Chicago, IL

Who We Are:

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers – also known as the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. – was founded in 1911 with the support of the Bishops of the United States to be the chief mission outreach of the Catholic Church in the United States. We live and work side-by-side with the poor and marginalized to combat poverty, provide healthcare, build communities and promote human rights in over 20 countries. 

Job Description:

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers is seeking a Regional Representative in our Chicago location. The Regional Representative is responsible for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors and prospects capable of making significant philanthropic investments in support of the mission of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers.

This role manages an assigned portfolio of donors while also actively developing new major gift relationships through strategic prospecting, outreach, and engagement. Through intentional relationship management, the Regional Representative secures major gifts, strengthens donor commitment, and fosters long-term partnerships rooted in Maryknoll’s global Catholic mission.

The Regional Representative serves as a public-facing ambassador of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers and is expected to represent the mission, values, and identity of the Roman Catholic Church faithfully. While the position does not require the individual to be Catholic, the successful candidate must be comfortable operating within a Catholic ecclesial environment and communicating on behalf of a Roman Catholic Society of Apostolic Life.

Travel is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in major gift fundraising.
• Experience in faith-based, international, or mission-driven nonprofit organizations is preferred.
• Proven success in major gift identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and philanthropic strategies is preferred.
• Experience in positions with accountability for both result and process-oriented goals.
• Must be an effective self-starter with excellent project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency and prior experience using CRM software (E.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Portfolio) preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cooperative team environment.
• Must have excellent people skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments.
• Experience with diverse populations with a deep understanding of cultural nuances.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

MISSION ALIGNMENT:

• Ability to represent an organization with a clear Roman Catholic identity in a professional and respectful manner.
• Comfort engaging donors, clergy, and partners within a Catholic ecclesial context.
• Capacity to communicate Maryknoll’s mission and global outreach consistent with Catholic values.

Salary: starting at $84,765.00

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm