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St. Edward’s University is a diverse, nationally recognized liberal arts institution overlooking downtown Austin, Texas. Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, the university emphasizes critical thinking, social justice and ethical practice. With a rich, Catholic heritage and a clear vision for the future, St. Edward’s offers students small classes, personal attention, exciting internships, service-learning opportunities and study abroad programs.
St. Edward’s takes pride in its distinguishing characteristics – courage to take risks; an international perspective; and commitment to provide opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds.
In 2007 St. Edward’s University celebrated the successful completion of a $70.3 million campaign. A Special Destiny: The Campaign for St. Edward’s University included 175 donors whose cumulative gifts totaled $25,000 or more. A broad base of support came from the President’s Associates – donors who give $1,000 or more annually – reaching an all-time high of 360 in the final year of the campaign, and more than 800 such members during the Campaign period. During this historic effort, first-rate facilities were added to campus, including Trustee Hall, a $7 million Academic Building dedicated to students studying in the School of Management and Business as well The John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center-North, a $20 million facility dedicated to the “wet” sciences of Biology and Chemistry. The university endowment doubled, and giving to The St. Edward’s Fund increased, surpassing one million in the final year of the Campaign. The Office of University Advancement is well positioned to continue advancing the university’s top priorities.
In 2009-10 the university will be finalizing the Strategic Plan which will identify the priorities that will carry the school forward through 2015. The next Campaign will include the completion of The John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences and Technology Center –South, which will add another 50,000 square feet of academic space for the sciences dedicated to Physics, Mathematics and Computer Sciences. Scholarship and faculty endowments will be added, and programmatic initiatives to enhance the continuing development of a vibrant campus student life are anticipated.
Job Description
The Director of Leadership Giving secures major gifts from alumni, parents, corporations, and foundations and creates strategies for developing relationships between prospects and top university administration and volunteers. He or she works closely with all Advancement Divisions including Development, Alumni Programs, and Advancement Services.
Responsibilities
- Establish and strengthen relationships with individuals, corporations and foundations that have the capacity to make leadership gifts (gifts of $250,000 or more).
- Use a moves management system to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects.
- Solicit annual gifts when appropriate from prospects under management.
- Develop prospect strategies, prepare briefing reports and coordinate execution of donor activities for top university administration and volunteer leaders, including Trustees.
- Review all pledge reminders and correspondence for leadership giving prospects.
- Organize and attend events related to major gift work.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the university advancement team.
Reports to
Vice President for University Advancement
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree, master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of three to six years of fundraising field work which includes responsibilities for building relationships with individuals, foundations and corporations; Fundraising experience in the higher education sector preferred.
- Enthusiasm for direct, on-going personal interaction with major donors and prospects required.
- Experience in soliciting gifts at a major donor level.
- Understanding and appreciation for private higher education
- Exceptional communication skills required, including the ability to write clear and compelling correspondence and conduct effective one-on-one presentations.
- Ability to work in an office where teamwork and professional respect are the foundation for achievement.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and fundraising software systems.
- Willingness to travel regularly on behalf of St. Edward’s University.
Qualifications and Characteristics
- Energy, enthusiasm and self-confidence in building relationships for St. Edward’s University.
- Ability to participate in a collaborative environment and facilitate relationships with all areas of the University community.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative in planning, organizing, and effectively presenting ideas and concepts.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve quickly.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
Benefits/Compensation
The compensation for this position will be based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution. An overview of St. Edward’s University employee benefits is available at http://www.stedwards.edu/hr/content/benefits.
Deadline
Résumés, cover letters and references will be accepted until 5:00 PM on July 15, 2009.
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We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of St. Edward’s University, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.
To apply for this position, please email your résumé, letter of interest and a list of three references. Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
Mollie Butler
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com
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