St. John Paul II Foundation · 2 months ago
Director of Special Projects and Strategy
Houston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe St. John Paul II Foundation is a national Catholic apostolate focused on life and family through education and formation. The Director of Special Projects and Strategy will collaborate with the President to oversee high-priority initiatives, requiring strong project management skills and the ability to engage with Church officials.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Establish and manage strategic collaborations with bishops, pastors, and other Church leaders to secure partnerships and/or support for the Foundation’s initiatives. This requires the ability to articulate the Foundation’s mission and programs in theological and pastoral terms that resonate with Church officials
Oversee this collaboration process, including defining project objectives, setting key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission
Act as an extension of the Office of the President, representing the Foundation at external events and professional meetings
Set the direction for key stakeholder communication initiatives in collaboration with the President and Chief of Staff
Draft high-level correspondence, prioritize emails and phone calls, and respond on behalf of the President to key partners, including Church officials and donors
Prepare necessary documents for meetings, presentations, and organize reports for internal and external stakeholders
Oversee and support the Communications & Events Coordinator, with special emphasis on creating, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive strategic plan for Foundation communications, marketing, and social media
Manage and oversee all aspects of a portfolio of major donors who believe in our mission. Use the opportunities of connecting with donors to teach, advocate, encourage, counsel, and witness the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic faith, and by extension, the teachings of St. John Paul II as experienced through the initiatives offered by the St. John Paul II Foundation
Work closely with the President to ensure prospects and current donors move effectively through the donor management cycle
Create comprehensive reports detailing philanthropic activity, project KPIs, and organizational progress
Maintain and update the portfolio of donor records within the database and giving charts throughout the year
Maintain a communication schedule and ongoing stewardship notes for current donors
Oversee, lead, and execute the annual Splendor of Truth Gala, including coordinating all details, securing the event committee, and organizing volunteers and staff
Plan, coordinate, and execute special events for the Office of the President, including post-event follow-up
Oversee the implementation of an internal initiative for team professional development, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s Catholic culture
Contribute to the professional environment and Catholic culture of the Foundation
Maintain strict confidentiality with all matters
Participate in staff meetings and other projects connected with the Foundation and perform other duties as assigned by the President
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Project Management, Business Administration, Theology, Catholic Studies, or related field
Experience working with high level church officials
Demonstrated experience managing high-level projects from initiation to close, including setting metrics and reporting outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Strong organizational and project management skills, as well as excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Manifest a passion for the Church's teaching on the Gospel of the Family and the Gospel of Life
Have in depth knowledge of Church teachings and the ability to communicate with Church officials to expand the reach of the mission
Demonstrate an ability to manage several high-level projects simultaneously and with great attention to detail
Exhibit an ability to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet various deadlines across multiple projects
Maintain a high level of professionalism in working with Church officials, staff, partners, and benefactors
Company
St. John Paul II Foundation
The St. John Paul II Foundation is a national Catholic apostolate proclaiming the good news about life and family through education and formation.
Founded in 2013
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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