Development Officer – The Thomas Merton Family Center
The Thomas Merton Family Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is seeking a Development Officer. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and working daily with the Director of the Thomas Merton Family Center, this full-time, benefits-eligible position is responsible for promoting the Thomas Merton Family Center and Catholic Charities of Fairfield County among community partners, civic organizations, corporations, private foundations, religious organizations, and families/individuals. The candidate will be a self-starting, highly motivated individual responsible for maintaining and implementing strategies that ensure sustainability and organizational growth as they relate to The Thomas Merton Family Center’s fundraising operations. This individual will work closely with the Director of the Thomas Merton Family Center, its Advisory Council, and Catholic Charities’ Philanthropy Team in seeking new opportunities to cultivate a larger donor base to sustain and expand Thomas Merton Family Center programming. This position will require occasional evening and weekend work.