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Director of Annual Giving
Job Code: AFP2009071
POSTED: Oct 30
Salary: Open Location: St. Joseph, Minnesota
Employer: College of Saint Benedict Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: Annual Giving Required Education: 4 Year Degree



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About College of Saint Benedict

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are two nationally leading liberal arts colleges whose unique partnership provides students with a highly engaged and integrated learning experience preparing them for leadership and service in a global society. The student experience is enlivened by Catholic and Benedictine tradition and an extraordinary sense of place and community.

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Job Description
The Department of Institutional Advancement of the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for the full time position of Director of Annual Giving. As a key member of the institutional advancement (IA) team, the director of annual giving is responsible for the strategic management of a comprehensive annual giving program in support of the mission of the college. The director devises and implements strategies to grow annual contributions to $3.5 million per year. The director leads, manages a staff of four, and as a key member of the IA team, plays a central role in fundraising to meet annual goals and in formulating and executing college relations strategies and messages. The director manages a portfolio of prospects and solicits annual gifts of $1,000 or greater. In collaboration with other staff members, the director manages all annual giving activities to expand the donor base and ensure annual fund goals are met.

Submit a letter of interest, resume, three names of professional references and official letter or copy of transcript verifying degree completion (official transcript required at hire) to:

College of Saint Benedict, Human Resources - Position #AFP2009071, 37 South College Ave, St. Joseph, MN 56374, or email, employment@csbsju.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Women and people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to applied. The College of Saint Benedict is an EEO/AA employer.


Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of three years demonstrated fund raising experience with proven ability to personally solicit contributions from individuals; direct marketing or related experience with ability to devise themes and key messaging strategies; experience segmenting audiences to create specific solicitation plans for each audience to achieve optimal results; strong creative and organizational skills and excellent problem-solving ability. Detail oriented with strong analytical ability; experience recruiting, training and supporting volunteers; strong managerial, leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to provide direction and motivation to others. Excellent computer, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. A valid drivers’ license with an acceptable motor vehicle report is required. Travel and the ability to work extended hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed is required.




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