President

THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

President

The Catholic Community Foundation has been in existence since July 2001 and exists to support the mission of the Roman Catholic Church, especially in the ten archdiocesan counties of southeastern Wisconsin. We work with donors in establishing charitable funds to create long-lasting support for the cause they care most about and parishes, schools, and other Catholic organizations in providing cost-effective, socially responsible investment management to keep endowment assets growing. The Foundation grants over $2 million a year from their donor funds to non-profit organizations that support the mission of the church.

Key Responsibilities:

Development

• Develop strategies to engage individuals seeking to establish charitable funds and fund them through major gifts and planned gifts.
• Develop strategies for parishes, schools, and other Catholic organizations for managing their endowment fund assets.
  
  
  

Board of Directors Engagement

• Work with Board and staff to achieve fundraising/development goals.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to Board and Board Committees.
• Keep Board fully informed on condition of Foundation and work of Board Committees.
• Recruit new Board members as needed.
  
  
  

Grant Management

• Lead the grant process with staff and Grants Committee.
• Work with staff in providing grant information from organizations requesting funds to Grants Committee to make informed decisions in awarding grants.
• Provide information and support to grant recipients and donors.
• Assure that grants are awarded in accordance with donor fund agreements.
  
  
  

Financial Management

• Assume responsibility for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
• Work with Controller and Audit & Finance Committee in preparing annual budget.
• Ensure Foundation operates within budget guidelines.
• Maintain all appropriate records for Foundation.
• Make sure audit is conducted by Controller and Form 990 is filed annually.
  
  
  

Investment Management

• Work with the Investment Committee and Investment Consultant to be sure Foundation assets are invested socially responsibly based on the Investment Policy of the Foundation.
• Understand how Foundation assets are invested and the investment process is executed.
  
  
  

Organization Management

• Provide oversight on organization and staff.
• Effectively communicate the Foundation’s mission to continue to bring more visibility to the organization.
• Serve as an effective spokesperson with individuals, parishes, schools, and other organizations.
• Conduct official correspondence of the Foundation and execute all legal documents.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Minimum of five years of senior level experience in managing organizations.
• Minimum of three years of experience in supervising staff.
• Demonstrated track record of effective fundraising/development.
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee that includes the ten counties of Southeastern Wisconsin.
• Practicing Catholic required.
• Demonstrated ability in management, marketing, written communication, and interpersonal relations.
• Experience working with individuals, non-profits in the community.
  
  
  

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, defined benefit retirement plan, and paid time off.

Application Instructions:

Please include resume, cover letter and salary information when applying and forward to:

Mary Ellen Markowski

President

The Catholic Community Foundation

637 E. Erie St.

Milwaukee, WI 53202

mmarkowski@legaciesoffaith.org

Applications for the position will be accepted until July 31, 2024.