Independent Schools of Saint Louis

Donor Relations Officer St. Joseph’s Academy

 

Donor Relations Officer

St. Joseph’s Academy

St. Louis, Missouri

 

Overview:

St. Joseph’s Academy is a college preparatory school in Frontenac, Missouri sponsored by St. Joseph Educational Ministries. Founded in 1840 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the mission of the Academy is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others. Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world. St. Joseph’s Academy is committed to developing young women to be “Values-Driven Leaders” and upholds the school’s motto, “Not I, But We.” 

 

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for developing and executing philanthropic support for St. Joseph’s Academy.  This individual will focus on donor relations, prospect management, renewing and upgrading gifts and developing a comprehensive planned giving program.  This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of donor prospects, and help donors accomplish their philanthropic goals through a relationship with St. Joseph’s Academy. The position reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement.  

 

Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Manage relationships through a portfolio of prospects, overseeing and personally executing through a moves management system, leading to solicitations and the closing of gifts that align with the school’s priorities and individual fundraising goals and expectations.
  2. Develop and maintain donor profiles, plans and proposals.
  3. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors for the benefit of SJA, including the recognition of scholarship donors, major and planned gift societies.
  4. Work with Director of Institutional Advancement, the President and volunteer committees to cultivate relationships with prospective donors and deliver solicitation proposals.
  5. Identify planned giving prospects among assigned donors and partner with Alumnae Relations and the Director of Advancement on solicitations strategies.
  6. Partner with the Marketing team to create constituent awareness of planned giving programs and opportunities.
  7. Utilize systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including donor database and wealth screening tools.
  8. Develop a plan for planned giving outreach.
  9. Other duties as assigned to foster a philanthropic culture of giving.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of five or more years fundraising experience; planned giving and capital campaign experience plus.   
  • Demonstrated skill in gift solicitation and results, and portfolio management.
  • Goal-oriented, self-starter, motivated to meet and exceed portfolio expectations.
  • The ability to respond to goals and targets for success, track and report progress.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to represent the school to external constituents in a professional, poise and knowledgeable manner, effectively supporting and communicating the mission.
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT donor software or similar fundraising software a plus.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented department.
  • Willing and able to work evening and weekend hours as needed for meetings and events.