Steward Offres d'emploi - Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC

Summary : This position reports to the SVP of Institutional Advancement and is responsible for executing strategies with new and existing donors with a focus on major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving. Manages identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with the intent to build long-term relationships, develop new donor relationships and increase funding. Supervises a team of professionals focused on increasing donor revenue and conducting stewardship. Builds effective partnerships with Mission areas of the Garden including Science and Conservation, Education, Horticulture, Shaw Nature Reserve, and the Butterfly House. Coordinates closely with the Senior Director of Membership and Development Operations to ensure activities are consistently communicated and complement the Garden’s membership program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Lead, supervise and manage performance of a team of major gift officers in developing strategies to meet the organizational goals. Lead major gift meetings to encourage collaboration and communication.
• Oversee a coordinated and effective moves management process designed to secure new donors (corporation, planned giving, major giving, and leadership giving) while also stewarding donors for long-term loyalty and increased philanthropy over time.
• Assist with the planning and execution of engagement and fundraising programs for special gift projects, capital projects, and endowment needs.
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of 75-90 individuals with capacity to give at the $25,000 level. Develop multi-year fundraising and stewardship strategy for assigned relationships.
• Accountable for the achievement of revenue goals and program objectives by the major gift team and management of expenses within budget for the team.
• Participate with the Director, Membership and Development Operations in the development of annual operating revenue and expense budgets for the Institutional Advancement Division.
• Work with the Division staff, as well as the Communications Division, to develop promotional efforts of the team.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources to maximize organization, efficiency, communication, and accuracy in the Garden’s overall institutional advancement work.
• Provide comprehensive and timely reports summarizing development team activity and work plan timelines to the Senior Vice President.
• Attend key Garden events and festivals as necessary to cultivate and steward donor relationships.
• Meet expected attendance guidelines.
• Follow and adhere to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, volunteers, visitors, and employees.
• Behave and communicate in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors / managers, volunteers, visitors, and employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Directly supervises staff of four on the Institutional Advancement Division’s Development Team, including Manager- Corporate Relations, Major Giving Officers, and a Major and Planned Giving Officer.

Core Competencies :

Qualifications / Experience :

Education :

Language Skills :

Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).

Mathematical Skills :

Requires ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate percentages and decimals.

Reasoning Ability :

Requires ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.

Computer Skills :

Proficient experience navigating through various PC applications including, but not restricted to, Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Access, Excel, Word). Experience with Tessitura or a similar donor database or CRM system.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record prior to employment.

Physical Demands :

Requires ability to make frequent telephone calls and routine in-person visits to the organization’s current and future donors and prospects. Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing) and sit for extended periods of the workday. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds when transporting supplies and assisting constituents; occasional hands-on participation with event set-ups required. May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., step stool ladders, etc.). Ability to move up and down stairwells (multiple MBG buildings have stairs); walk about the facility frequently throughout the workday; frequent standing, reaching, and stooping – 25% or more of the workday may be spent standing on feet. Ability to drive (use of surrey to conduct constituent tours and meetings). Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors.

Work Environment :

This position will occupy assigned desk and have access to computer, telephone, fax machine, and other standard office equipment. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (i.e., in temperatures over 100°F as well as temperatures below 0°F, in rain, snow, and other inclement weather conditions as needed).

Contacts with Individuals / Organizations inside / outside the Garden :

Works with many programs and events on-site at the Garden’s main campus, as well as at the institution’s family of attractions in the St. Louis region. The position interacts with many Garden volunteers and donors.

Supervisor : Senior Vice President, Institutional Advancement

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