Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) has been a lifeline for the vulnerable throughout the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe for almost 100 years.

Founded by Pope Pius XI in 1926, CNEWA works for, through and with the Eastern Catholic churches to identify needs and implement solutions. Collaborating with the many peoples of these churches, CNEWA connects you to your fellow human beings in need, such as forming priests to serve the people of God in Egypt; providing irrigation to farmers in southern Lebanon; teaching underserved children in Ethiopia; educating sisters in India; rushing emergency relief to displaced Middle East families; counseling war-scarred children in Gaza. Together, we build up the church, affirm human dignity, alleviate poverty, encourage dialogue — and inspire hope.

About the position:

CNEWA is currently seeking a driven and dedicated Development Officer, responsible for soliciting donor support for the agency’s programmatic activities. This includes cultivating and stewarding donors through the giving process, researching new opportunities for support, and participating in the planning of donor events. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer maintains a portfolio of assigned donors and targeted prospects, implements moves management with donors and prospects guiding them through the complete giving cycle. The DO is required to maintain a high standard of integrity and excellence in all internal and external communications and relationships.

Key Qualifications:

At least 2-3 years’ experience cultivating and managing a successful portfolio of donors with a mission-based organization. International charity experience is preferred.
Proven record of expanding existing donor base, with a key focus in harnessing own 5-figure individual gifts.
Ability to measure and assess fund-raising initiatives with metrics and performance goals.
Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute as a key development team member.
Required to travel at the domestic level, meeting with key stakeholders and donors.
Must possess an inclusive worldview and an understanding of the social, religious, cultural and political environments of the countries and people served by CNEWA.
Passion for CNEWA’s international mission and ability to effectively serve as an ambassador for the agency.
Bi-lingual abilities in both English and Spanish are highly preferred.
Experience utilizing CRM/Donor database tools.
Web and social media savvy.
Master’s degree is preferred.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not exclusive to:

Develop a plan for increasing the agency’s individual giving program, with a particular focus on reaching new constituencies.
Maintains portfolio of assigned donors and targeted prospects; implements moves management with donors and prospects guiding them through the complete giving cycle, stewarding their relationship with CNEWA and, in so doing, increasing average gifts size and reducing donor attrition.
Manages relationships with prospective donors, donor touchpoints, and develops pipelines of new prospects outside of the organization’s existing donor pool.
Assists in the planning and implementation of fundraising activities and events.
Participates and helps to strengthen the parish outreach program within targeted donor communities.

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