Summary

The Donor Engagement Officer is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to identify, qualify and engage a donor pipeline with the shared goal of increasing mid-level, major and planned gifts for Regis Jesuit High School’s mission and fundraising priorities.

Description

As a member of the Advancement team, this position will engage with the art and science of fundraising. Conducting personalized outreach across multiple communication channels, this frontline position will interface with a pool of prospective donors to deepen engagement and connection to the school, qualify philanthropic interests and help inform a robust donor pipeline. Additionally, this position is responsible for a prospect management system that includes prospect identification and research and portfolio management for gift officers to support a highly coordinated and data-informed major gifts program.

The Donor Engagement Officer reports to the Director of Donor Engagement & Events and partners closely with Advancement team members to inform comprehensive and integrated fundraising strategies. This position is a key member of the Advancement Major Gifts team that engages regularly with the Vice President of Advancement and President regarding portfolio moves management and prospect research and strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience with donor prospect management, research or direct fundraising, preferably in education industry
Experience working with a customer relationship management system, such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and RENXT
Customer relations, direct fundraising or sales experience

Benefits

The starting salary is $72,000, with previous experience taken into consideration. Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD and retirement matching are available.