Development Officer

CatholicVote

. Secure new gifts and pledges and steward major donors .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor relationship management and fundraising strategies, with a strong focus on securing major gifts and pledges. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems to track donor interactions and achieve fundraising goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Donor Relationship ManagementMajor Gifts SolicitationCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) SystemsFundraising StrategyTravel Coordination

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor CultivationDirect Funding AsksActivity TrackingEvent Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStewardship

Tools & Technologies

CRM Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Major DonorsPledgesOrganizational ImpactProspect MeetingsTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Secure new gifts and pledges and steward major donors
Cultivate donor relationships and ask for major gifts and pledges
Schedule in-person meetings with donor prospects and make direct funding asks
Deepen relationships with existing donors by communicating organizational impact
Travel regularly throughout the Southwest region to meet prospects and donors
Educate, cultivate, and steward prospects and donors by phone
Track activity in the customer relationship management (CRM) system
Work with the Development team to achieve fundraising goals
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold a valid driver's license
Ability to travel regularly; role requires at least 25% travel
Ability to work outside normal business hours due to event and travel expectations
Ability to work seated for long periods with close PC and keyboard work
Average lift less than 10 lbs
Remote applicants must reside within the United States; preference given to applicants residing in California, Texas, Colorado, or Arizona
Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, remote work environment, supporting work–life balance and the ability to maintain roots in your community
15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually
Summer Fridays allowing for early office closures during the summer
Comprehensive Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help cover eligible medical expenses
Employer-matched IRA retirement plan
Two annual in-person staff retreats focused on team building, spiritual edification, mission alignment and cross collaboration
Discretionary performance-based bonus compensation
Opportunity to work in a faith-driven, mission-focused organization dedicated to advancing the common good and defending the truths of the Catholic faith