Montreat College, Director of Major Gifts

Salary: $100,000

The Opportunity:

Montreat College is embarking on its most ambitious fundraising effort in its history and is building a team to bring this vision to fruition over the next three to five years. Both seasoned fundraising professionals and those who desire campaign experience would thrive in this role. The position is remote with monthly visits to campus; professionals in major cities in the Southeast are welcome to apply. A vehicle is provided for use during professional duties.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Director of Major Gifts will work with assigned donors and prospects to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts for the College. This role is vital in advancing Montreat College’s mission and vision by engaging donors who share a passion for Christ-centered higher education and fostering generosity that supports the spiritual and academic formation of students.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive, strategic, donor-centered major gifts program that includes specific fundraising goals and targets, with a focus on the acquisition of major gifts ($10,000+ annually) from high level prospects and donors. 
2. Manage a portfolio of 100 major prospects and donors giving $10,000+ annually. 
3. Develop and execute a personal strategic engagement plan for each donor, and collaborate with the Vice President for Advancement and President on larger major gift strategies.
4. Regularly engage with major donors and prospects through personal meetings, events, and written correspondence to build and strengthen their relationship with the College to encourage continued and increased giving.
5. Perform approximately 16-18 meaningful contacts with qualified donors per month, primarily in-person. Virtual and phone meetings will also be occasionally required.
6. Prayerfully engage with donors, demonstrating Christian stewardship principles in fundraising conversations.
7. Engage donors in conversations about planned giving and advise on legacy giving tools that enable donors to have greater impact.
8. Attend Advancement events and College functions as directed to build relationships throughout the College’s ministries.
9. Other responsibilities as assigned.