St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Leadership Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of alumni and parent leadership gift prospects at the five-, six-, and seven-figure gift level. This position reports directly to the Managing Director of Leadership Giving. The ideal candidate should possess the skills to work in a fast-paced office environment, have experience with Raiser’s Edge, and have the desire to increase philanthropic support to St. John’s Prep. Travel and occasional weekend/evening hours may be required.

The Office for Institutional Advancement is a small, highly motivated team that works together to advance the Prep’s mission and realize our highest priorities. Collaboration within the office and working to strengthen relationships across campus is an important part of the role. We welcome someone who wants to be part of our team and immerse themselves in the school’s culture. We also seek a candidate who is motivated to get off campus to meet with parents and alumni, and help us meet our yearly fundraising targets.

The Leadership Gifts Officer will:

• Manage a portfolio of 125+ new and repeat donors
• Visit regularly on and off campus with parents and alumni to solicit gifts for St. John’s St. John’s
• Identify new donors and cultivate relationships with existing donors
• Document all communication with prospects and donors
• Draft and edit letters and proposals to donors
• Collaborate with other members of the office to build solicitation strategies
• Develop and nurture relationships with faculty and staff across campus

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfort with planning visits on and off campus
• Ability to recognize and target major gifts prospects
• Desire to work with a variety of people including staff and faculty school-wide
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience soliciting and closing gifts
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience of identifying and soliciting donors
• Raiser’s Edge experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, using a computer keyboard, and educational tools.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org.

Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online Application for Employment found on the Employment page of stjohnsprep.org. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resumé, and academic transcripts. Please, no phone calls.