Major Gift Officer Annunciation

Annunciation Catholic Church and School is looking for a passionate, mission-driven Major Gift Officer who will be a part of this thriving and energetic community.

This role reports directly to the parish priest at Annunciation. The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is an integral member of the Annunciation team, pursuing and securing philanthropic gifts of $10,000+ to support Annunciation Parish and School operational, special project, programmatic, and capital needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned. Regular duties include the following:

Major Giving

• Using research, wealth screening, and discovery calls, develop a portfolio of 125-150 individuals with capacity and inclination to give $10,000+. This will be a blend of current donors and new prospects.
• Maintaining a focus on donor-driven, relationship-based gift development, build and implement strategies to cultivate and secure gifts of $10,000+ in unrestricted, restricted and/or capital gifts. 
• Conduct a minimum of 150 face to face visits per year (in person or virtually) with significant additional contacts via phone, mail and email.
• Support the efforts of the Priest and Principal in securing new and renewed gifts.
• Solicit support from managed prospects for Annunciation’s annual fund-raising events, Septemberfest, Jog-Athon, Dancing with the Annunciation Stars, and Auction.

Organizational and Operational

• Ensure that donor database maintenance, donor contact information, donor gift acknowledgement and recognition, and gift stewardship are completed accurately and timely. 
• Track moves on a regular basis by entering contact reports in Salesforce and prepare regular activity reports. 
• Provide regular update reports on campaign activity and results to the Parish Finance Committee.
• Ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and on signage and oversee accurate donor lists for those places.
• Participate through active involvement in team and all staff meetings, events, and training.
• Provide on-site support for events and programs which typically occur on the weekends or in the evenings.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the changing needs of the organization and the successful candidate’s interests, aptitude, and experience.

Minimum Skills & Experience Required

• 3+ years of major gift solicitation work, cultivating gifts of 10,000+ 
• 3-5+ years of experience working in development for a nonprofit organization(s) with a focus on individual philanthropy.
• Experience in all phases of planning and executing nonprofit capital campaigns coordinating with Archdiocesan and related Catholic entities on joint fundraising efforts
• A track record of successfully asking for and closing gifts, including the ability to create personalized proposals and presentations for donors.
• Basic knowledge of planned giving options.
• Strong connection to south Minneapolis and the Catholic community.
• Proficiency with donor and contact management databases.
• A valid driver’s license, with a safe driving record, and the ability to travel to offsite meetings with donors and prospects.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3-5+ years of major gift solicitation work, cultivating gifts of 100,000+ 
• 8+ years of experience fundraising for nonprofit organizations, with a focus on individual major gifts
• Experience with Salesforce

Personal Qualities:

• Personable, approachable, and enthusiastic about being of service to others
• Faithful practicing Catholic 
• A love and passion for Catholic schools and the Catholic Church

Send resume, cover letter and recommendations to Teresa Thein TThein@annunciationmsp.org.