Ask yourself

Do you have a passion to work for a thriving and growing education organization? Do you excel in creating and analyzing advancement processes and procedures for an institution of higher education?

Are you called to live out your Christian Faith in a dynamic and growing fundraising environment?

Are you the next Director of Advancement Services of Montreat College?

Why?

As an innovative and rapidly evolving institution, Montreat College seeks an equally innovative donor information specialist to position its advancement program for growth as the Director of Advancement Services.

What will you do as Montreat College’s next Director of Advancement Services?

Note: This position can be remote, hybrid or in person.

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Director of Advancement Services (DAS) will provide leadership and strategic management of donor information to support the College’s fundraising and communication to external constituents. This position will provide leadership to all aspects of gift processing, prospect research, data entry, data improvement, reporting, and list creation. The DAS is also responsible for the day-to-day operations within the Advancement office including regular reporting on giving, prospect research, gift processing, and support for alumni relations, events, and donor stewardship.

A qualified candidate will have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and affirm and support the Vision, Mission, and Statement of Faith of Montreat College.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee Advancement processes, including all aspects of charitable gift processing, receipting, tax statements, gift agreements, and oversight of the Advancement shared drive.
• Serve as a key point of contact to the Business Office for Advancement operations, ensuring proper recording and facilitation of gifts.
• Execute gift policy guidelines and Advancement Office protocols and procedures, ensuring data integrity.
• Maintain accurate pledge reporting system for past and future years and send biannual pledge reminders.
• Manage and maintain all files for audit purposes. Create audit reports.
• Manage annual endowment reports, endowment custodian status, and all relevant documentation.
• Exhibit mastery in data queries and manipulation of raw data, creating custom reports and queries. Produce guest lists and mailing lists.
• Oversee endowed and temporary restricted scholarship funds, working with Financial Aid office and Business Office to setup new scholarships, keep fund records up-to-date, and communicate with custodians about fund totals and student scholarship recipients.
• Perform donor prospect research, data mining, and analysis of data to produce a robust pipeline of prospective donors.

Why Montreat College?

Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer masters, bachelors, and associates degrees. The main campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains fifteen miles east of Asheville, North Carolina, a region recognized as one of the most attractive living environments in the United States. Satellite campuses in Asheville, Charlotte, and other sites supplement the main campus. The College is committed to Christ centered teaching and learning and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

Want to know more? Visit Montreat College’s website at https://www.montreat.edu.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Director of Advancement Services

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years experience as a prospect research manager in higher education.
• Creative problem solver who understands how to balance donor intentions with institutional policies.
• Demonstrated technology proficiency with donor databases; Raiser’s Edge (or similar software) preferred.
• Proven track record in ensuring data integrity and maximizing data analytics to inform fundraising strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in working with donors and colleagues.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of financial accounting.
• Proven ability to maintain elevated level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Think you are the next Montreat College Director of Advancement Services?

You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements and personal statement of Christian Faith. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

This position can be remote, hybrid or in office.

Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position starts in the $70,000 range. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, discounted tuition, accrued vacation and sick time; 10 paid holidays as well an organizational closing with paid vacation December 21st January 1st annually.

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

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