Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Fundraising
- Management
- Marketing
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Job Description
This position works with both our Owatonna and St. Peter, MN, communities. Days and hours during the week are flexible.
The Foundation Development Director is responsible for raising funds to meet the organization’s financial goals through a variety of fundraising channels. This position works closely with the Benedictine Foundation on developing and executing fundraising strategies and implementing best practices. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, management competencies, communication skills, and ethical principles.
- Secures adequate donations to meet annual philanthropy goals with Cost to Raise a Dollar in line with industry standards.
- Works with Executive Director on determining community needs and fundraising priorities.
- Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gift donors.
- Partners with Benedictine Support Center team to develop and execute the annual giving plan including donor acquisition and renewal and the associate giving program.
- Coordinates all gift activity ensuring timely donation deposits and donor stewardship.
- Coordinates fund distributions and philanthropy expenditures.
- Oversees donor/prospect data and upholds stringent and consistent practices for confidential handling and release of information.
- Works independently with organizational skills to prioritize tasks and to exercise judgment consistent with core values.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field
- Three (3) years of experience in fundraising, development, marketing, communications, or related field
- Experience in asking for charitable gifts and planning special events
- Experience in working with volunteer boards
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Owatonna, MN 55060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Fundraising: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Owatonna, MN 55060