[Hiring] Advisor II, US Giving & Engagement Strategist @Catholic Relief Services | CRS

Role Description

The Advisor II, US Giving and Engagement Strategist leads efforts to expand donor acquisition, revenue generation, and engagement through U.S. Church fundraising programs and initiatives. Serving as a strategic advisor across G-REM, the role partners with teams across the agency to develop and advance fundraising strategies, campaign approaches, and divisional plans that support G-REM's goals and programmatic priorities.

The Advisor II provides strategic oversight of CRS Rice Bowl, CRS’ flagship Lenten fundraising and engagement program, as well as the CRS National Collection in partnership with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), ensuring alignment of priorities, stakeholder engagement, and successful achievement of fundraising and engagement objectives.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise on U.S. Church giving and campaigns.
• Experience in fundraising strategy and campaign execution.
• Ability to manage complex programs and coordinate cross-team efforts.
• Strong analytical skills for data assessment and reporting.
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• Support G-REM’s church campaigns fundraising strategy by working with teams to identify tools and tactics for increasing outcomes across platforms.
• Establish processes to innovate and actualize flagship programs and collaborate with Church Engagement.
• Comprehensively manage the CRS Rice Bowl program, including strategy framework and planning.
• Shape medium and long-term goals for CRS Rice Bowl and ensure alignment with divisional strategy.
• Lead fundraising strategy design and execution for other US Church campaign initiatives.
• Facilitate assessments of data and research to inform strategic recommendations.
• Support Church Engagement liaison to communicate CRS’ priorities for US-based programs.
• Foster productive relationships across the division to strengthen collaboration and accountability.
• Promote efficient use of agency and donor resources.

Benefits

• Commitment to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff, and volunteers from exploitation and abuse.
• Adherence to CRS’ Code of Conduct.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.