Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary invites applications for the position of Executive Director of Development for a full-time position beginning not later than September 1, 2017. Founded in 1948, Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary is a college-level professional school of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR), committed to continuation of the theological and spiritual legacy of the Russian Orthodox Church and to the training of future pastors and lay leaders to serve the Russian Church Abroad.
The Executive Director of Development is in charge of the overall fundraising plan and coordinates all aspects of fundraising and public relations efforts at HTS including the following:
- Develops and executes short- and long-term fundraising strategies including annual fund drives, capital campaigns, endowment growth, and bequests.
- Builds donor base, facilitates relationships with donors, promotes Seminary programs, and coordinates with fundraising and stewardship efforts on behalf of the Seminary.
- Identifies grant opportunities and applies for grants.
- Plans and implements programs and projects that strategically engage HTS alumni, establishing enduring relationships with them and facilitating their involvement with and stewardship of the Seminary.
- Supervises organization of fundraising and promotional events.
- Coordinates with Seminary administrative officers and staff to ensure compliance with sources of scholarship and other funds, such as DoD approval for veterans.
- Supervises and directs media staff who are responsible for HTS’s web presence including HTS website and social media. Oversees email outreach including regular targeted emails with promotional content, fundraising appeals, event announcements, etc. Directs the production of promotional print media, including annual appeals.
- Ensures that HTS students, staff, and/or faculty are well-prepared for advancing the Seminary’s PR, fundraising, and recruiting goals when they visit parishes and represent the Seminary.
- Supervises the overall donations process including thank you letters and reports to the Financial Committee.
- Participates in the budgeting process.
The Executive Director of Development reports to the Dean of the Seminary.