Montana 4-H Foundation Director & Development Officer

Montana 4-H Foundation Director & Development Officer

The Director & Development Officer provides leadership in planning and executing a comprehensive annual and long-range resource development / fundraising program for the Montana 4-H Foundation. This position is accountable for private sector fund development; accounting, management, and administration of restricted and unrestricted funds; donor and sponsor relationships; and promoting the mission of the Foundation. The Director & Development Officer reports to the Director of the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, with input from the Foundation Board of Directors. This position requires frequent travel throughout the state. The 4-H Foundation is housed on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, which is the preferred work location. Alternative work locations may be considered.

Position Number 4C1069

Department Extension 4-H Division Extension

Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester

If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $73,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details General Statement The Montana 4-H Foundation, Inc. and Montana State University Extension are seeking applications for the position of Director & Development Officer of the Montana 4-H Foundation. The Foundation is a separate 501c3 membership organization that partners with the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development at MSU to provide ongoing financial and other resource support to the Montana 4-H program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Resource development is the major function of the position and will include the following :

• Lead the Board of Directors in the development of a long-range strategic plan of resource development for the Foundation consistent with the identified needs and priorities of the Montana 4-H program obtained from the Montana 4-H Center Director.
• Work with the Board of Directors, including the Director of the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, to identify annual funding needs of the 4-H Foundation.
• Create, implement, and manage the annual budget and fundraising and operations plans.
• Plan, direct, and implement all fundraising activities related to the Foundation including donor contacts, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Research, identify and solicit support from the private sector (individuals, groups, businesses, corporations, foundations, etc.) in cooperation with Board members and other volunteer fundraisers.
• Prepare proposals, as needed, for major donor agreements, endowments, and grant applications.
• Receive, acknowledge, and administer all gifts to the Foundation in accordance with established Foundation policies, including maintaining accurate donor records and notes in the donor database and preparing periodic reports.
• Communicate status of funds to appropriate stakeholders such as donors, recipients, and managed account owners.
• Lead the creation, design, and administration of fundraising campaigns.
• Facilitate the engagement with and reconnect alumni to Montana 4-H.
• Design, coordinate, and provide training on fund development and special projects to Directors, counties, other volunteers, and extension staff.
• Implement fund development and other job duties in accordance with the best practices for positive youth development, state and national 4-H guidelines and best practices for fund development, following the guidelines and ethics for Montana 4-H.

Coordinate operation and financial management of the Foundation by :

Accountability and relationships for this position shall be to :

Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

The Successful Candidate Will

Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.

Position Special Requirements / Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary) Open

Open Date Close Date Applications will be : Screening of applications will begin on November 20, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.