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Welcome to the home of LEADERS Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character. Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students. Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis. RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is the leader for all prospect research in concert with the front-line fundraisers at Culver Academies. This role is responsible for systematic identification, determination, analysis, and maintenance of relevant information on major gift prospects. The incumbent analyzes, interprets and formats biographical, professional, and financial information needed to facilitate the solicitation of donors by the development staff. This position is responsible for building and monitoring the prospect pool for each fundraiser, refilling, and adding new prospects as needed, and working with the gift officers to maintain active and fresh lists of potential donors. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in fundraising or an equivalent field, minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience improving advancement data as well as prospect methodology and practice. Experience with Raiser’s Edge and NXT, LinkedIn and other data-mining software is preferred. The candidate will have excellent analytical abilities and creative problem-solving capabilities in a highly interactive and collaborative environment. The candidate will have fully proficient computer skills, including advanced working knowledge of MS Office, databases, internet research, and e-mail management. Must be proficient with research tools and experience with fundraising databases are required. As a mission-driven, value-based organization, you are asked to contribute to the mission by serving students in athletics, residential life, academic affairs, spiritual life, and chaperone responsibilities. You are asked to engage in other commitments that contribute to our promise of whole-person education. TOTAL REWARDS: Culver offers much to complement your pay. Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications. Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match. At Culver we seek to support your whole self –mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive personal time off with 10 paid holidays, 200 hours of paid vacation time, and professional development opportunities to support excellence in your craft. Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop. A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps. Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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