Major Gifts Director: Foundation Fundraising Leader

Benedictine; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Benedictine seeks a Foundation Development Director to raise funds and meet philanthropic goals for Benedictine communities, partnering with the Support Center and leadership to craft major gifts strategies and implement best practices.

The role advances donor relationships, manages a portfolio of 75+ major gift prospects, and uses Raiser's Edge for timely reporting. It ensures compliance with policies and promotes Benedictine values in daily work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications or related field.
• Three (3) years of 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.

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.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Major gift solicitation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Driver's license

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email & internet

Education

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

CFRE (certification)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CRM / Raiser's Edge

Job description

Benedictine seeks a Foundation Development Director to raise funds and meet philanthropic goals for Benedictine communities, partnering with the Support Center and leadership to craft major gifts strategies and implement best practices.

The role advances donor relationships, manages a portfolio of 75+ major gift prospects, and uses Raiser's Edge for timely reporting. It ensures compliance with policies and promotes Benedictine values in daily work.