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Red Cloud Indian School Advancement Associate for the Campaign and Major Gifts in Pine Ridge, South Dakota
I. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: A. Major Gifts-Primary Responsibilities:
- Works under the leadership of the SVP for Community Relations and Major Gifts.
- Collaboratively supports the implementation of a comprehensive short-term, annual, capital, and major gifts fundraising program to build a culture of philanthropy and secure significant financial resources from trustees, parents, alumni, foundations and others to support Red Cloud's mission and strategic priorities.
- In coordination with the Major Gifts Team, supports the efforts in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of major gift donors, with a focus on building long-term relationships with top prospects and donors.
- Contribute to prospect research and portfolio management meetings with members of the Campaign and Major Gifts team.
- Assist in the process of planning and hosting fundraising events and gatherings
- Run capital campaign thank you letters once a week.
- Send monthly pledge reminders.
- Every month, run a payroll deduction report to add into Raiser's Edge for those staff who have biweekly deductions.
- Take notes for all campaign/major gifts meetings, and add minutes to the drive
- Send Preview Docs, Appeal Letters, and Case Statements to campaign donors as assigned
- Complete background information for campaign/major gifts donors as assigned