St. Catherine University | St. Paul, MN
Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000
The Institutional Advancement department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Major Gifts Officer position.
As a member of the St. Catherine University Development and Alumni Relations staff, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for building relationships and closing gifts with individuals and families, corporations, and foundations. The Major Gifts Officer raises commitments, major gifts, grants, and sponsorships at the $10K level and above, which contribute to the achievement of the University’s major gifts goals each year. The Major Gifts Officer serves as an ambassador of the University with all external audiences.
Fundraising:
- Conduct face-to-face meetings (15/month average) with donor/prospects to advance their movement in the development cycle. Meetings will include identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donor/prospects.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects including individuals and families, corporations, and foundations as determined at the discretion of supervisor.
- Cultivate donors through engagement with the University’s events and activities and/or meaningful volunteer roles.
- Solicit commitments, major gifts, grants, and sponsorships. In the process, present illustrations and educate donors about creative gift plan alternatives.
- Steward relationships with donors through intentional measures including regular communication and engagement in stewardship events.
- Create moves management plan for each assigned donor/prospect.
- Document contact reports following interactions with donors/prospects.
Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
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