Archdiocese of Detroit · 5 months ago
Associate Director of Parish Development
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking a mission-aligned, detail-oriented, and relationship-driven professional to serve as the Associate Director of Parish Development. This vital role will lead the development and implementation of strategic offertory campaigns to strengthen year-round giving at the parish level, while also serving as the primary coordinator of the Archdiocese’s annual Catholic Services Appeal (CSA).
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive offertory campaigns tailored to both family and individual parish needs, aligning with the overarching mission and goals of the Archdiocese
Utilize parish giving data to identify trends, set benchmarks, and measure the effectiveness of campaigns, ensuring continuous improvement and transparency
Work closely with pastors, parish staff, and lay leaders to foster a culture of stewardship, providing training and resources to support campaign initiatives
Create and distribute customized print and digital materials, including letters, brochures, and online content, to effectively communicate campaign messages and goals
Implement strategies to maintain and build upon initial campaign successes, ensuring long-term growth in parish offertory contributions
Lead the development of the CSA campaign theme in alignment with the Archbishop’s priorities and diocesan mission
Serve as project manager for all aspects of the CSA, including campaign strategy, creative direction, timeline, and vendor management
Collaborate with graphic designers, writers, and print/mail vendors to produce and deliver high-quality campaign materials
Coordinate all parish orders for CSA materials and manage production logistics to ensure on-time delivery and accuracy
Staff the CSA Steering Committee, organizing meeting schedules, preparing materials, and facilitating communication between members and leadership
Plan, schedule, and host CSA parish training sessions — both onsite and virtual — equipping parish leaders with tools, strategies, and best practices for campaign success
Maintain campaign dashboards and reporting systems to track real-time progress across parishes
Serve as the central point of contact for parishes throughout the campaign, providing guidance and troubleshooting support
Qualification
Required
Practicing Catholic in good standing, with deep understanding of stewardship and Church mission
Bachelor's degree required
3–5 years of experience in development, advancement, marketing, or campaign coordination — ideally within a Catholic or nonprofit setting
Proven experience managing complex, multi-phase campaigns from concept to execution
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to lead meetings, speak publicly, and foster strong relationships with clergy, staff, and volunteers
Proficiency in donor databases, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
Familiarity with mail house coordination, creative development, and print production timelines
Preferred
Master's or advanced training in development, nonprofit management, communications, or pastoral ministry
Bilingual fluency or experience working in multicultural parish environments
Company
Archdiocese of Detroit
Detroit Archdiocese is a religious institutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Schoenle
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Mooney
Chief Operating Officer
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