Development and Outreach Specialist

The Catholic Education Foundation transforms lives of children and their families by providing scholarships to at-risk students at the lowest poverty levels. The Development and Outreach Coordinator leads fundraising efforts for events sponsored by the Catholic Education Foundation. This position cultivates strategic relationships, secures sponsorships and table sales, and promotes CEF initiatives, including advocacy efforts. Working collaboratively across departments, the Coordinator drives fundraising growth and expands community awareness and engagement. This position is full-time, averaging 40 hours per week, with the opportunity for a flexible work schedule. This position is hybrid, with work completed in the office and remotely.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts for the annual Gaudeamus Gala (second largest event in the Kansas City metro), including securing sponsorships, selling tables, and partnering with the Patrons and Tables Committees.
• Collaborate with the Event Coordinator to execute kickoff events, parish gatherings, and related gala activities.
• Manage parish relations and oversee the Parish Ambassador Program, recruiting and supporting parish ambassadors.
• Build and strengthen relationships with pastors, principals, and business managers to expand awareness and engagement with CEF initiatives.
• Coordinate parish outreach efforts, including hosting “coffee and donuts events,” parish presentations, and distribution of materials through bulletins and websites.
• Develop and manage the “Futures” Young Professionals program, including member recruitment, engagement, relationship-building, and event coordination including organizing school supply drives.
• Plan and oversee fundraising and social events for Futures, tracking revenue and expenses to ensure financial accountability.
• Support promotion and fundraising for the tax credit scholarship program; recruit participants for school choice rallies and legislative advocacy efforts.

• Proven experience working with nonprofit leaders and donors.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Comfortable making presentations to groups
• Successful donor cultivation and stewardship ability.

• Minimum Associate’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of direct fundraising or sales experience.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite – Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience using a CRM.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred.