Jobs and Mentorship

Overview

The Eastern Iowa Planned Giving Council is seeking knowledgeable and experienced professionals to serve as Mentors. This role involves supporting emerging members of the council in their development of planned giving strategies and practices. The mentor provides advice, shares expertise, and offers insights on best practices in philanthropy, estate planning, and charitable giving in professions such as fundraising, financial planning, charitable giving law and taxes, and others. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping shape the next generation of planned giving professionals.

Are you an emerging professional interested in having a mentor? Email EIPGC to request a mentor and the Board will connect you with a person in our area who can help. 

Development Director

This position will play a crucial role in building Prairiewoods’ sustainability into the future. We are looking for a special fit—you must be willing to engage deeply with our mission; demonstrate self-motivation, collaboration, excellent communication, teamwork and compassion; and enjoy meeting people and helping them to make meaningful connections with others and with Prairiewoods. The Development Director (Director) is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of all activities related to raising private donations to Prairiewoods, including annual, major, and planned gift fundraising; fundraising events; and all stewardship and donor relations efforts. Additionally, the Director is responsible for the strategic management of other external relations activities, including marketing, communications, outreach, and volunteer coordination. 

Outreach Specialist

 CFAD is dedicated to advancing the mission of the Catholic Church by fostering generosity, stewardship, and endowment-building within the 30 northeast Iowa counties that make up the Archdiocese of Dubuque. As a public, nonprofit Catholic community foundation, we are separate from, yet collaborative with, the Archdiocese Corporation. As an Outreach Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in implementing marketing communications and supporting planned giving and fundraising initiatives to grow awareness and engagement.