Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement · 1 month ago
Montana 4-H Foundation Director & Development Officer
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$73K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expMontana State University - Office of Student Engagement is seeking a Montana 4-H Foundation Director & Development Officer to lead resource development for the Montana 4-H Foundation. The role includes managing fundraising activities, maintaining donor relationships, and overseeing the financial operations of the Foundation.
Events Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Work in partnership with Foundation’s Program Manager to maintain an updated donor management information system, financial information system, and reports to counties and donors
Work with the Montana 4-H Center Director and staff to obtain impact statements and funding priorities for statewide 4-H programming and to provide and account for budgeted program funds and donor opportunities
Hire, manage, and evaluate staff
Provide leadership to all contracted individuals
Provide effective and timely communications to Directors, donors, county and state extension staff, volunteers and 4-H organizations through newsletters, website, and social media avenues
Maintain effective relations with the Board of Directors, including budget and fiscal reports, and board designated committees
Participate in training and professional affiliations
Provide outreach activities including presentations and workshops, as they relate to the 4-H Foundation
Qualification
Required
Earned Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, or other related fields
Demonstrated experience in foundation and nonprofit management, including grant writing and management
Demonstrated experience in non-profit fundraising, including planned giving, major gifts and grant writing, as well as donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship
Demonstrated understanding of 4-H youth development programs
Demonstrated experience in providing leadership in planning, organizing, directing, implementing, and evaluating fund development programs
Demonstrated experience in maintaining and building donor relationships and volunteer involvement in fund development
Demonstrated experience in maintaining and building involvement in fund development and activities
Database management knowledge and experience
Must possess a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
A minimum of five years in a professional fund development, donor-management position
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with constituencies at the university, county, state, and national levels; a familiarity with multi-cultural and a variety of socioeconomic audiences; an interest in working with people from varied backgrounds
Understanding of the land grant university mission
Company
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities on the Bozeman campus.
11-50 employees
Funding
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