Job Type
Full-time
Description
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 contributionPaid 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 frameworkMission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the worldTuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness programView 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 giftsSenior Director : 7+ years of metrics-driven fundraising experience requiring measurable output, with an emphasis on managing a portfolio of donors and closing gifts2+ years (5+ for Senior Director) of leadership experience overseeing individual contributors, with a proven ability to inspire teams and effectively give and receive constructive feedbackExperience calling, conducting face-to-face appointments, managing relationships, creating and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client / donor relationship or sales-related activitiesProven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse client base, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and success working in a team settingA valid motor vehicle operator's license with an acceptable driving recordWhat we want :
Bachelor's degreeAbility to prioritize and organize / follow through on complex projects and plans to deliver results, while meeting deadlinesSolid understanding of development techniques and systems based on past performanceTravel :
Significant travel requiredSalary Description
$100,000 - $140,000 annually