Madison Chancery Opportunities

Job Title: Executive Director
Status: Salaried/Exempt, Full – Time
 
The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and will provide strategic
leadership and day-to-day management to The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation, Inc.
(CDMF). The primary objective of the CDMF and the Executive Director position is to enhance
effectiveness of the Foundation and the benefit it provides to Catholic entities throughout the
diocese. The role will focus on increasing revenues and optimizing the reach of the Foundation to
carry out its mission in support of the Catholic faith.
 
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a response to the three questions below:

1. How would you rate your listening skills on a scale of 1-10? Please provide an example from your own experience supporting your rating.
2. What charities are you passionate about?
3. What can your hobbies tell us that your resume cannot?

 
Applications may be submitted to CDMF@diocesemadisonfoundation.org.
 
Roles and Responsibilities:
 Leadership
 

• Serve the Bishop, Board of Directors and President by creating meaningful vision for growth and service to the Church and the Diocese of Madison
• Represent the CDMF in the community at large
• Serve as the primary representative on behalf of the CDMF in diocesan leadership meetings
• Act as the primary developer of the Foundation’s fundraising activities and provide the leadership in executing those programs
• Mentor and collaborate with staff to effectively manage short term and long term goals
• Identify deficiencies in meeting overall goals of the CDMF and take corrective measures to realign

 
Administration
 
Manage operational and programmatic activities for the CDMF including, but not limited to:
 

• Work with outside counsel to provide investment management, financial management, and administration of fund assets and grant distributions
• Participate in all Board of Directors and committee meetings, especially in the formulation of CDMF goals and objectives
• Direct the maintenance of records, including donor database and financial records
• Prepare annual budget for the CDMF and oversee the accounting of all revenue and expenditures
• Oversee quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting to fund beneficiaries
• Oversee all marketing, media, and public relations
• Assure organizational values, products, and services are consistent, professional and presented with a strong, positive image relevant to stakeholder needs
• Advise on additional resources necessary to maintain and grow CDMF performance
• Develop and maintain strong Board of Directors relations through personal engagement including onboard introduction program and exit interviews
• Oversee staff performance as it pertains to the growth and developments goals (scorecard and objectives) – participate in weekly meetings to monitor focused activity

 
Development
 

• In conjunction with the Board of Directors, define long term goals including metrics for staff development, internal process improvement, donor acquisition and retention and specific financial targets
• Actively participate in the buildout and approval of the annual development, marketing and cultivation plans for the CDMF including annual financial goals
• Implement a comprehensive donor engagement program including analyzing staff competencies and any outside consultant needs in order to reach goals
• Personally cultivate and manage a key donor portfolio aligned with the overall development plan for the CDMF
• Work with Bishop and President to develop a key donor cultivation calendar of events
• Identify and screen Board of Director candidates that strategically meet the objectives of the CDMF and present to the Development Committee
• Additional responsibilities as requested by the Bishop, President and/or Board of Directors

 
Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s Degree required with a preferred 5+ years proven development, marketing and management work experience – CFRE certification a plus
• Ability to make oral and written presentations that communicate the goals, objectives, and
• values of the CDMF effectively
• Communicate and partner with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, ethnic, and
• economic backgrounds
• Strong collaborator who can work effectively with the Diocese of Madison and other diocesan organizations
• Strong knowledge of approved fundraising tactics and regulatory guidelines for non-profits
• Basic knowledge of finance and fundamentals of estate and planned gifts
• Ability to lead, supervise and motivate internal staff as well as volunteers of other collaborating Catholic organizations
• Previous experience in institutional fundraising is highly desirable