Director of Annual Giving - Tenders Global

Director of Annual Giving

Montreat College

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Position: Director of Annual Giving

 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, this employee
will steward and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors,
maintaining contact primarily by phone, email, video calls, and
in-person meetings when advisable. This person will lead the
implementation for the college’s annual fund. This
employee will represent Montreat College in a manner that
encourages donors to support Christian higher education.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Manage a portfolio of 200-250 annual giving level ($250 to
    $10,000 per year) donors through the moves management process,
    maintaining contact primarily by phone, email, video calls, and
    in-person meetings when advisable. Maintain approximately quarterly
    touchpoints. Create a pipeline of annual giving donors, moving
    donors into major gifts and planned gifts.
  • Lead special giving initiatives, such as Giving Tuesday and
    stewardship projects.
  • Oversee the writing and implementation of appeal letters.
  • Manage the President’s Circle, a Montreat College giving
    society for donors who give $1,000 or more annually. Responsible
    for developing strategies to encourage donors to give at higher
    levels.
  • Write giving proposals to foundations, churches, and
    corporations.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.
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    Qualifications:

    A qualified candidate Must support and affirm the College’s
    faith statement and Community Life Covenant: https://www.montreat.edu/about/mission/

     

     

    Qualifications Include:

    1. Ability to network and grow relationships, leading to
      philanthropic support.
    2. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the
      ability to function well as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work with and manage data, including manipulating
    and analyzing data to inform fundraising strategies.
  • Demonstrates organizational skills and strong attention to
    detail.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to learn and utilize Advancement software, including
    Raiser’s Edge.
  • Demonstrates taking initiative.
  • Excellent command of English as a spoken and written language,
    including spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
  • Demonstrates project management and problem-solving skills with
    ability to manage multiple priorities and gain cooperation of
    others.
  • Ability to perform tasks while being frequently
    interrupted.
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality and the ability to
    handle sensitive materials and conversations.
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    Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree
    required. 3 years relevant experience preferred.

    Reports to: Vice President for Advancement

     

     

    Application Requirements:

                   
    Click 
    https://apply.montreat.edu/jobs/ to
    send a job application to Garrett Luck, including your
    cover letter, statement of Christian faith, résumé, and three
    references.

     

     

    About Montreat College:

    Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited
    by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
    Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates
    degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge
    Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina,
    a region recognized as one of the most attractive living
    environments in the United States. Satellite campuses in
    Asheville, Charlotte, and other sites supplement the main campus.
    The College is committed to Christ centered teaching and
    learning, and is a member of the Council for
    Christian Colleges & Universities.

     

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