Director of Annual Fund

Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology seeks an energetic and experienced Director of the Annual Fund.  The Director manages a portfolio of high-end annual fund donors.  Additionally, the Director executes all annual giving activities including the design and implementation of a multi-channel appeal strategy, determines targeted segmentation and analyzes results to enhance revenue for unrestricted giving while also expanding the donor base.

Specifically, the Director of the Annual Fund will:

·         Create, implement and evaluate a comprehensive, multi-year plan to increase both dollars and donors in support of the MTSM Annual Fund to meet annual revenue goals and strengthen giving

·         Determine and execute segmentation strategies to maximize response rates and revenue

·         Ensure the Bishop Fenwick Society members ($1,000 and above) are solicited personally by staff and volunteers, where appropriate

·         Monitor and evaluate results

·         Work in collaboration with the Vice President for Development & Relations, the President/Rector and other members of the MTSM faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of measurable, relevant experience in annual giving or a similar field

·         Proven success in face-to-face solicitation

·         Prior management of giving programs

·         Excellent writing and data analysis skills

·         Commitment to the mission and message of the Catholic Church

·         Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Salary range: $55,000-$70,000

Please send cover letter and resume to Lori Rassati, Vice President for Development & Relations, at lrassati@athenaeum.edu.