Director of Development

Director of Development School Sisters of Notre Dame Wauwatosa, WI Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $98,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Strategic management Teamwork Major gifts Databases Team development Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Team management Organizational skills Full Job Description Job Overview The Director of Development will lead and manage the Central Pacific Province development efforts, focusing on fundraising, donor relations, strategic planning, planned giving, alumnae relations, special events, and grant writing. The role involves creating strategies to strengthen philanthropic support and managing a team to execute development programs effectively. Travel is required throughout the province, in particular, Minnesota, St. Louis and in the south where a larger concentration of donors and Resource Development staff are located. Responsibilities Integrates the mission and philosophy of the School Sisters with the Resource Development staff. Oversees and evaluates the success of the annual giving program, special appeals, and annual events. Develop and implement a comprehensive annual and multi-year fundraising strategy with measurable goals; regularly track, analyze, and report progress to the Provincial Council. Supervises Resource Development staff to create a collaborative, team-building environment. Manage and personally cultivate a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects through strategic moves management, including in-person visits, solicitations, and stewardship. Provides ongoing education for staff on major gifts and donor relations. Develops new strategies for building relationships of new donors that assists in growing the number of donors and increasing gift revenue. Oversees the integrity and strategic use of the donor database (Virtuous), leveraging data analytics to inform decision-making, segmentation, and campaign performance. Networks with local and regional development groups. Collaborates and meets regularly with the Directors of IT and Communications. Prepares and monitors the annual department budget. Ensures development best practices, policies and procedures. Performs other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Attends workshop, in-services and employee meetings as required. Experience Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Nonprofit Management or similar is required. Minimum of 3-5 years supervision experience is required. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with major gift solicitation, including annual giving program, grant writing, donor relations and special events. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough understanding of the commitment to the mission, history and ministries of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Ability to communicate effectively with current and prospective donors the special mission of SSND and its relevance to today's world. Ability to meet people with ease and work effectively with volunteers. Ability to travel. Ability to write and edit effectively, and to communicate with the written and spoken word Intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) and Virtuous or a similar CRM database system. Proven track record of 3-5 years in closing $1,000 to $5,000 or more with special emphasis on legacy gifts. Proven track record of being resourceful in identifying new prospects and expanding one's portfolio of donors. Effective organization skills, reliable in fulfilling obligations, careful about detail and thorough in completing projects, assignments and deadlines. Able to work under pressure with many priorities and deadlines. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting and fiscal management. If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to Lindsey Scales at or apply directly to Indeed with your cover letter and resume. If you are interested in learning more about the School Sisters of Notre Dame, CP Province, please visit our website at ssndcp.org.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Wauwatosa, WI 53226