Marketing and Stewardship Coordinator

About the Role

The Catholic Diocese of Marquette is seeking a full-time Marketing and Stewardship Coordinator to join its Stewardship & Development Department in Marquette, MI. This role will advance the mission of the Diocese and the U.P. Catholic Foundation through marketing, communications, donor engagement, and development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing & Communications:
• Create and edit newsletters, donor stories, annual reports, campaign materials, brochures, and other print and digital communications.
• Digital Marketing:
• Maintain website content, email communications, and social media, ensuring consistent messaging and branding.
• Donor Stewardship:
• Support donor recognition, engagement, and outreach efforts through personalized communications, impact reports, and donor profiles.
• Development Support:
• Maintain donor information and giving histories in the CRM, track donor engagement, and help identify opportunities for continued giving and relationship development.
• Executive Director Support:
• Coordinate meetings with donors, parish leaders, priests, and prospective fundholders, including scheduling, preparing materials, and tracking follow-up activities.
• Foundation & Endowment Support:
• Assist with stewardship of existing U.P. Catholic Foundation endowments and outreach efforts to establish new funds.
• Event Coordination:
• Help plan and coordinate donor recognition events, Bishop's Ambassadors, Bishop's Partners in Service, educational programs, and other stewardship initiatives.
• Administrative & Project Support:
• Manage calendars, communications, reports, meeting materials, and project timelines to keep departmental initiatives organized and moving forward.
• Mission Support:
• Collaborate with diocesan staff, parishes, schools, donors, and community partners to advance stewardship and development efforts throughout the Upper Peninsula.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe products, website management, email marketing, CRM systems, or social media is preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic organizations, stewardship, philanthropy, or parish structures is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, nonprofit management, development, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in marketing, communications, fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit administration, or project management is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging, professional content for different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with donors, clergy, parish and school leaders, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive donor and financial information.
• Practicing Catholic preferred, with a commitment to supporting the mission of the Catholic Church.