Director of Development

Covenant Theological Seminary•Minneapolis, MN

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

American College of Pediatricians is dedicated to "what's best for children" based on scientifically and ethically sound foundations. We seek a part-time Director of Development to advance our mission, focusing initially on solicitation, cultivation and stewarding of major donors. This role blends the art of donor relationship building with thoughtful communication with each donor's personal vocation.

Requirements

Passion for the mission of the American College of Pediatricians
Fundraising experience, preferably including major gifts
Bachelor's degree
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills-capable of engaging highly educated professionals with humility and insight
Proven ability to multitask
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in a small, resource-constrained organization

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Charityproud or other CRM systems
Past volunteer service in a prolife or faith-based nonprofit

Responsibilities

Build authentic, trust-based relationships rooted in respect for donors' professional values and convictions
Collaborate with others to craft major gift proposals that align donor passions with strategic initiatives which may support general operations (unrestricted gifts), or projects (restricted gifts) to support organizational capacity building, membership outreach to pediatrician professionals, amicus briefs or other educational work.
Provide tailored follow-up and impact reporting to donors, ensuring they receive "inside information" on topics that are most important to them, and experience tangible outcomes of their giving.
Develop personalized digital (email) and direct mail engagement strategies to cultivate donor relationships, including monthly email "touch" contacts, and year-end mail and/or phone requests.
Document all donor contacts, strategies, and proposals in Charityproud CRM.

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