• Is articulate in the Catholic Faith and in good standing with the Church.

• Has a sense of cultural “humility”: Is open to ideas, placing group interests above self with a realistic grip on self-strengths and weaknesses; demonstrates both integrity and honesty; defines success collectively rather than individually.
• Has a sense of cultural “healthy hunger”: Is intellectually curious, works hard but not to the point of exhaustion; feels personal responsibility for overall success; has an appetite and passion for Mission.
• Has a sense of cultural “people-smarts”: Is positive in attitude with good judgment and a common sense about how to draw the best out of others; has intuition and ability to “connect the dots” to think across disciplines; active listener in group dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies; customer service excellence. 

• Is a self-starter and can work independently and collaboratively; hard worker with high energy; a “doer” with a willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of development and advancement activities.

• Has a knowledge of technical, legal, and financial requirements associated with Planned Giving.
• Fosters the highest level of confidentiality, ethics, integrity and professional demeanor. 
• Has a knowledge of prospect research techniques.

Preferences:

• Law degree and/or experience as an attorney in a fund-raising setting.
• Experience with trusts
• Non-profit or Catholic faith-based setting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in fund-raising and donor stewardship.