Foundation Dev. Director

Benedictine; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedictine Living Community seeks a Foundation Development Director to lead fundraising efforts for Benedictine communities. The role builds donor relationships and collaborates with leadership to design and implement major gift strategies that advance the mission.

This full-time, dayshift position centers on securing major gifts, managing a donor portfolio, and upholding ethical fundraising practices in coordination with the Support Center and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications or related field.
• Three years of fundraising or related experience.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Experience in major gift solicitation.
• Experience working with volunteer boards.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, email and internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Secures philanthropic funds to meet annual goals and tracks progress with monthly metrics.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gift donors; manages a 75+ donor portfolio.
• Collaborates with Community Executive Directors and Benedictine leaders for engagement and relationship management.
• Oversees donor data handling, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
• Promotes Benedictine Mission and Core Values in day-to-day activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Foundation Dev. Director

Job Locations

USA-MN-Crookston | USA-MN-Ada | USA-ND-Wahpeton

Job Details

Campus Name: Benedictine Living Community-Crookston

Category: Philanthropy/Fund Development

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Specific Shift Times: 8am-5pm

Scheduled Days of the Week: Monday-Friday

Weekend Work Requirement: None

Salary Range: $75,000-$105,000

Overview

The Foundation Development Director is responsible for raising funds to meet Benedictine's financial goals for communities within the organization. This position will work on behalf of assigned Benedictine communities in close partnership with the Support Center, and Operational leadership teams. This position will develop and execute fundraising strategies and implement best practices. The Foundation Development Director will advance relationships between donors and prospective donors with the purpose of securing major gift commitments to further the mission of the organization. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, management competencies, communication skills, and ethical principles.

Responsibilities

• Secures philanthropic funds to meet/exceed annual philanthropy goals and meets monthly metrics and utilizes best practices.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gift donors. Builds and manages a portfolio of at least 75 prospective major gift donors. Completes timely reports of meetings, proposals, communication and progress in Raisers Edge, meeting/exceeding Foundation metrics at all times.
• Partners with Community Executive Director(s) and other Benedictine leaders to ensure thoughtful engagement and relationship management. Documents all donor visits and/or meaningful interactions in an effort to achieve coordinated communication with all stakeholders in the relationship-building process.
• Oversees donor/prospect data and upholds stringent and consistent practices for confidential handling and release of information; follows State and Federal regulations and Benedictine policies and
• Promotes the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities of the company.
• Performs other duties, tasks, and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business, communications or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in fundraising, development, or related field
• Valid Driver's License
• Acceptable driving record that meets Benedictine requirements
• Experience in major gift solicitation
• Experience in working with volunteer boards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email and internet applications

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE)
• Donor/gift/constituent database experience
• Grant writing experience
• Management or leadership experience

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Salary Range

$75,000-$105,000

Benefits Statement

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.