Saint Louis University · 2 days ago
Development Director
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expSaint Louis University is seeking a Development Director to manage fundraising efforts and relationships with individual and major gift donors. The role involves identifying prospects, executing strategic fundraising plans, and fostering collaboration across various fundraising units within the university.
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Hiring Manager
Erin Castulik
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 100 individual and major gift donors and personally conducts 90-120, personal visits annually with prospects for individual and major giving
Helps to identify major giving prospects within portfolio and collaborates with other fundraising units to maximize gift potential; utilizes fundraising strategies to secure gifts at major gift levels; helps to identify high caliber external stakeholders who can be effective in support of the university to reach strategic and budget objectives (through networking/opening doors, stewardship of individual donors, sponsorship and serving as an effective brand ambassador)
Identifies, cultivates, and solicits philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with individuals including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other key personnel; fosters positive and enduring relationships that produce reciprocal benefits; builds strong working relationships with colleagues and other fundraising units, to other fundraising units including Corporate & Foundation Relations, Planned Giving, Prospect Management and Principal Giving, fostering a culture of philanthropic collaboration across the university
Attends donor and alumni engagement events as needed
Regularly updates database systems with prospects and projections; analyzes weekly fundraising reports; in partnership with Gift Processing, ensures all commitments are documented via gift agreement or pledge forms, and is tracked and received in a timely manner
Travels locally and out of town to cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospects
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques
Demonstrated passion for the organization's cause and a genuine interest in fundraising and development work
Proficiency in using data analytics to measure the success of fundraising efforts and make data-driven decisions
Strong verbal and professional written communication skills
Confidence and effectiveness in public speaking engagements, representing the organization at events, conferences, and meetings
Project management skills
Time management skills
Creativity and innovation to develop new effective fundraising initiatives
Ability to self-motivate in a partially remote working environment
Ability to understand the universities business model including school based initiatives, revenue streams, budget and expenses
Ability to identify and foster strategic partnerships that can enhance fundraising opportunities
Bachelor degree
Three or more years of experience in fundraising, development, non-profit organizations or a related field
Valid Driver's license
Preferred
A fundraising background in a higher education setting or a closely related field of education
Advanced degree or relevant accredited certificates
Benefits
Vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Tuition remission
Medical/dental/vision coverage
403B savings plan
Company
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a Catholic Jesuit institution that focuses on academic excellence, research, health care and commitment to faith.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$32.71MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationU.S. Department of EducationMissouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
2025-01-09Grant· $5M
2023-12-01Grant· $5.96M
2023-01-27Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
David Griggs
Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
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