Benedictine College
Department: Advancement OfficeJob Status: Full-timeFLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Director of Advancement Operations Grade/Level: Amount of Travel Required: Extensive Travel RequiredWork Schedule: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday Positions Supervised: NonePOSITION SUMMARYMGOs will develop relationships with potential donors interested in supporting Benedictine College's passion for the Catholic faith and higher education. Facilitate in-person meetings with donors serving as the face of Benedictine College. Identify, research, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors using strategic methods.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMeet one-on-one with donors, attend national events.Maintain donor database system and use information systems to ensure timely and appropriate stewardship.Manage an approximate caseload of 125-150 active major donors. Adhering to stewardship best practices and department policies and procedures.Reviewing fundraising key performance indicators and revenue goals quarterly.Use wealth screening information and other research to create individual cultivation and solicitation plans, with assistance from fundraising consultants, for all active and prospective donors.Help to draft or review solicitation, cultivation, or collateral materials, including quarterly newsletter and annual report for caseload.Assist with coordination of donor events and outreach, as needed.Represent Benedictine College and deepen the understanding of and the credibility for the mission and vision among donors and key stakeholders. RequirementsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)Embody and share the Benedictine values of hospitality and commitment to excellence, high degree of initiative, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to work strategically, able to travel extensivelyEducationBachelor's DegreeExperience5+ years of professional experience with preference to nonprofit and development experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical Abilities Stand O Walk N Sit O Handling / Fingering N Reach Outward C Reach Above Shoulder NClimb NCrawl NSquat or Kneel NBend NPush / Pull12 lbs or less N13-25 lbs N26-40 lbs N41-100 lbs NLift /Carry0 lbs or less O10-20 lbs O21-50 lbs N51-100 lbs NOver 100 lbs NN (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)EOE