Major Gifts Director — Foundation Development

St. Gabriel's Community; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Benedictine Living in Minnesota seeks a Foundation Development Director to lead fundraising efforts for assigned communities, partnering with the Support Center and leadership to craft strategies and secure major gifts.

The role focuses on cultivating donors, managing a portfolio of 75+ prospective major gift donors, documenting interactions in Raiser's Edge, and aligning activities with mission-driven values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications or related field.
• Three (3) years of fundraising, development, 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Secures philanthropic funds to meet/exceed annual philanthropy goals and tracks metrics.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gift donors; manages a portfolio of 75+ prospects; reports activities in Raiser's Edge.
• Partners with Community Executive Directors and Benedictine leaders to ensure engagement and coordinated communication.
• Oversees donor data and ensures confidential handling; follows state/federal regulations and Benedictine policies.
• Promotes the Benedictine Mission and Core Values by applying them daily in work.
• Performs other duties, tasks, and projects as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Major gift solicitation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business, communications or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Internet applications

Job description

Benedictine Living in Minnesota seeks a Foundation Development Director to lead fundraising efforts for assigned communities, partnering with the Support Center and leadership to craft strategies and secure major gifts.

The role focuses on cultivating donors, managing a portfolio of 75+ prospective major gift donors, documenting interactions in Raiser's Edge, and aligning activities with mission-driven values.