Annual Fund Officer - Culver Fund

Culver Academies•Culver, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Culver Academies is a private boarding school seeking diverse talent to support its mission of educating students for leadership and responsible citizenship. Located on 1,800 acres on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana, the campus features beautiful Gothic architecture and offers a serene setting with access to nearby cities. Culver is committed to developing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize character cultivation.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree.
At least five years of relevant experience.
Perform duties with the highest level of professionalism.
Exceptional accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.
Ability to understand and verbally explain the value of a wide variety of gift types.
Computer proficiency.
Self-directed.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Grant writing experience.
Direct experience with Culver's summer or winter programs.

Responsibilities

Directly oversee their assigned portfolio and solicit Annual Fund gifts.
Direct annual giving campaigns for multiple classes to support Culver's overall Annual Fund goal.
Work with volunteers for reunion and non-reunion class giving.
Coordinate work assignments and communications surrounding group projects with the Development Office, Alumni Office, and International Development.
Manage all constituents in fundraising portfolio by following the cultivation-solicitation-stewardship model.
Develop solicitation strategies with the Development team.
Work with Major Gift Officers to coordinate solicitation and recruitment strategies for key prospects.
Coordinate with the Advancement Operations Team to ensure accurate recording of gifts, pledges, and donor information in the database.
Coordinate solicitations (letters, brochures, honor rolls, etc.) for direct mail and email.
Schedule appointments and write contact reports when necessary.
Follow up with thank you letters and phone calls, and provide requested information to donors.
Attend and participate in events to build relationships with Culver Alumni and key constituents.
Recruit, train, and manage class volunteers, monitoring progress towards fundraising goals.
Maintain frequent contact with volunteers through leadership meetings, correspondence, and telephone.
Provide information and assistance to volunteers, supporting their recruitment, solicitations, and assignments.
Follow up with volunteers to ensure completion of assigned responsibilities.
Prepare and distribute call lists.
Collaborate with the Alumni Office on planning reunion weekend programs and recruiting class leadership.
Direct multiple class reunions and class gift campaigns for alumni, developing fundraising goals and strategies.
Assist and plan for reunion activities for assigned reunion classes.
Strategize to encourage reunion gifts, attendance at the reunion, and recruitment of new volunteers.
Work in partnership with the Alumni Office on all reunion classes, paying particular attention to the 50th reunion class.
Participate in various clubs and activities, coach athletic teams, perform student supervisory and chaperone duties, and engage in other assigned duties.