Job Posting

St. Catherine University | St. Paul, MN

Department: Institutional Advancement/Annual Fund

The Institutional Advancement Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a Digital Fundraising Manager. This is a full-time position that creates, implements, and manages digital engagement and fundraising strategies. Please note, the standard hours for this position are Sunday through Thursday 12:30pm – 9:00pm, with flexibility to adjust for campus meetings.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for both women and men. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

The Institutional Advancement department has an engaged Enrollment team! The Digital Fundraising Manager plays a key role in growing future participation and revenue for the Katie Fund. Responsibilities:
• Create and launch a digital engagement and fundraising strategy for donors and prospects. This strategy is to include:
o Current and emergent technologies for communication and solicitation (e.g., text solicitation)
o Focus on accessibility and engagement of donors and prospects from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Manage, execute and assess all digital prospect engagement including, but not limited to pushing out social media, email messages, texts, videos and appeals
• Ensure that any donor or prospect inquiries receive responses promptly, and questions are treated with respect, dignity, and compassion
• Reimagine the Telefund program to a Student Engagement Center with 25 student ambassadors who will reach out to engage and solicit prospects by traditional telephone and new and emergent technologies
• Inspire and motivate all student and volunteer fundraisers to connect genuinely with prospects and share their enthusiasm for the mission and goals of St. Catherine University

Minimum qualifications:
• One year of experience with digital marketing and engagement strategies
• AND EITHER:
o Bachelor’s Degree
o Three years of experience in digital constituent engagement and/or telephone solicitation
OR
o Associates Degree
o Five years of experience in digital constituent engagement and/or telephone solicitation

Preferred qualifications:
• One year of experience in higher education fundraising

University Information:
St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty and staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, work, research and/or service.

EEO Statement:
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

To apply:
Please go to the St. Catherine University Employment Site at http://www.stkate.edu/careers to apply electronically. Applicants may also visit the University Human Resources office, located in Derham Hall to submit an electronic application. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. Application deadline is July 23, 2020.

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer /Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco-Free Campuses

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse 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