Director of Philanthropy
- Employer
- Princeton Theological Seminary
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- May 29, 2021
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Other Fundraising
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education, Religion
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Princeton
Theological Seminary in the search for a Director of
Philanthropy.
Reporting to the Vice President for External Relations, the
Director of Philanthropy will act as an ambassador in support of
the mission of Princeton Theological Seminary and play an
instrumental role in increasing donor support through building
authentic, strong relationships with friends and alumni of the
Seminary. In partnership with the Advancement team, the Vice
President for External Relations, and the Seminary President, the
Director of Philanthropy will have primary responsibility for
identifying and building relationships with new donors, developing
cultivation and solicitation strategies with existing donors, and
implementing effective stewardship and carefully nurturing ongoing
relationships. The Director of Philanthropy will oversee the
planned giving program and the development of a comprehensive major
gift program.
Princeton Theological Seminary prepares women and men to serve
Jesus Christ in ministries marked by faith, integrity, scholarship,
competence, compassion, and joy, equipping them for leadership
worldwide in congregations and the larger church, in classrooms and
the academy, and in the public arena.
Princeton Seminary is a Presbyterian school in the Reformed
tradition, an identity it embraces proudly and believes to be an
essential source of wisdom and strength for its mission. At the
same time, Princeton Seminary is an ecumenical, international, and
intercultural community that holds Jesus Christ as the center of
life together. True to its Reformed heritage, Princeton Seminary
promotes academic excellence as a faithful expression of loving
God. This community of learning nurtures intellectual curiosity and
fosters theological research. In response to Christ’s call for the
unity of the church, the Seminary embraces in its life and work a
rich racial and ethnic diversity and the breadth of communions
represented in the worldwide church.
A vital part of the learning experience at Princeton Seminary is
its residential community. Learning is not only confined to the
Princeton campus. The world itself is the classroom, and students
extend their learning in many locations throughout the globe with
field education experiences, travel courses, and academic exchange
programs. The essence of the Reformed tradition is an impulse
towards innovation. The Seminary is strengthening its core
commitment to preparing pastors for parish ministry while providing
room in the curriculum for new forms of Christian ministry and
service to which its students feel called.
In response to Christ’s call for the unity of the church, the
seminary embraces in its life and work a rich racial and ethnic
diversity and the breadth of communions represented in the
worldwide church. As part of the agreement of living together at
Princeton Theological Seminary, the Seminary promises to practice
hospitality and seek understanding and integrity in its
relationships. Princeton Theological Seminary is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with
regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, age, gender, marital
status, military status, national origin, religious affiliation
(except as religion may be a bona fide occupational qualification
for certain positions at the seminary), disability, sexual or
affectional orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood
trait of an individual, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least
five years of experience closing gifts of $10,000 and above. All
applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Princeton
Theological Seminary as well as the responsibilities and
qualifications stated in the prospectus.
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