Annual Fund Officer - Culver Fund

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Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students. 

Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Culver Fund Officer directly oversees their assigned portfolio, solicits Annual Fund gifts, and is responsible for directing annual giving campaigns for multiple classes to support Culver's overall Annual Fund goal. Works with volunteers for the reunion and non-reunion class giving, coordinates work assignments and communications surrounding group projects with the Development Office, Alumni Office, and International Development. Additional responsibilities include constituent communication that involves emailing, extensive phone work, impeccably written communication, and stewardship.  The Culver Fund Officer must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes limited travel, and at times, extensive nights and weekend assignments.

• Successfully manage all constituents in fundraising portfolio by following the cultivation-solicitation-stewardship model.
  • Develop solicitation strategies with Development team.  Work with Major Gift Officers to coordinate solicitation and recruitment strategies for key prospects.
  • Coordinate with Advancement Operations Team to ensure that gifts, pledges and updated donor information are accurately recorded in the database. 
  • Coordinate solicitations (letters, brochures, honor rolls, etc.) for direct mail and email.
  • Schedule appointments/write contact reports when necessary.
  • Follow up with thank you letters and phone calls as well as any information requested by donors.
  • Attend and participate in events to build relationships with Culver Alumni and key constituents (i.e. homecoming, reunion, graduation, parents weekend, Culver Fund presentations, auctions). 
• Recruit, train, and manage class volunteers.  Monitor progress towards fundraising goals.
  • Maintain frequent contact with volunteers through volunteer leadership meetings, correspondence and telephone.  Encourage attendance to all Culver events.
  • Provide information and assistance; be available to volunteers to support their ability with recruitment, solicitations and assignments.  Follow up with volunteers to ensure completion of assigned responsibilities.
    •  Prepare and distribute call lists.
  • Collaborate with Alumni Office on planning of reunion weekend programs and recruiting class leadership.
  • Direct multiple class reunions and class gift campaigns for alumni.  Develop fundraising goals and strategies to realize both leadership gifts and extensive class participation.  Assist and plan for reunion activities for assigned reunion classes.
  • Strategize to encourage reunion gifts, attendance at the reunion, and recruitment of new volunteers.
  • Work in partnership with the Alumni Office on all reunion classes.  Paying particular attention to the 50th reunion class; monetary goals and reunion attendance.

In addition to regular duties, the Culver Fund Officer is expected to participate in various clubs and activities, coach athletic teams, perform student supervisory and chaperone duties, and engage in other duties as may be assigned by the proper authorities.

REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's Degree and at least five years of relevant experience are required. The person in this position must perform their duties with the highest level of professionalism, with exceptional accuracy, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to understand and verbally explain the value of a wide variety of gift types. Candidates must be computer proficient, be self-directed, and have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Grant writing experience and direct experience with Culver's summer or winter programs are highly desired qualifications.

TOTAL REWARDS: Culver offers much to complement your pay. Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications. Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match. At Culver we seek to support your whole self –mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive personal time off with 10 paid holidays, 200 hours of paid vacation time, and professional development opportunities to support excellence in your craft. Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop. A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps.

Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.