Director/Senior Director of Development
2 days ago
Compensation
- Director of Development: $100,000-$125,000
- Senior Director of Development: $125,000 - $140,000
In our pursuit of being the best development shop and acquiring top talent, position title and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Manhattan, KS (onsite)
Supporting College: College of Business Administration
What we offer:
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits. A 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
- Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal and volunteer. Six weeks of paid parental leave. Paid holidays and company paid HSA contributions. A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework
- Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
- Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
- View more benefits on our website or click here
What does success look like in this position?
- Motivated leader who can balance raising money and leading a team of fundraisers, understanding the importance of both.
- Ability to meet pre-established goals in face-to-face visits, dollars raised, and proposals delivered.
- Comfortable presenting materials and not afraid to make the ask at $50k+
A day in the life could be:
In collaboration with university partners and foundation colleagues, discuss major donor prospects, strategy, and solicitations. Make qualification calls/visits, and in some cases cultivate, solicit, provide recognition, and steward appropriately major gifts for the College of Business Administration, with an emphasis on gifts of $50,000+. Manage staff, including recruitment, retention, performance management, coaching and development. Utilize KSUF resources to facilitate professional development for the team and grow the talent pipeline.
Requirements
- Director: 5+ years of metrics-driven fundraising experience requiring measurable output, with an emphasis on managing a portfolio of donors and closing gifts
- Senior Director: 7+ years of metrics-driven fundraising experience requiring measurable output, with an emphasis on managing a portfolio of donors and closing gifts
- 2+ years (5+ for Senior Director) of leadership experience overseeing individual contributors, with a proven ability to inspire teams and effectively give and receive constructive feedback
- Experience calling, conducting face-to-face appointments, managing relationships, creating and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client/donor relationship or sales-related activities
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse client base, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and success working in a team setting
- A valid motor vehicle operator's license with an acceptable driving record
What we want:
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to prioritize and organize/follow through on complex projects and plans to deliver results, while meeting deadlines
- Solid understanding of development techniques and systems based on past performance
Travel:
- Significant travel required
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