Overview
Development Manager Jobs in Paradise Valley, AZ at Franciscan Renewal Center
Join Our Mission to Renew Lives
At the Franciscan Renewal Center (the Casa), we are dedicated to renewing lives through spiritual growth, healing and transformation, and service to others. Founded in 1951 as Casa de Paz y Bien, our legacy continues as a thriving Catholic retreat and renewal center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Rooted in the traditions of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, the Casa remains an active religious community of the Order of Friars Minor, serving alongside the Diocese of Phoenix.
Our ministry includes:
Dynamic faith community at Our Lady of the Angels Church
Retreats, faith formation, and spiritual education
Counseling, therapy, and support groups
Service and outreach programs for the poor and vulnerable
Meeting space for religious and nonprofit organizations
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a sponsored ministry of the Franciscan Province of Saint Barbara, the Casa seeks a Development Manager to play a pivotal role in advancing our mission.
Compensation:
$50,000-$70,000
Responsibilities:
The Development Manager is an integral part of our dynamic Development Team, working to strengthen relationships, engage donors, and grow financial support for the Casa’s mission. This role requires a passionate, strategic, and relationship-driven professional eager to connect individuals and organizations to our ministry.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of 250 constituents, including donors, business leaders, and community members, cultivating meaningful relationships and soliciting gifts.
Develop and implement engagement strategies that inspire donors to support the Casa’s mission.
Steward and document donor relationships through our donor database, ensuring accurate and timely records.
Stay informed on best practices in fundraising and donor engagement to enhance efforts.
Coordinate the monthly Discover the Vision Tour, providing an immersive introduction to the Casa’s mission and impact.
Collaborate with the Development Team to ensure the success of fundraising campaigns and the annual appeal.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate has a heart for ministry and a track record of building relationships and inspiring generosity. They understand and are able to work within Catholic and Franciscan Renewal Center values.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience, including donor cultivation, gift solicitation, and stewardship.
Demonstrated success in securing gifts and maintaining strong donor relationships.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect authentically with people from diverse backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management software.
Commitment to the mission and values of the Franciscan Renewal Center and ability to support its outreach and development efforts.
Ability to articulate a clear understanding of the Catholic faith and to serve as a committed witness to its mission.
Work Environment:
Full-time, on-site position requiring in-person donor engagement and events.
Must be comfortable leading tours of our 25-acre campus and performing occasional administrative tasks.
Standard office environment with routine use of computers, phones, and other office equipment.
Occasional evenings and/or weekends during community events.
Salary for the position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience level.
Benefits include 15 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays and opportunities for paid retreat and professional development leave. Also paid sick time, access to employer-sponsored health, life, and disability insurance, an employer-matched 403b retirement plan, and more.
Why Join the Casa?
This is more than a job—it’s a vocation. By joining the Casa, you become part of a faith-filled, mission-driven community committed to making a difference in people’s lives through the power of spiritual renewal and service.
Are you ready to bring your talents to a ministry that transforms lives?
Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful.
About Company
In 1951, the Casa de Paz y Bien began as a Catholic retreat center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Now, as the Franciscan Renewal Center (still affectionately called the Casa), we offer opportunities for spiritual growth, healing, and transformation, and service to others. The Casa was founded by and is today an active religious community of the Order of Friars Minor, following the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. The Casa works cooperatively with the Diocese of Phoenix.
Our Mission: Renewing lives through spiritual growth, healing, and transformation, and service to others. Activities at the Casa include:
Daily and Sunday Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Church
Meetings and conferences for religious and nonprofit groups
Individual therapy and counseling
Support groups
Education, retreats, and events
Faith formation for all generations
Volunteer ministries, including those in service of the poor and vulnerable
Title: Development Manager
Company: Franciscan Renewal Center
Location: Paradise Valley, AZ
