Description
We are looking for a candidate that is excited about supporting the strategic goals of Saint Mary’s to empower, enrich, and advance women in all stages of life through the power of philanthropy.
Our mission in Development at Saint Mary's College is to build the partnerships that inspire exceptional generosity to Saint Mary's College and make this experience possible.
In this Regional Development Director - Remote role, you will build meaningful, long-term relationships between benefactors and Saint Mary’s College within a designated region of the United States. Using your proven relationship skills, you will also work closely with academic leaders and Development colleagues to identify, cultivate, steward and secure leadership-level philanthropic gifts of $25,000 + to support the College's priorities.
The Regional Development Director – Remote will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 high-level prospects including: setting and meeting individual annual giving and major gift objectives, implementing donor-centric philanthropic plans, and involving assigned prospects in the mission and strategic priorities at Saint Mary's College. This position will have extensive travel of up to 50% in designated regions to develop donor relationships across the country.
The Regional Development Director – Remote will promote the College's gift planning program, and create and edit written materials for prospective donors, President and volunteers for high level engagement with key prospects.
Preference for candidates living in Indianapolis, South Bend or Northwest IN
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Five or more years of fundraising experience with demonstrated success in cultivating and soliciting $100K+ gifts; or track record of closing complex agreements with C-Suite level of clients.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills; typically evidenced by experience with complex projects from concept to execution.
- Excellent critical listening skills and relationship building skills.
- Proven ability to set priorities and map direction on concurrent fronts.
- Strong work ethic and proven experience in achieving goals in prior positions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using a Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system to manage workflow.
Preferred Qualifications
- Effective major gifts fundraiser experience preferably in higher education.
- Basic understanding of relevant tax and estate law and planned giving mechanisms
- Live within 3-4 hours driving distance of Saint Mary’s College
Schedule
40 Hours/ 12 Months/ Monday – Friday
