Career Opportunities
Now hiring: Mission Advancement Associate
Full-time (32-36 hours per week) position working with Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
In this role, you will be responsible to impact, advance and sustain FSPA’s ministries of prayer, witness and service by assisting with donor relations, communications, advance fundraising efforts, and provide administrative and operational supports to the Mission Advancement Department and the Franciscan Spirituality Center. You will be the department’s lead for donor database usage and maintenance and will be tasked with managing donor correspondence throughout the year.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience
- Minimum of two years of experience in mission advancement, fundraising efforts or an equivalent role within the nonprofit sector
- Familiarity with fundraising efforts and supporting nonprofit leadership and stewardship
- Experience in administrative support
- Proficiency in computer programs; Microsoft Office and donor software
- Attentive to detail and accuracy
- Able to communicate effectively both in speaking and writing
- Willing to work in a team environment, coordinating or directing the completion of tasks with others
- Identifies with, shares in and displays a commitment to the mission, philosophy and values of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Represent FSPA at community events, professional membership organizations, conferences, attend committee meetings and serve on boards as needed
- Manage and maintain the FSPA/FSC donor database and ensure the capabilities of the donor database is being utilized
- Cultivate relationships with donors through letters, phone calls, visits and donor events
- Plan, implement and manage special projects and appeals
- Contribute and collaborate long- and short-range goals for the Mission Advancement Office alongside the director of mission advancement
- Build and maintain relationships with local organizations to increase visibility of the Mission Advancement department and Franciscan Spirituality Center to build community impact
- Coordinate electronic and web-based content with the communications department to ensure the data is relevant to current FSPA/FSC ministries
We offer competitive compensation ($19.25 - $24.06 per hour). Benefit package includes health, dental, life, LTD, retirement plan, holiday, sick and vacation time.
FSPA is an employer committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applications from everyone who would add richness to our community.