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Beta Theta Pi Director of Advancement Application

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in working at Beta Theta Pi! We look forward to talking further about this opportunity. Below you can find more details about the role and the materials required for the application.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity is seeking qualified candidates to serve as a Director of Advancement. The Director of Advancement helps implement the development initiatives of the Foundation by delivering comprehensive services that facilitate major, current and deferred gifts. This person provides key leadership in the promotion of sound giving techniques that accomplish personal charitable objectives and result in lifetime and testamentary gifts with substantial and lasting benefit. Select job responsibilities include: 
  1. Serving as a main staff member responsible for the creation, oversight and evaluation of the Foundation’s short-term and long-term development strategies
  2. Supporting the Beta Theta Pi Foundation in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition of current and future donors in an effort to achieve the Foundation’s mission, vision and goals 
  3. Coordinating meaningful personal visits with donor prospects in an effort to educate them on the Fraternity’s continued progress, results and future financial needs related to advancing the Men of Principle initiative 
  4. Communicating in a consistent and professional manner with the Foundation staff, Foundation Board, Administrative Office staff and all other Fraternity volunteers, constituents and donors while remaining a clear advocate for the Foundation’s ongoing initiatives and goals  
A full position description can be found at www.beta.org/careers.

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following:
  • Cover letter describing their interest in the position and salary requirements.
  • Resume.
  • Contact information for three references – including a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted until later in the process and with advance notice to the candidate.
  • Written response to this question:
    • The Beta Theta Pi Foundation identifies as a Development Office rather than a traditional Fundraising Department. In your own terms, how do you understand the concept of Development in the nonprofit sector, and how would you distinguish it from Fundraising? What do you believe are the unique goals, strategies, or philosophies that set Development apart?
Any questions about the position should be directed to the following individuals:

Aaron Selby, Wabash '06
Director of Advancement
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
aaron.selby@beta.org

Austin Marple TCU '14
Chief Financial Officer
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
austin.marple@beta.org
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