Vice President of Fundraising and Development

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE CHASTITY PROJECT EXECUTIVE TEAM

• Mission focused, joyful Catholic leadership and colleagues who work collaboratively to glorify God by transforming the culture through the proclamation of the Gospel of life and love.
• Daily prayer and the sacramental life are the central tenets of our work and are what sustain us personally and professionally.
• Ability to work remotely from anywhere in the United States, with some domestic travel to meet with donors.

MISSION

Advance a culture of authentic love, human dignity, and chastity by forming young people, equipping parents, educators, and clergy - while building strategic partnerships that transform hearts, families, schools, parishes, communities, and the culture.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The V.P. of Fundraising & Development serves as a senior executive leader responsible for advancing the mission, growth, and national impact of Chastity Project. The VP of Fundraising & Development provides strategic leadership to grow Chastity Project's philanthropic reach by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding meaningful, mission aligned donor relationships, and secure the resources needed to expand its mission-driven programs. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with a heart for the mission of Chastity Project and who possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to build trustworthy relationships with colleagues and benefactors who are equally committed to the mission. All candidates must currently reside and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fundraising strategy - Develop and execute comprehensive annual and long-range fundraising plans
• Donor cultivation - Identify, engage, and steward major donors, foundations, and corporate partners with trust and integrity
• Team leadership - Grow, lead and mentor an eventual development team toward measurable growth goals.
• Mission support - Align all development efforts with Chastity Project's formation and outreach programs
• Grant development - Research, write, and manage grant proposals to foundations and government sources
• Events & campaigns - Oversee fundraising events, appeals, and donor communications
• Tax Acknowledgment - Ensure donors receive timely and accurate documentation for their gifts.
• Familiarity/Ability to work with EOS

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, Theology, or a related field
• Preferred: Master's degree in Nonprofit Leadership, Public Administration, or equivalent
• Credential: CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) designation a plus

EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of progressive nonprofit fundraising or development experience.
• Will consider candidates with 3-5 years of experience and a willingness to be mentored.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, grants, and planned giving commitments
• Experience with Catholic non-profit organizations strongly preferred
• Proven track record managing and growing a development team
• Familiarity with CRM/donor management platforms (e.g. Virtuous)
• Experience building partnerships with parishes, dioceses, or educational institutions a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Deep commitment to Catholic teaching on human dignity, sexuality, marriage, chastity, and family life.
• Signed commitment to an Oath of Fidelity reflecting the mission of Chastity Project.
• Ability to work remotely in the United States and travel domestically as needed to meet with donors
• Strategic, collaborative leadership
• Ability to set vision and translate it into actionable development plans
• Exceptional communicator
• Compelling written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Relationship builder
• Skilled at cultivating long-term donor and partner relationships
• Data-driven
• Comfortable tracking metrics, reporting outcomes, and adjusting strategy
• Self-motivated
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work independently

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Commensurate with experience.
• Bonuses for this role are tied to hitting and exceeding assigned fundraising goals.
• Employment type: Full-time/Exempt /salaried
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and conference reimbursement
• Mission-driven work environment with a passionate team
• Fully Remote, with some domestic travel, as needed

REPORTS TO

Chastity Project President and/or Vice President of Operations APPLY WITH A COVER LETTER, RESUME & 3 REFERENCES TO: [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING]