Director of Annual Giving – Montreat College

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, this employee will oversee and deliver the annual fund for Montreat College. This employee will utilize strategies to deliver the annual fund, including managing a portfolio of 250-300 annual giving and President's Circle level donors, maintaining approximately quarterly touchpoints by phone, email, cards, video calls, and in-person meetings when advisable. This employee is responsible for the successful delivery of regular annual campaigns. This employee will represent Montreat College in a manner that encourages donors to support Christian higher education.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and deliver the annual fund for Montreat College. As of 2024, this represents a target of $1.74 Million with 3% growth projected in future years.

2. Create a pipeline of annual giving donors, moving donors into President's Circle ($1,000+), major gifts and planned gifts.

3. Manage a portfolio of 250-300 annual giving and President's Circle level ($250 to $2,500 per year) donors through the moves management process, maintaining contact primarily by phone, email, cards, video calls, and in-person meetings when advisable. Maintain approximately quarterly touchpoints.

4. Is responsible for successful delivery of Giving Tuesday, end of calendar year campaign, and end of fiscal year campaign. This employee is part of the team that delivers the goal for the Keystone Scholarship Dinner.

5. Write annual giving proposals to foundations, churches, and corporations. Submit reports to these entities following awards.

6. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

A qualified candidate will have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and affirm and support the vision, mission, statement of faith, and community life covenant of Montreat College.

Qualifications Include:

1. Ability to manage philanthropic campaigns and communication.
2. Ability to network and grow relationships, leading to philanthropic support.
3. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to function well as a member of a team.
4. Ability to work with and manage data, including manipulating and analyzing data to inform fundraising strategies.
5. Demonstrates organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
6. Strong customer service skills.
7. Ability to learn and utilize Advancement software, including Raiser's Edge.
8. Demonstrates taking initiative.
9. Excellent command of English as a spoken and written language, including spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
10. Demonstrates project management and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and gain cooperation of others.
11. Ability to perform tasks while being frequently interrupted.
12. Strong understanding of confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive materials and conversations.

Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree required. 3 years relevant experience preferred.

Reports to: Vice President for Advancement

Application Requirements:

Submit cover letter, statement of Christian faith, résumé, and three references addressed to Garrett Luck.

About Montreat College:

Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. Satellite campuses in Asheville, Charlotte, and other sites supplement the main campus. The College is committed to Christ centered teaching and learning, and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.