Montreat College, Director of Major Gifts at DFM Development Services

Montreal, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Higher Education, Nonprofit, FundraisingIndustries

Requirements

Commitment to the mission of the College, specifically a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and affirm and support the vision, mission, statement of faith, and community life covenant of Montreat College
Bachelor’s degree
Five or more years of progressive, proven experience in major giving or sales experience
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including demonstrated ability to make effective oral presentations and prepare and edit written and visual presentations
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to function well as a member of a team
Critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate in an articulate and persuasive manner, sometimes with little preparation
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
Proven track record of delivering results against metrics and objectives
Ability to grasp and communicate the College’s vision to a broad spectrum of constituencies
Self-starter with a high level of reliability, initiative, and follow-through

Responsibilities

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
Manage a portfolio of 100 major prospects and donors giving $10,000+ annually
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
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
Perform approximately 16-18 meaningful contacts with qualified donors per month, primarily in-person. Virtual and phone meetings will also be occasionally required
Prayerfully engage with donors, demonstrating Christian stewardship principles in fundraising conversations
Engage donors in conversations about planned giving and advise on legacy giving tools that enable donors to have greater impact
Attend Advancement events and College functions as directed to build relationships throughout the College’s ministries
Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Major Gifts Fundraising

Donor Cultivation

Portfolio Management

Strategic Engagement Planning

Prospect Qualification

Donor Stewardship

Fundraising Strategy

DFM Development Services

Develops and manufactures hydrogen fuel cells

About DFM Development Services

Ballard Power Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing hydrogen fuel cell power systems for various applications including heavy duty motive power, materials handling, backup power, and more. This company stands out due to its dedication to sustainable mobility and environmental responsibility, offering products that not only reduce energy costs and increase operational lifetimes but also significantly lessen environmental impacts. Working at this company aligns you with a team committed to innovative clean energy solutions and a clear vision for a sustainable future.

9000 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8, CanadaHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$1,735.4MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Hardware, EnergyIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees