Moore and Brunner are promoted in Office of Stewardship and Development

Criterion staff report

Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin announced on May 23 a reorganization of the archdiocese’s Office of Stewardship and Development—a change that includes the promotion of two staff members.

Starting on June 1, Jolinda Moore will serve in an expanded role as the director of stewardship and development and oversee the daily operations of the Office of Stewardship and Development.

Ellen Brunner, who is currently director of planned giving, will also take on greater responsibilities in her new role as director of the Catholic Community Foundation.

“These two talented individuals have demonstrated strong commitment to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and great ability in supporting our mission through their hard work, creativity and compassion,” Archbishop Tobin said.

The archbishop also noted that these appointments are part of a reorganization of the Office of Stewardship and Development that will result in a smaller staff.

“The organizational audit of the central administration of the archdiocese conducted last year by the National Association of Church Personnel Administrators raised important questions about the size of our stewardship office,” Archbishop Tobin said. “Further study of dioceses of similar size to ours supported the decision to streamline our stewardship office.”

As a result, the stewardship staff was reduced by three full-time positions and one contract position.

A veteran of the archdiocese’s stewardship and development staff since 2005, Moore will be responsible for oversight of the United Catholic Appeal, relations with donors and benefactors, coordination of major events, and communication, including greater use of digital media.

Her responsibilities will also include database administration and consultation with parishes, schools and agencies while serving as a liaison with the archdiocese’s chancery and leading the stewardship and development staff.

Moore and her family are members of SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood.

Brunner’s duties will include serving as the liaison with the Catholic Community Foundation Board, oversight of Catholic Community Foundation funds, marketing of the foundation, and communication with donors and beneficiaries.

She will also be responsible for consultation on planned giving, and administration of charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance gifting, and other forms of planned gifts.

Brunner has served the archdiocese since 2009. She and her family are members of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus. †