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Kansas State University Foundation · 2 months ago

Senior Associate Vice President of Central Development

Manhattan,KS,US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$215K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Kansas State University Foundation is seeking a strategic, results-oriented leader for the role of Senior Associate Vice President of Central Development. This position involves leading major gift activities, cultivating high-impact donor relationships, and overseeing universitywide fundraising initiatives. The role requires executive-level leadership and collaboration to drive engagement and achieve bold philanthropic goals.

EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level leadership and strategic oversight to assigned units

Collaborate with leadership to design and refine fundraising strategies, driving engagement, accountability, and recognition

Lead special initiatives, bringing together cross-campus teams, to support interdisciplinary fundraising or innovation-focused projects

Manage and/or support donor relationships within a portfolio of high-capacity prospects, based on needs and campaign priorities

Serve as a strategic lead for the Principal Gift Workgroup (PGW), guiding the cultivation and solicitation of major and principal gifts, while supporting donor strategy development

Directly manage leaders of leaders and people leaders for Universitywide, Gift Planning, and Corporate and Foundation Relations units

Serve as a strategic liaison for the KSU Vice President of Research

Demonstrate strategic thinking and a growth mindset by coaching performance, empowering employees, and encouraging accountability to achieve bold philanthropic goals

Build organizational commitment and foster collaboration through adaptable leadership, approachability, and effective change management

Qualification

Higher education fundraisingGift planningLeadership experienceCorporate developmentFoundation relationsTeam inspirationChange managementPassion for missionConstructive feedbackStrategic thinkingEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, or related field

10+ years of progressive experience in higher education fundraising or similar complex nonprofit environments

7+ years of leadership experience managing leaders of people across various departments, and the ability to inspire teams, while providing and receiving constructive feedback

Proven success cultivating, soliciting, and closing six- and seven-figure gifts and meeting fundraising goals

Communicate effectively with leadership across complex organizational structures, while analyzing multifaceted situations to develop strategic, tailored solutions