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Kansas State University Foundation · 2 months ago

Director/Senior Director of Development

Manhattan,KS,US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Kansas State University Foundation is dedicated to changing lives through mission-driven work. They are seeking a motivated leader who can balance raising funds and leading a team of fundraisers, focusing on major gifts for the College of Business Administration.

EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Discuss major donor prospects, strategy, and solicitations in collaboration with university partners and foundation colleagues

Make qualification calls/visits, cultivate, solicit, provide recognition, and steward 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

Qualification

Metrics-driven fundraisingPortfolio managementLeadership experienceClient relationship managementDevelopment techniquesConstructive feedbackEffective communicationTeam collaborationProject management

Required

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

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

Significant travel required