Major Gifts Officer

Overview This is a critical position with two complementary priorities: To secure funds to support the sustainability of the Damascus mission, and to lead efforts to find new & steward existing corporate sponsors. This individual will be the main advancement representative for Damascus in the Mid Atlantic Region serving Damascus Summit Lake (Emmitsburg, MD). They are expected to lead and manage a portfolio of mission partners that will be cultivated, solicited and stewarded. Additionally, this person will annually cultivate new corporate sponsors that have affinity for the mission of Damascus (businesses, higher ed, apostolates). This position will require intermittent travel out of state to Main Campus in Ohio for all department development, attendance at Damascus’ annual Missionary Staff Retreat & an annual women’s retreat (accompanying local mission partners) as well as other key events. Further participation in national events and travel available for discussion ad hoc. Key Results Areas Portfolio Management: Qualify, Cultivate, Solicitate, Close and Steward a portfolio of prospects and current partners in the Mid Atlantic Region. Corporate Sponsorships & Strategic Relationships in the Mid Atlantic Region. Cultivate new relationships for ongoing sustainable fundraising efforts. Annual Fund / Capital Support Goal of 500,000, set to grow over time. Properly maintain notes and contacts in the Virtuous donor database. SUMMER: Be present at Summit Lake every Friday for closing Masses and as often as needed for tours with prospective donors. Position Requirements Minimum five (5) years' experience in Major Gift Fundraising Demonstrated experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors at the 5- and 6- figure range Capable of managing a portfolio of 80-120 donors Comfortable working remotely with regional travel 2-3x/mo (weekly through summer months) Knowledgeable and conversant in the mission and vision of Damascus #J-18808-Ljbffr Damascus