Leadership Gifts Officer

Position SummaryThe Office for Institutional Advancement is a small highly motivated team that works together to advance the Preps mission and realize its highest priorities. Collaboration within the office and working to strengthen relationships across campus is an important part of each role. The Advancement Office welcomes a Leadership Gifts Officer eager to be part of the team and immerse themselves in the schools culture while also being highly motivated to meet with parents and alumni off campus and help meet yearly fundraising targets.The Leadership Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of alumni and parent leadership gift prospects at the five six and sevenfigure level. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Leadership Giving the ideal candidate should possess the skills to work in a fastpaced office environment experience in frontline solicitation work and the desire to increase philanthropic support to St. Johns Prep. Travel and occasional weekend/evening hours may be required.Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of 125 new and repeat donorsVisit regularly on and off campus with parents and alumni to solicit gifts for St. Johns PrepIdentify new donors and cultivate relationships with existing donorsDocument all communication with prospects and donorsDraft and edit letters and proposals to donorsCollaborate with other members of the office to build solicitation strategiesDevelop and nurture relationships with faculty and staff across campusSkills and CompetenciesExcellent planning and organizational skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsComfort with planning visits on and off campusAbility to recognize and target major gifts prospectsDesire to work with a variety of people including staff and faculty schoolwideAbility to work independently and take initiativeExperience soliciting and closing giftsMaintain a high level of confidentiality and discretionEducation and ExperienceBachelors degree requiredMinimum 3 to 5 years experience of identifying and soliciting donorsRaisers Edge experience preferredPhysical RequirementsStanding/sitting for long periods of timeMust be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment etc.Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workdayHearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephoneUse of hands and fingers for manipulation using a computer keyboard and educational toolsSpecific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision and depth perceptionSt. Johns Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice student engagement interpersonal communication and curricular decisions. Boyden Contacts Lisa Vuona 1 508.320.6445Beth Parsons 1 617.592.0473About BoydenFounded in 1946 Boyden global executive search was the first firm to focus entirely on retained executive search. Others would soon follow using many of the basic tenets and principles that Sidney Boyden put in place: maintaining a strict code of ethics and standards; establishing a global presence; creating uniform processes; and working with highly experienced business partners. These aspects of Sidney Boydens vision are still in use today.Boyden continues to be a leader in the executive search industry. Through the everexpanding use of cuttingedge technology while always adhering to strict ethical standards we remain true to our rich heritage as the founders of retained executive search. We cover the globe with over 70 offices in more than 40 countries led by resident professionals adept at working in a global economy. We are poised to help our clients find the people who will lead them today and into the future. In addition to retained executive search Boyden works with clients seeking advice regarding their Boards. We also assist clients with interim management and leadership assessment.This document contains confidential and/or legally privileged information. Any disclosure reproduction or distribution without the consent of Boyden is strictly prohibited.St. Johns Prep has retained Boyden to lead the search efforts for this position. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Beth Parsons directly at and reference St. Johns Prep in the subject line.

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