Development Director - Grand Rapids

The Development Director is responsible for fundraising and development efforts at St. Luke University Parish, particularly in its campus ministry for students at GVSU. This position facilitates identifying and asking prospective donors, cultivating relationships with current donors, and implementing a strategic approach to annual fundraising.

• Creating a strategic approach for ongoing development efforts at St. Luke's
• Identifying and reaching out to potential donors to ask for support
• Daily phone calls and in-person meetings with current and prospective donors
• Database management of current, past, and prospective donors
• Providing regular updates of gratitude and ongoing value to current donors
• Coordinating "Giving Tuesday" and other major fundraising campaigns
• Planning annual donor appreciation events
• Connecting with alumni and planning alumni reunion events
• Sharing success stories through various media (newsletters, social media, etc.)
• Occasional grant writing or seeking out unique development opportunities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Attend monthly staff meetings and monthly finance council meetings

• Imaginative vision to create a development strategy from scratch
• Self-motivated and able to achieve big goals
• Familiarity with media and email marketing
• Comfortable with lots of relational time (phone calls or in person meetings)
• Proficient with database management

Bachelor's degree preferred

To apply, please submit your resume to [SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] along with a cover letter answering the question "Why should someone invest in college Campus Ministry?"