Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/27/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Location:
Background:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director of Stewardship is responsible for executing various programming needs in support of the stewardship function for major gift and annual donors. This includes personalized recognition of gifts, execution of recognition events and activities, and additional components as identified in annual stewardship plans.
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Stewardship.
Responsibilities:
Acknowledgment
Manage the day-to-day acknowledgment process
Write personal stewardship letters to leadership donors for President's signature
Update annual donor walls and online honor roll
Coordinate the annual student thank you letter writing project
Update scholarship section of college catalog of courses (online)
Communication/Reports
Develop content, including interview and stories for stewardship e-newsletter (3x/year)
Create annual endowment reports for donors
Recognition--Event Planning
Handle planning and logistics of all stewardship events (identify location, catering, invitations, etc.)
Events include: stewardship events for recognition socities (1863 Society and President's Circle), monthly President's Dinners, Scholarship luncheon and other events as needed
Individual Stewardship Plans
Assist in implementation of action items upon request for indvidual stewardship plans of prinicipal and major donors
Other Duties
Departmental Collaboration and Eye for Detail
All responsibilities mentioned above require good collaboration and team work both within the Stewardship team, the Advancement Department, and with colleagues throughout the College
Attention to detail will also be paramount to success in the position
This is a highly visible job to both internal and external audiences (alumni and donors) and is critical to relationship building
Experience and Qualifications:
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Skills/ Abilities: Database, excel, word, written and verbal skills essential, attention to detail essential, report analysis
Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions: Please apply on-line at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
1) Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
2) A resume
3) The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Saint Mary’s College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary’s College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
