St. Scholastica Monastery

1001 Kenwood Avenue

Duluth, MN 55811

Position Title: Director of Development and Public Relations

Accountable/Supervision: Prioress

Job Summary: The Director is responsible for the development and public relations functions with a commitment to the mission of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery; understands philanthropy and fund-raising as a ministry of relationships; and implements the components of a fund development program. The Director oversees external communication and coordinates special events of the Monastery.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Overall planning and managing a comprehensive fund development program:

a. Develops and revises annual goals, objectives and work plans;

b. Establishes measures of fundraising success while analyzing and making comparisons with previous years;

c. Collaborates with appropriate staff in goal setting for the various components of the development programs

o Major giving

o Annual giving

o Estate planning

o Special campaign or projects

o Special events

d. Collaborates with the Administrative/Leadership Staff in setting goals for various components of communication plans; participates in scheduled meetings.

e. Plans overall annual goals/topics to move forward all aspects of fund-raising for the Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery.

2. Oversees the publications for St. Scholastica Monastery with the primary one being the newsletter – “Pathways.” Prepares theAnnual Report and assists with the publications developed by the Sisters as directed by the administration.

3. Develops the master calendar for the Development Office to include all major events of the year – i.e. special donor events, special mailings, annual appeal, Christmas cards, calendar, etc.

4. Prepares the financial budget for the office and monitors expenses, makes necessary reports of monthly activities; monitors and administers the various special funds – Father John Whitney Evans Funds, the Covenant People and others.

5. Coordinates with others to develop and update the web site for St. Scholastica Monastery.

6. Coordinates all social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.

7. Coordinates external communication for the Monastery.

8. Coordinates and collaborates with Sisters on volunteer recognition, events and activities. Monastery volunteer liaison.

Supervision

1. Evaluates and manages the Development Office staff, consistent with established Monastery policies and procedures.

2. Meets monthly with the Prioress for input regarding directions and

receiving and giving updates for planning.

3. Collaborates with staff in evaluating the measure of success in meeting goals and objectives of the Development Office.

Professional Requirements

1. Possesses a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred.

2. Is knowledgeable and has a commitment to the mission and ministries of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery.

3. Possesses organizational management skills.

4. Has knowledge of philanthropy, the development process, fund-raising, estate planning, and marketing. Five years of experience preferred.

5. Competent in strategic planning.

6. Has knowledge of data processing, in particular Blackbaud software/Raiser’s Edge.

7. Experience in leading, coaching, motivating and developing staff.

8. Has the ability to develop, enhance and maintain good working relationships.

9. Is proficient in oral and written communication, including grammar and composition skills.

Additional Information and Application Instructions

1. Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience

2. The Monastery is an equal opportunity employer

3. Please send cover letter, resume and two letters of reference by email to amberterch@duluthosb.org

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Duluth, MN 55811: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person