Director of Advancement and Minneapolis College Foundation unlimited full-time

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Job Description

The Director of Advancement and Minneapolis College Foundation develops and oversees a comprehensive community awareness and fundraising program that supports the mission of the College and the College Foundation. The position is responsible for managing a multifaceted program which includes strategies donor research and prospecting cultivation of community and corporate partnerships and Collegewide fundraising strategies through individual and corporate gifts major gifts planned giving an annual scholarship campaign grants and alumni relations. This director motivates and provides leadership for the Foundation Board of Directors and leads staff to advance the goals of the College and the College Foundation and has oversight of external partnerships alumni relations and scholarship programs. This position involves significant discretion and has substantial involvement in the development interpretation and implementation of both institution and program policy. This position interfaces with a broad array of colleagues across the College and System Office the general public and plays a prominent role as an ambassador of the College serving to generate sought after publicity This position is responsible for strategic development of initiatives with campuswide impacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Progressive professional experience in nonprofit fundraising development or related field OR equivalent combination of degree and experience in related field.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and meeting fundraising goals and objectives including donor cultivation.

• Leadership and project management experience in supervising and directing staff setting priorities managing change planning organizing work problem solving and decision making.

• Proven skills in financial management and budgeting to provide fiscal direction and the ability to diagnose departmental needs and represent the foundations requests for resources

• Ability to maintain integrity of highly confidential information.

• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills in order to work with others collaboratively deal effectively with individuals and constituencies with diverse perspectives and interests and to develop effective working relationships with individuals at all levels within the College and with outside organizations.

• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Other Requirement

• Position requires occasional evening and weekend work and periodic overnight travel.

• Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.

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Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telework

This position may be eligible for partial telework per the Minneapolis Colleges Telework Guidelines.

Pay Range

Information Director: $40.26 $58.20 hourly / $84063 $121522 annually.

Application Procedure

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE. Please attach a cover letter and electronic resume to your online application. Attach names and contact information of at least four 4 references two 2 managers and 2 two professionals who can directly address your qualifications for this position. You may also attach transcripts(s) to your online application. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered.

About

Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships provide stateoftheart training and equipment and offer internship and employment opportunities to the Colleges graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety.

We are an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles $250 $1500 a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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