Director of Annual Giving

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, this employee
will oversee and deliver the annual fund for Montreat College. This
employee will utilize strategies to deliver the annual fund,
including managing a portfolio of 250-300 annual giving and
President’s Circle level donors, maintaining approximately
quarterly touchpoints by phone, email, cards, video calls, and
in-person meetings when advisable. This employee is responsible for
the successful delivery of regular annual campaigns. This employee
will represent Montreat College in a manner that encourages donors
to support Christian higher education.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and deliver the annual fund for Montreat College. As of
   2024, this represents a target of $1.74 Million with 3% growth
   projected in future years.
2. Create a pipeline of annual giving donors, moving donors into
   President’s Circle ($1,000+), major gifts and planned gifts.
3. Manage a portfolio of 250-300 annual giving and President’s
   Circle level ($250 to $2,500 per year) donors through the moves
   management process, maintaining contact primarily by phone, email,
   cards, video calls, and in-person meetings when advisable. Maintain
   approximately quarterly touchpoints.
4. Is responsible for successful delivery of Giving Tuesday, end
   of calendar year campaign, and end of fiscal year campaign. This
   employee is part of the team that delivers the goal for the
   Keystone Scholarship Dinner.
5. Write annual giving proposals to foundations, churches, and
   corporations. Submit reports to these entities following
   awards.
6. Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

A qualified candidate will have a personal commitment to Jesus
Christ and affirm and support the vision, mission,
statement of faith, and community life covenant of Montreat
College.

 

Qualifications Include:

1. Ability to manage philanthropic campaigns and
   communication.
2. Ability to network and grow relationships, leading to
   philanthropic support.
3. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the
   ability to function well as a member of a team.
4. Ability to work with and manage data, including manipulating
   and analyzing data to inform fundraising strategies.
5. Demonstrates organizational skills and strong attention to
   detail.
6. Strong customer service skills.
7. Ability to learn and utilize Advancement software, including
   Raiser’s Edge.
8. Demonstrates taking initiative.
9. Excellent command of English as a spoken and written language,
   including spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
10. Demonstrates project management and problem-solving skills with
    ability to manage multiple priorities and gain cooperation of
    others.
11. Ability to perform tasks while being frequently
    interrupted.
12. Strong understanding of confidentiality and the ability to
    handle sensitive materials and conversations.

 

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.