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US Central and Southern Jesuits

Chief Advancement Officer

US Central and Southern Jesuits, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146


OverviewThe Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province seeks a high-energy Chief Advancement Officer. This is an integral role for our community, and an exciting and distinctive opportunity to experience purpose and joy in leading the funding growth of Jesuit programs and ministries. This position requires a results-driven leader who will oversee the leadership and strategic direction for Jesuits UCS’s advancement team and programs. This position reports directly to the Provincial of the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province and works closely with a dedicated executive team of ministry leaders. The Chief Advancement Officer is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Position SummaryThis role is responsible for focusing on developing and growing fundraising programs and initiatives within the Province’s region, ensuring effective integration and collaboration.

Duties

Working closely with the organization’s most significant donors, Jesuit priests and brothers, volunteers, institutional leadership, civic organizations, local dioceses, and other stakeholders on funding support and advancement opportunities.

Jesuits UCS advancement programs include philanthropic gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations, annual and major giving, planned appeals, and direct mail.

Developing and implementing a strategic advancement plan, with defined targets.

Growing a larger base of major donors and prospects.

Networking with new prospects and donors in key metropolitan areas with the intention of securing significant major gifts.

Additional Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the senior leadership team.

Lead and manage a team of four talented advancement professionals.

Establish and solicit a portfolio of approximately 50-75 high-level donors.

Manage the advancement department budget.

Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred.

Supervisory experience required.

5-7 years of professional experience leading high-performing advancement initiatives.

Experience with Blackbaud donor database management.

Proven drive and achievement in the successful solicitation of six-figure and greater gifts.

Abiding commitment to the Jesuits’ mission, charism, and core values; a passion to expand the impact of the priests and brothers in the USA Central and Southern Province; and a familiarity with Catholic tradition and current issues.

Must be willing to travel.

Please apply by sending your resume to UCShr@jesuits.org

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Experience

Fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)

Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

St. Louis, MO 63108 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

St. Louis, MO 63108: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

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