Director/Senior Director of Development at Kansas State University Foundation

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 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
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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