* To protect and grow Parish Contributions to the Diocese to equip parishes and Minster Communities with the optimum level of Ministry.
* To achieve specific targets for parish contributions for certain categories of parishes and benefices.
* To undertake targeted work with parishes as directed by the FD and Bishop's Leadership Team. Work with parishes and Minster Communities in general to help them to raise enough Parish Contribution to fund their required Ministry. This includes advice of level of reserves, Parish giving Schemes, fundraising and the cost of Ministry.
* To engage with church leaders to promote the theology and culture of giving, so as to inspire greater commitment to Christian giving.
* Working with the Finance team, monitor Parish Contributions monthly to see that overall targets for the year are achievable. Act on any adverse findings from this monitoring in agreement with the Archdeacons and FD.
* Assess Offers received in terms of Ministry provision with parishes and Minster Communities. Challenge where necessary, parishes and Minster Communities to raise more to meet missional need using an understanding of theology and church context to inform this.
* Deliver training and presentations to key stakeholders.
* Promote tools that make giving easier and church income more resilient: moving away from cash and towards online and bank giving.