management, helping to increase philanthropic support and long-term donor engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor engagement and stewardship strategies to strengthen relationships with current and prospective donors
• Manage a portfolio of donors through personalized outreach, meetings, communications, and recognition efforts
• Support annual fundraising campaigns, appeals, special events, and other development initiatives
• Identify and cultivate new donor prospects and opportunities for increased philanthropic support
• Coordinate donor appreciation activities, stewardship reports, and impact communications
• Create and distribute donor-focused communications, including newsletters, reports, and campaign materials
• Maintain accurate donor records and track gifts, pledges, interactions, and stewardship activities within the donor database
• Generate reports and analyze donor engagement data to support fundraising goals and strategic planning
• Assist in planning and executing fundraising, donor cultivation, and community engagement events
• Represent Father Dempsey's Charities at community, parish, and donor events as needed
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and staff to communicate mission impact and donor opportunities

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or a related field preferred. Three or more years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, development, sales, customer relationship management, or a related field. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with donors and community stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience with donor databases, fundraising software, and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence. As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events.