Director of Philanthropic Advising
St. Norbert College

Job Info

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St. Norbert College, a nationally-ranked, private, Catholic, liberal arts college is seeking a Director of Philanthropic Advising. This is a major gift (>$25,000) fundraising position and is expected to lead, coach, and manage the Philanthropic Advisors. A person in this mission-driven role has the opportunity to provide the strategic direction for the building and enhancing of relationships that generate financial support from alumni, friends and parents for St. Norbert College. Serving as a trusted fundraising partner who values higher education, this role is a leader in a supportive team that prioritizes professional development opportunities. The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $80,000, based on experience, and includes the college's generous benefits package.

Specific responsibilities:

Build and manage a portfolio of donors capable of investing philanthropic gifts of $25,000 and more in St. Norbert College. As a trusted fundraising partner, contact and meet with prospective philanthropic donors to determine their capacity for giving, discover passions, and secure resources aligned with college priorities. Cultivate relationships for the purpose of developing and implementing strategies for the solicitation of gifts. Ask for gifts personally, sometimes as part of a team. Communicate information needed in a clear and timely manner with donors who are inspired to philanthropically support St. Norbert College. Manage progress toward a mutually-decided number of visits, qualifications, solicitations, commitments, and dollars raised during each fiscal year. - 45%

Set and review the philanthropic advisor team's strategies. Individually design, analyze and execute those strategies to solicit funds from individuals. As necessary, work collaboratively with leadership, faculty, philanthropy colleagues, college staff, volunteers and/or alumni in researching potential prospects and preparing and presenting gift proposals and stewardship. Mentor and build confidence in direct reports with these responsibilities. - 15%

Document results of all substantive contacts with prospective donors for records, review and critique. - 5%

Lead, coach, and manage two Philanthropic Advisors and motivate them to achieve goals. This includes establishing, monitoring, and evaluating personnel performance goals and observing, understanding, and growing staff. - 30%

Participate in Philanthropy meetings, events and trainings. - 5%

Perform additional duties as assigned and attend College required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety, health and sanitation codes, regulations, or practices required by the College or governmental authority.

Supervision Exercised Over:

• 2 Philanthropic Advisors

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Education -

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience and Credentials -

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse campus environment or commitment to do so as an employee of St. Norbert College.

• 5-7 years in areas such as fundraising, relationship management, sales, banking, finance, legal services, business development, public relations or communications.

• Experience in personnel management.

• Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

• Knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office, Google Apps) and ability to learn upgrades and new programs as needed.

• Skilled in understanding expectations and knowing how to reach agreed upon timelines and targets.

• Ability to act independently with minimal supervision. Results oriented with ability to plan for action.

• Skilled at developing effective strategies, identifying critical tasks and deliverables, and obtaining or organizing necessary resources and support to achieve objectives.Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work with others on design and implementation of tasks.

• Ability to lead by example and motivate others to do the same. Improves own performance resulting in continuous learning and development of self.

• Possess good interpersonal skills and be team oriented.

• Ability to align team objectives and priorities, secure commitment of others on the team to objectives to be achieved, and ensure appropriate linkages/partnerships are established and maintained.

• Skilled in forming partner relationships with leadership, development teammates, volunteers and alumni to create strategies based on in-depth knowledge of college needs and prospects interests.

• Skilled at establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external customers by effectively communicating.

• Possess good interpersonal skills and be team oriented.

• Ability to travel about 30% of the time, often with overnight stays.

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Working Conditions:
Regular work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm on campus with some early morning and evening appointments. This position is expected to work on campus on a regular basis and is eligible to participate in Hybrid Work and Flexible Schedules. Approval of Flexible Work Arrangements is at the discretion of the department supervisor to ensure that the needs of the department and college are met. Frequent travel (30%), often with overnight stays. Weekend events approximately 4 times/year.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this job.

• Generally a sedentary position in a professional office environment. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling no more than 25 lbs. Will need to move within office and building with occasional meetings in other buildings on campus. Also will need to drive to appointments and be able to transport own luggage. Some air travel required.

Benefits package:

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. For more information, please visit: https://www.snc.edu/hr/workinghere.html.

Application instructions:

Applications received by Wednesday, February 22, 2023 are ensured of receiving full consideration. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.

Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

St. Norbert College provides safe, inclusive, and anti-racist educational and work experiences for our faculty, staff, and students of color, congruent with our Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values. Therefore, we invite candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging to join our community of teaching and learning. We are seeking to hire staff who are committed to infusing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) into their work.

The college supports educational experiences that challenge students, faculty, staff, and administrators to expand their awareness of factors that impede our appreciation of both the richness and complexity of diversity. Opportunities to confront, examine, and renegotiate our understanding of power, privilege, and inequality as they are manifested in our society will be key to these endeavors.

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