Contact: Marianne Gaige 315-334-1307; mgaige@cathedralcorporation.com ROME, NY -- Cathedral Corporation, a national provider of transactional documents, customer care communications and personalized direct mail and e-marketing programs, has named James M. Kopp director of diocesan accounts. “Cathedral has been working with parishes for nearly 100 years. With Jim’s experience at the diocesan level, we offer a strategic, long-term perspective to assist in elevating giving at both the parish and diocesan levels,” said Marianne Gaige, president and CEO of Cathedral Corporation. In October, Kopp will serve as a speaker for the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s 2009 “Strategies for Dynamic Foundations” seminar in Dallas, where he will discuss “Marketing Your Mission.” He has published numerous articles on strategic planning, grant writing and leadership development within complex organizations, and presented to state and national, corporate and nonprofit leadership groups on developing competencies in fundraising and strategic planning. “Jim’s comprehensive experience as a senior development officer, including creation and implementation of successful fundraising programs, combined with his experience in managing diocesan development programs, is a tremendous advantage for Cathedral’s customers,” Gaige said. Kopp spent nearly four years as executive director of development for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, where he coordinated an $8 million annual fund program, implemented comprehensive major gifts and donor stewardship programs, managed a $33 million foundation and coordinated parish and program campaigns for 30 schools, 14 Catholic Charities agencies and 165 parishes. “My goal is simply to make Cathedral the firm of choice for diocesan development programs,” Kopp said. Kopp has served as director of development for Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, the largest subscribed arts organization in the Capital region; director of donor relations and major gifts for Albany College of Pharmacy; and vice president of institutional advancement and senior assistant to the president of Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT, where he previously served as dean of students. He also held associate and assistant dean positions at Knox College, Galesburg, IL,, and Keuka College, Keuka Park, NY, respectively, and most recently served as executive director of business development at Creative Communication Associates in Albany. Kopp holds a bachelor of arts degree in English from Cathedral College, Douglaston, NY, and a master of arts in literature from the University of Maine. For additional information, please contact Larry Beasley at 315-356-6229 or visit us online at www.cathedralcorporation.com. About Cathedral Corporation Cathedral Corporation offers the Essentials® line of printed and electronic financial communication programs, personalized direct mail, and e-marketing services. This includes the analysis and application of customer data to create trans-promotional checks, statements and invoices, highly targeted direct mail, and a wide range of customer care communications. Recognized in the industry for on-time and error-free performance, Cathedral Corporation serves a broad range of industries in the U.S. including financial services, healthcare, utilities, higher education, and religious organizations. The company employs 175 people and is headquartered in a 60,000-square-foot facility at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, NY, with additional facilities in Lincoln, RI,, Buffalo, NY,, Nashua, NH,, and St. Louis, MO.