Fundraising and Development Specialist bei Catherine McAuley Center

Description

Fundraising and Development Specialist

Full-time, Hourly

Position Summary:

The Fundraising and Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing the mission of the organization by developing, coordinating, and implementing fundraising initiatives, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship activities. This position supports revenue growth through individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grant development, and special events. The Specialist ensures all fundraising activities align with organizational goals, brand values, and compliance standards.

Accountability:

The Fundraising and Development Specialist is accountable to the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• BA degree with at least three years of experience in fundraising and/or public relations.
• Proven Success in managing fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship.
• Experience with grant writing and research.
• Knowledge of the Cedar Rapids community is a requirement.
• Strong decision-making skills and able to work autonomously and take initiative.
• Knowledge of event planning is preferred. 
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal/oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Ability to develop rapport with people of all ages, backgrounds, and economic resources, and treat others in a friendly, courteous and appreciative manner.
• Flexibility and ability to handle stress in new or undefined situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning volunteers, clients, students, children, and staff or agency business
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks with changing priorities.
• Well-developed computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suites, and donor software.
• Behave as a professional representative of CMC and communicate the mission and activities.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to literacy, immigrants, refugees, women, poverty, and mental illness.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising and Development

• Leads the strategic development, planning and implementation of fundraising, including general operations funding, major and planned giving campaigns and events, grants, and support each stage of the donor lifecycle.
• Oversee the priorities of and provide guidance and feedback to the Revenue Team.
• Engage the CMC Resource Development Committee and Board of Directors in resource development efforts.
• Develop and conduct a major and planned giving program, including identifying and stewarding a portfolio of select donor prospects.
• Ensure the timely and effective acknowledgement of gifts and recognition of donors.
• Implement donor engagement and retention strategies.
• Work with the Executive Director and Revenue Team to set grant priorities, projections, and review grant applications and reports.
• Demonstrate professional development, networking and knowledge of fundraising trends.

General Agency Duties:

• Manages the resource development and communications budget. 
• Track and report progress and results of fund development and communication strategies.
• Prepare reports for the Resource Development Committee, CMC Board of Directors and the Executive Director.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the CMC mission and the values of the Sisters of Mercy.
• Present a positive image of the Center and its programs.
• Serve on CMC event committees as needed.
• Maintaining clean and organized facilities including storage and archives.
• Assist with the shared staff responsibilities for security of the clients/volunteers and building. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Work Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, work at a computer, and engage in repetitive hand and/or wrist movements.
• The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 40 lbs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

I have read the job description and understand the responsibilities I am assuming in accepting this position.

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Name Date

Date Established 9/2025