Posting DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Major Gifts Officer
Division Institutional Advancement
Department/Office Gift Planning
Position Summary Information
Advertisement The Institutional Advancement department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time
Major Gifts Officer position.
As a member of the St. Catherine University Development and Alumni Relations staff, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for building relationships and closing gifts with individuals and families, corporations, and foundations. The Major Gifts Officer raises commitments, major gifts, grants, and sponsorships at the $10K level and above, which contribute to the achievement of the University's major gifts goals each year. The Major Gifts Officer serves as an ambassador of the University with all external audiences.
Fundraising:
- Conduct face-to-face meetings (15/month average) with donor/prospects to advance their movement in the development cycle. Meetings will include identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donor/prospects.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects including individuals and families, corporations, and foundations as determined at the discretion of supervisor.
- Cultivate donors through engagement with the University's events and activities and/or meaningful volunteer roles.
- Solicit commitments, major gifts, grants, and sponsorships. In the process, present illustrations and educate donors about creative gift plan alternatives.
- Steward relationships with donors through intentional measures including regular communication and engagement in stewardship events.
- Create moves management plan for each assigned donor/prospect.
- Document contact reports following interactions with donors/prospects.
Administrative:
- Attend department, division and other campus meetings as relevant to position.
- Participate in strategy for and execution of special events.
Minimum Qualifications - Demonstrated capacity in cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors and others.
- Demonstrated competency in writing and interpersonal communication.
- Confidentiality regarding donor records.
- Competency with relational databases, Microsoft Office products, electronic donor information and tracking systems.
Preferred Qualifications - Graduate of St. Catherine University
- Major Gifts Officer experience
- Fundraising experience in higher education
- Demonstrated campaign experience and results
- Knowledge of the Twin Cities, Minnesota, regional or national philanthropic communities
Compensation:Annual wage is
$70,471 - $98,633 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
Benefits:Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
- Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan access
- Accrued sick time
Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found
HERE.
Application instructions for STAFF Visit
St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 20220847-STAFF
Posting Start Date 07/22/2026
Application Deadline 08/17/2026
