Fundraising and Digital Giving Coordinator (FT), Boston Catholic Development Services

Are you passionate about combining technology, fundraising, and service to make a tangible difference in local communities? The Archdiocese of Boston is seeking a mission-driven, service-oriented Fundraising & Digital Giving Coordinator to empower over 250 parishes in their fundraising, stewardship, and digital giving efforts.

This unique role blends strategic fundraising guidance with hands-on support for a cutting-edge donation app rollout, giving you the opportunity to directly impact parish engagement and donor generosity. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator, tech-savvy problem solver, and collaborative team player who thrives in a parish- centered environment.

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Stewardship Support

• Partner with parishes to enhance fundraising initiatives such as the Catholic Appeal, capital campaigns, annual appeals, and planned giving programs.
• Assist the Director of Fundraising in designing and implementing strategies with pastors, parish leaders, and volunteers.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching to strengthen parish fundraising capabilities.
• Analyze fundraising data and produce actionable reports to guide parish decisions.
• Develop communication materials and donor engagement strategies aligned with Archdiocesan goals.
• Collaborate with Advancement and major gift teams to ensure strategic alignment across initiatives.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clergy, parish business managers, and lay leaders.
• Support parish adoption of digital giving platforms and other fundraising technologies.

Digital Giving App Coordination

• Serve as the primary support contact for parish administrators and financial managers during app rollout.
• Lead onboarding, backend configuration, and staff training for parish teams.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions, creating manuals, videos, and FAQs.
• Monitor app usage, troubleshoot issues, and provide feedback to development teams.
• Track rollout progress and escalate issues as needed.
• Act as a liaison between parishes and internal teams.
• Recruit and train parish volunteer committees and speak publicly about the app to parishioners.
• Participate in app development and launch planning.
• Build and maintain a knowledge base of common issues and solutions.
• Provide regular status updates to parishes and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in parish administration, fundraising, customer support, or project coordination.
• Strong understanding of Catholic stewardship principles and parish operations.
• Proven success leading fundraising campaigns and managing volunteers.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities across a large geographic area.
• Comfortable with technology, donor platforms, and learning new systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Raiser’s Edge and digital fundraising tools a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese or other languages) a plus.
• Commitment to donor confidentiality and Catholic mission values.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Archdiocese.

Why Join Us?
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to serve the Church, support vibrant parish communities, and help donors make a meaningful impact. You’ll gain exposure to innovative fundraising technology, collaborate with passionate parish leaders, and grow professionally in a mission-driven environment.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]