Regional Gift Officer – St. Louis

ROME GROUP; Quebec; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Regional Gift Officer to enhance alumni engagement and drive fundraising efforts. This role involves managing donor relationships, organizing impactful events, and collaborating with various teams to achieve advancement goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting university initiatives and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community and fostering connections among alumni. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a noble cause while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Free classes for employees

Vacation and sick time

15 paid holidays

Positive work environment

Leadership and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in fundraising or related fields required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor portfolios and identify new donor prospects.
• Lead event organization and logistics for fundraising events.
• Collaborate with alumni relations for engagement activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management

Bachelor’s degree in fundraising

Tools

CRM/Slate

Database Management Software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Rockhurst University’s Department of Advancement is seeking applications from the St. Louis area for our Regional Gift Officer position. The Regional Gift Officer in St. Louis will serve the St. Louis Rockhurst community through alumni and parent engagement, philanthropic opportunities, planning events, and fundraising efforts. As the Rockhurst representative in St. Louis, the advancement officer will be responsible for annual giving of mid- to major-donors, alumni engagement activities including events, and Rockhurst representation at regional programs. Serving as a conduit between Rockhurst University and the alumni, friends, and parents in the region, the officer will collaborate with development and alumni colleagues to reach defined advancement goals.

Rockhurst University is home to close to 3,000 students, with more than 70 academic programs. Every student benefits from the 500-year-old Jesuit approach, a uniquely deep approach to learning emphasizing personal growth and critical thinking alongside academic achievement. Students leave Rockhurst transformed, inspired to use their education to make the world a better place and to lead with courage and live with purpose. The ideal candidate has a strong commitment to the support of Rockhurst Students and the University.

Responsibilities

1. Managing the current portfolio of donors through the stages of fundraising, with a goal to have at least 25 donors active at all times based on a portfolio of 75-100 alumni.
2. Identify potential new donors to be added to the portfolio in the appropriate stage of the fundraising cycle.
3. Become proficient at understanding and articulating the financial needs of the university in a way that can be used to make an ask and personalize requests based on the donor’s interests.
4. Lead the organization, event implementation, and logistics of the annual fundraising event(s).
5. Partner with the Annual Giving team in KC to personalize any emails or direct mail solicitations being sent to the St. Louis region.
6. Work with the University’s Marketing and Public Relations team to ensure adequate and timely marketing and communication for St. Louis events.
7. Keep current and thorough contact reports to share with the team for collaboration purposes and to post in Slate for historical purposes.
8. Support the Rockhurst alumni relations team, organize, lead and motivate the St. Louis Alumni Advisory Council. The Council meets quarterly and hosts bi-monthly events/programs to engage the St. Louis alumni base appropriately.
9. Support and actively recruit members for the Rockhurst University Leadership Council. Working with the council, plan, fundraise, and implement the annual Leadership Series event.
10. Actively recruit new members to take leadership roles in the Alumni Council for sustainable purposes to recommend to the alumni team.
11. Team with the alumni relations team to handle program and event implementation and logistics to ensure a meaningful alumni experience.
12. Collaborate with the alumni team in KC to send timely and relevant emails to the St. Louis community promoting programs and events in St. Louis.
13. Be a representative of the University at Rockhurst-hosted events and programs for alumni relations, advancement, and admissions events when possible.

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, non-profit management, fundraising, or related field required.
2. 2-3 years of experience required.
3. Strong organizational, analytical, planning, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
4. Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals.
5. Experience with database management, spreadsheets, CRM/Slate, or fundraising software preferred.
6. Effective project management skills; detail and deadline oriented.
7. Must possess a valid driver license and maintain a clean driving record.

Benefits

Full-time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Free undergraduate and graduate classes for employees – 6 credit hour limit per semester
• Free undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
• Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays
• Positive work environment
• Leadership and development opportunities

Applicants should submit a cover letter with salary expectations and three professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.