Definition:
The Director of Development fulfills the mission of the Cathedral and Cathedral School by planning, guiding, and evaluating the development efforts of the church and school in fundraising, marketing, event planning, grant writing, communication, alumni affairs and public relations. The Development Director has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with church and school policies.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supports and upholds the Core Values of the Cathedral and philosophy of Catholic education.
2. Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
3. Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the diocese.
4. Maintains confidentiality regarding donor cultivation and school matters.
5. Plans and executes the overall development program in keeping with Cathedral and school needs, Strategic Plans and budget objectives.
6. Collaborates effectively with the Rector, principal, Development Committee, school Parent/Teacher Club, Parish and Finance Council, School Advisory Board, committee chairs and volunteers.
7. Ensures effective work practices in financial accounting and reconciliation, database management, gift recording, donor acknowledgement and stewardship.
8. Maintains records on current and prospective donors.
9. Ensures that practices are in compliance with diocesan, school, city, county and state regulations.
10. Communicates effectively with the parish staff, and school faculty and staff to keep them informed of upcoming development activities.
11. Meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration.
12. Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
13. Collaborates with others to enhance the work environment.
14. Conferences with others upon request and responds to messages in a timely manner.
15. Demonstrates gains in development goals and objectives that are in keeping with the Strategic plan and budget objectives, and a willingness to respond to program needs.
16. Attends and participates as needed in meetings as well as professional and community organizations.

1. Minimal Education: Bachelor's Degree
2. Experience preferred in development or related field
3. Experience in fundraising and cultivating major gifts, required
4. Experience in grant writing, helpful
5. Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic church
6. Knowledge of a broad range of development activities
7. Knowledge of development software
8. Able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish in written and verbal form
9. Able to work well with others in the parish and school community
10. Able to adhere to deadlines and meet development goals
11. Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
12. Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
13. Skill in job appropriate technology
14. Skill in critical thinking and planning

1. The working hours are regularly 40 hours per week.
2. The physical demands of the job are:
   • Medium lifting and/or carrying objects.
3. Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and auto insurance.
4. Practicing Catholic in good standing, although not required.
5. Must be certified in Diocese of Austin EIM within 90 days of employment, and maintain certification throughout the employment period.

 
Saint Mary Cathedral prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.