JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary responsibility is for the overall operational administration of activities relatedto annual giving, while also playing a role in building other long-term philanthropic support for Louisville Seminary, such as major gifts,planned giving, and/or grant writing.
Department: Advancement Office
Supervision: Vice President forAdvancement
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Director shall have primary responsibility for designing,implementing, managing, and evaluating a comprehensive, creative, and compelling giving program.
- Through participation in overallInstitutional Advancement Office strategic planning and goal-setting, preparation of fundraising materials, and reporting ofprogress
- Through formulation of an evolving case for support, which is commensurate with the Seminary’s mission and priorities anddesigned to generate greater financial support from alums, trustees, employees, friends, corporations, and foundations
- Throughpersonal contact with donors
- Prepare and analyze various strategic fundraising tools and reports
- Through direct mail,e-mail, and digital campaigns
- Through donor retention, stewardship, recruitment, and upgrade strategies
- Through identifying,preparing, and submitting viable grant proposals to foundations
- By managing an annual budget for the annual givingprogram
- Work with other departments (Enrollment and Student Success, Communications, Black Church Studies, and Academics) indesigning strategies to enhance fundraising
- Participating with the larger Advancement team to staff public events, special events,and community activities, as well as other responsibilities identified by the VP as assigned.
EXPERIENCE ANDQUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of successful fundraisingexperience; annual giving program experience is preferred
- Major Gifts, Planned Giving, or Grant Writing experience is highlyvalued
- Experience with cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual prospects and donors
- Experience in faith-based,church-related, or higher education organizations is a plus
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team while havingthe ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritizing their completion.
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizationalskills
- Ability to represent the Advancement Office and Louisville Seminary professionally
- Must be capable of working withsensitive information with complete confidentiality
- Must be flexible with work schedule and available to work weekends and evenings,and overnight travel periodically, as necessary
- Ability to respond with sensitivity and awareness to those with diverse cultural,ethnic, social backgrounds, values, attitudes, and languages
- Solid knowledge of word processing and spreadsheetapplications
- Knowledge and experience with donor management software; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
- Social mediaknowledge, experience, and understanding is desirable
- Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Louisville Seminary is highlyvalued, and a graduate of Louisville Seminary is preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolongedperiods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
COMPENSATION:
Full-time, exempt positionoffering a full range of benefits, including 403b pension benefit and health insurance.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants, please email a cover letter and resume to Emalee Rose at erose@lpts.edu.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
A background screening isrequired.
