Now Hiring - Stewardship / Fundraising Coordinator in Palm Beach, FL

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Position Description
The Director of Development is responsible for the creation and execution of all fundraising programs and activities to achieve the objectives of the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Working alongside the Rector and Stewardship Committee, the Director of Development is responsible for overseeing the Annual Stewardship Campaign, working to deepen existing relationships with parishioners, developing relationships with new parishioners and donors, and facilitating a program of planned giving. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

About Bethesda-by-the-Sea
Bethesda is a large and thriving Episcopal parish located on a beautiful campus in Palm Beach,
Florida. Founded in 1889, Bethesda has more than a thousand members and an annual budget of approximately $4 million and an endowment of $17 million.

Accountability
The Director of Development is a member of the senior staff and reports to the Rector.

Essential Job Functions:

• Working with the Rector to cultivate major gifts and seeking out prospective major gift donors.
• Developing and coordinating the Annual Stewardship Campaign, in concert with the

Rector and Stewardship Committee, to implement the campaign, including follow up, and thank yous.

• Serving as staff liaison to the Stewardship Committee.
• Working with staff and volunteers to coordinate fundraising events and dinners.
• Coordinating activities, materials, and messaging around future capital campaigns.
• Assisting leadership in designing and implementing new strategies to engage parishioners and supporters of Bethesda’s mission.
• Overseeing the researching and applying for eligible grant opportunities within our policy guidelines and working with staff to track and report to third parties for all grants.
• Keeping donors and prospective donors informed about the church's mission, needs, and gift opportunities.

• Preparing and distributing reports and communications as required.
• Creating and implementing a planned giving program.
• Maintaining data base for all donors, gifts, pledges, receipts, statements, and thank you notes.
• Producing as needed case statements and solicitation letters.
• Assisting the Finance Committee in preparing and managing the Development Office operating budget.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (required).

• Minimum 3 to 5 years demonstrated successful fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated successful cultivation of major gifts.
• Demonstrated successful use of volunteers and committees to meet objectives.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills, as well as Microsoft

Office and CMR database platform experience.

• Evening and weekend work occasionally required, as well as potential travel.
• Familiarity with Palm Beach philanthropy and church fundraising a plus.

Salary:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palm Beach, FL 33480: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palm Beach, FL 33480