Development Officer – Events & Engagement

The formation of future priests is one of the most important and demanding tasks for the evangelization of humanity. ~ St. John Paul II

 St. John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) Description and Mission: SJV is the largest college seminary in the United States, representing 18 dioceses, with approximately 115 undergraduate men in formation. We have a vibrant and healthy environment that has the highest reputation for forming Men in Christ, Men of the Church, and Men for Others. SJV is located on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Ideal Candidate: A mission-fit team member with a heart for the Lord and His Church who proposes new initiatives, energizes others, and demonstrates the persistence to see projects through.

What You Will Do: This position plays a key execution role on the development team, driving donor engagement through relationship-building, events, and outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Build and steward relationships with a portfolio of donors, particularly focused on event sponsorships and year-end giving.
• Plan and execute all aspects of major fundraising and donor events, including logistics, communications, and fund-a-need components.
• Serve as project manager for development initiatives, ensuring timelines, follow-ups, and deliverables stay on track.
• Execute donor outreach and communication strategies including direct mail, segmentation, and stewardship in collaboration with Director of Communications.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Mission Representative: Strong relationship-builder and communicator who represents SJV’s mission to a broad variety of constituents.
• Strong organizational skills: Project-driven with the ability to streamline processes and move work forward.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with development CRM and event management platforms strongly preferred (Bloomerang, 25Live, etc.). Strong competency with Microsoft Office Suite, including collaborative tools like Teams and Planner.
• Confidentiality: Demonstrated capacity to handle confidential information with reverence and discretion.
• Faith-Based Office Environment: An intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment.

Job Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in development, events, or non-profits.

Additional Information:

• The responsibilities of this position require the work to be accomplished primarily on site at SJV.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please contact for more information about salary range and benefits package.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and Working Geniuses and/or Strengthsfinders if you know them to humanresources@sjvseminary.org

Application deadline for priority consideration is March 15th.