Director of Donor Relations

Concordia University, Wisconsin; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

Concordia University Wisconsin invites applications for the Director of Donor Relations, a full-time position on the Mequon campus. You will build a network of alumni, donors, and community leaders, and personally participate in qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts $25,000+.

You will manage a portfolio of 75–100 donors, coordinate visits and events with the Advancement team, and report to the Vice President for Advancement. Evening/weekend work and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years in fundraising or sales preferred.
• Experience cultivating major gifts and donor prospects.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts of $25,000+.
• Manage a portfolio of 75–100 donors.
• Collaborate with Advancement team on events and campaigns.
• Monitor activities within approved budget.
• Report to Vice President for Advancement.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Director of Donor Relations will build a network of CUWAA constituents, to include alumni, donors, donor prospects, past or current parents, and community leaders. The Director of Donor Relations will personally participate in prospect qualification, plus cultivation and solicitation of major, planned, and estate gifts, focusing on solicitations of gifts or pledges of $25,000+.

This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President for Advancement and is located on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Cultivate existing major gift donors and qualify new major gift prospects for Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor, with an emphasis on connections within the community and select regions nationally.
• Manage a portfolio of 75-100 donors and donor prospects.
• Establish and manage a schedule of qualification, cultivation, and gift solicitation visits, especially among key alumni, parents, university friends, and community leaders.
• Work closely with the various members of the Advancement team in the planning and execution of special events related to major gift fundraising, alumni relations, and community outreach.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the members of the Advancement staff to accomplish the goals of the University at large. Be open to other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the vice president.
• Conduct all activities within the budget established by the University.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Development techniques with desire to grow in professional expertise through continuing education
• Build lasting relationships with prospects and donors
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action with multiple tasks
• Interpersonal skills using tact and patience through oral and written communication
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Be available for evening and weekend work as needed
• Willingness to travel
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree is required and at least three years of experience that relates directly to fundraising or sales is preferred. Must be computer literate with an understanding of development or fundraising techniques and best practices.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.