Development Officer

Job Description

Development Officer
St. Paul's Newman Center - bisonCatholic
Fargo, ND

St. Paul's Newman Center is seeking a motivated and experienced Development Officer to join the team. This role will aid in expansion of the development program and enable growth of the Catholic Campus Ministry at North Dakota State University.

The Development Officer is a fundamental member of the Development Team. This individual will represent the Newman Center to ignite benefactors to support the mission of evangelization on the campus of NDSU. As one of the top Newman Centers in the nation, it is essential for the Development Officer to understand the value of Catholic campus ministry, and be effective in communicating our mission of Changing Hearts, Changing Lives, and Forming Future Leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute a comprehensive and strategic plan to fulfill the current annual ministry needs through financial contributions
Manage a personal portfolio of key donors, focusing on deepening relationships and securing support for sustainable growth. This is mainly done through scheduling and conducting meaningful in-person visits to fulfill the donors' philanthropic needs/desires
Assist with Development programming to achieve established goals in the areas of: Major Gifts, Sustained Giving and Planned Giving
Engage with staff to identify ministry needs while translating them into impactful donor engagement opportunities
Stay informed on latest trends to anticipate potential for financial growth, as well as anticipate forecasted struggles and work to create solutions
Passionately present the Newman Center story to individuals, groups, and parishes to inspire support for the growth of the mission
Provide aid with fundraising events (Banquets, Giving Hearts Day, Bike Race), as well as evaluate and establish new fundraising event opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

Sound knowledge of the Catholic Faith and commitment to the sacramental life.
Non-profit fundraising experience, sales experience or the willingness to learn
Exceptional relationship building, communication and storytelling skills
High ethical standards and respect for donor confidentiality
Ability to work independently and manage time and priorities effectively
Organization and problem-solving, with high attention to detail
Ability to travel as needed
Proficiency of fundraising software and database management systems is preferred
If applicable, a relocation to the Fargo area.

COMPENSATION
The benefits package for this position includes:

Competitive salary based on experience
Single payer health/vision/dental
Paid Time Off
6% 401(k) Match

Interested candidates may apply by emailing cover letter and resume to Newman Center Development Director, Joe Hendrickx, joe@bisoncatholic.org

About the Employer

Our mission is to serve the NDSU campus as a "home away from home" for students making the transition into adulthood, preparing them to receive the gift of their vocation, and equipping them to live a dynamic Catholic life. Our primary goal is leadership generation through faith-based programming.