Advancement Associate

Job Description

Under the broad supervision of the Associate Vice-President of Institutional Advancement, the Advancement Associate will help to strengthen philanthropic support through support of annual giving and gift processing, donor relations, fundraising events and the grant proposal process to further the mission of Holy Apostles College & Seminary.

The Advancement Associate will contribute to the overall success of the institution through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style, guided by the Charism and Mission of the College and Seminary and the Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Relations & Database Management:
• Execute annual giving campaigns (direct mail, email, online, social media)
• Process gifts, provide timely acknowledgement letters to funders, and ensure timely donor recognition
• Maintain and update donor database (e.g., CRM system) and generate accurate lists
• Segment donor lists for targeted outreach
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality
• Maintain organized records of donor interactions, grant applications and fundraising activities and prepare reports

Events & Engagement:
• Coordinate logistics for Institutional Advancement events including the annual HACS Gala
• Coordinate many facets of events management both in person and online
including outreach and registration, guest list development, pre and post communication and email inquiries
• Manage the HACS Gala Silent Auction
• Represent the organization by attending community events when appropriate

Grant & Research Support:
• Conduct prospect research on foundations and corporations
• Assist with grant applications, reports, and supporting materials
• Meet with appropriate college offices to obtain narrative content or co-write grant narrative and develop ideas into fundable projects
• Prepare budgets and budget narratives to support grant proposals
• Maintain a grants calendar and monitor deadlines

Stewardship and Engagement:
• Supports donor cultivation and stewardship and ensures timely and meaningful acknowledgment of contributions
• Plans events, meetings, and gatherings that deepen donor connection
• Collaborate across departments to deliver the best possible donor experience
• Provide written content regarding alumni profiles as needed for the monthly newsletter
• Assist in long-term strategies for cultivation and development of donors
• Provide general administrative support to the AVP, Institutional Advancement as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 2 - 5 years of experience and a record of success with annual giving, events and grant writing
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience with donor databases/CRMs
• Demonstrated success with annual fundraising and event planning
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and project management skills
• Familiarity with grant writing and fundraising best practices
• Knowledge of the Catholic faith and prior experience in higher education helpful
• Commitment to the vision, mission and core values of Holy Apostles College & Seminary.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite and fundraising database systems
• May require occasional evenings and weekends
• Bachelor's degree required
• Work Location: In person (hybrid option possible)

Reports to: Associate Vice President, Institutional Advancement
Please send Resume to btryon@holyapostles.edu

About the Employer

Holy Apostles College and Seminary, a private, not-for-profit college located in the historic town of Cromwell, CT, offers a faithfully Catholic, 100% online and on-campus liberal arts degree program for undergraduate students, as well as 100% online graduate degree programs in Philosophy, Theology, and Pastoral Studies and a Masters of Divinity in the New Evangelization.

The school is inspired and guided by the missionary charism of its sponsor, the Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles (MSA), as well as by the founder and co-founder of the MSA, Fr. Eusebe Menard O.F.M. and Mr. Hector Durand.

Holy Apostles' mission is to educate its students-laity, seminarians, clergy, and religious-as missionary disciples, servant leaders, and "co-workers in the vineyard."