Senior Director of Development
Senior Director of Development
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USD 120000 - 130000
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Job Description
The Kansas State University Foundation (KSU Foundation) is partnering with Wittkieffer in seeking applications and nominations for the position of Senior Director of Development. Please direct all applications inquiries and nominations to the WittKieffer search team: Joe Kennedy Ashley Buderus and Roxana Woudstra via the WittKieffer candidate portal or email at:
Compensation: $120000 $130000 annually commensurate with experience
Regular FullTime Exempt
Location: Manhattan KS (onsite) Hybrid and remote options are not available for this position.
Supporting College: College of Veterinary Medicine
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
- Missiondriven work that changes the lives of people around the world
- Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
- View more benefits on our website or click here!
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 preestablished goals in facetoface visits dollars raised and proposals delivered.
- Comfortable presenting materials and not afraid to make the ask at $50k
A day in the life of a Senior Director of Development 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 Veterinary Medicine with an emphasis on gifts of $50000. 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.
- 7 years of metricsdriven fundraising experience requiring measurable output with an emphasis on managing a portfolio of donors and closing gifts
- 5 years of leadership experience overseeing individual contributors with a proven ability to inspire teams and effectively give and receive constructive feedback
- Experience calling conducting facetoface appointments managing relationships creating and presenting proposals and other fundamental elements of client/donor relationship or salesrelated 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 operators license with an acceptable driving record
What we want:
- Bachelors 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
The Kansas State University Foundation (KSU Foundation) is partnering with Wittkieffer in seeking applications and nominations for the position of Senior Director of Development. Please direct all applications inquiries and nominations to the WittKieffer search team: Joe Kennedy Ashley Buderus and Roxana Woudstra via the WittKieffer candidate portal or email at:
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
