Development Manager – Systems and Events

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 detail-oriented and mission-driven professional with a heart for the Lord and His Church, who brings a proactive, organized approach to their work. The ideal candidate enjoys building and improving systems and managing projects from start to finish so that the broader mission can thrive.

What You Will Do: This position plays a key execution role on the development team, driving donor engagement through database expertise, strategic event planning, and outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Serve as the primary steward of the donor database, leading post-migration cleanup, establishing best practices for data integrity, and translating CRM data into actionable insights and opportunities for leadership and the SJV Advancement Committee.
• Use data and reporting to strategize donor outreach and communication, supporting direct mail, segmentation, and stewardship in collaboration with the Director of Development and the Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Build, document, and continuously improve development systems and workflows so fundraising operations are proactive, reliable, and scalable.
• Serve as project manager for development initiatives, ensuring timelines, follow-ups, and deliverables stay on track.
• Plan and execute all aspects of donor-centric events that reflect the mission of SJV, including logistics, communications, and fund-a-need components.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Catholic Faith-Based Office Environment: An intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment.
• Mission Representation: Able to represent 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 donor management 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.

Job Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 3-7 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 humanresources@sjvseminary.org 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
• Deadline for priority consideration is April 24, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until then.