Biola University · 2 days ago
Development Director for Talbot Embedded
, , US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expBiola University is a protestant evangelical Christian university, and they are seeking a Development Director for Talbot Embedded. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts for the Talbot School of Theology and building long-term relationships with donors.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Build and manage a portfolio of approximately 100+ qualified donors and prospects and actively cultivate and solicit gifts
Meet or exceed annual solicitation goals (submitted and realized) for various giving priorities, while maintaining a strong emphasis on the number of meetings and donor cultivation required to drive results
Move donors through the major giving process (moves management) year-over-year by developing and maintaining key relationships with assigned constituents
Establish an intentional treatment stream/strategy for each constituent that aligns with the Philosophy of Stewardship & Resource Development at Biola University
Accurately and regularly record all actions and key information in the university’s fundraising CRM (Raiser’s Edge/NXT)
Regularly attend various Biola University and University Advancement events (e.g. Convocation, Christmas Tree Lighting, President’s Circle events, etc.) with an emphasis on strategically inviting and cultivating the relationship with assigned constituents
Utilize Department resources for the cultivation and solicitation of gifts. These include: Events, Print, Electronic, and Media Promotion, Research, Queries, and Reports (from Raiser’s Edge), Networking and 'Third Party' participation
Be a cooperative and contributing member of the team within Talbot and Biola’s Advancement Division
Be in agreement with Biola’s Philosophy of Stewardship
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Talbot School of Theology
Seasoned major gift officer with 5+ years of direct major gift solicitation experience, preferably in higher education, or similar sales experience in another field
Demonstrated ability to understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop and strengthen relationships within the University
Excellent written and verbal communication, grammar and spelling skills, and telephone manners
Warm, interpersonal skills, personable, cordial, professional demeanor, and works well with a team
Highly relational and have ability to interact with donors and prospects of all ages
Good organizational and time management skills. The ability to employee self-initiative and to work independently while engaging in multiple tasks. Commitment to continuous process work
Self-starter who has a strong record of both organizational skills and financial production
Demonstrated experience in successful completion of multiple significant projects, events and responsibilities
Must be able and willing to travel regionally and throughout the U.S. and work before or after work hours and over weekends as needed
High level of computer skills with working knowledge of Mac and PC computers, Microsoft Office, Google Applications, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as experience with computerized donor tracking software, preferably Raiser's Edge or Raiser's Edge NXT
Commitment and understanding of the practice of biblical stewardship
Type a minimum of 50-65 words per minute with accuracy
Ability to work with many different people and handle a variety of tasks, all with a good sense of humor
Dependability, integrity, and ability to receive and implement suggestions from supervisors
Willing to be flexible and sustain a learning posture
Open to supervision with a teachable spirit
Ethical competence
Ability to work with a diverse constituency and promote an effective work environment
Strong, stable and mature Christian faith
Understand that the Biola Statement of Principles reflect the unwavering convictions of the University, and hold personal theological beliefs and actions that are in agreement with the statement
Maintain a lifestyle consistent with sound Biblical principles and standards of conduct in alignment with the Biola University Articles of Faith, actively pursuing Christ-like maturation in your life
Willing and able to walk substantial distances and climb stairs on campus without accommodation
Preferred
Experience in higher education leadership
Extensive ministry networks across denominational, parachurch, and global contexts
Familiarity with trends in seminary education, ministry training, and church growth
Company
Biola University
Founded in 1908, Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university in the heart of Southern California.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
John Templeton Foundation
2019-12-02Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Michael Pierce
COO / CFO
Jennyn Herrera, MBA, SHRM-SCP
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Partner
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