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Foundation Director - State Prog Admin ManagerInstitution:
Minnesota State System OfficeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Managerial PlanCity:
HutchinsonRIDG - Willmar CampusFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Classified - UnlimitedSalary Range:
$40.26 - $58.20Job Description
This is NOT a remote position this is an in-person onsite position.
The Foundation Director develops implements and manages a comprehensive resource fundraising and community awareness program that supports the mission and strategic goals of Ridgewater College and its Foundation. This role oversees fundraising and resource development operations supervises Foundation staff and provides leadership in setting and achieving fundraising goals including annual endowment major planned and capital gifts. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations overseeing fund/financial accounting and facilitating board member recruitment onboarding and development. The Director also manages scholarship and other Foundation programs organizes friend- and fund-raising events and promotes the Foundation within the community.
Additionally the Foundation Director is the primary advisor to the Vice President of Enrollment & Advancement and the college President on all Foundation fundraising and alumni initiatives. This position involves significant discretion and substantial involvement in the development interpretation and implementation of institutional and program policies. The Director interfaces with a broad array of colleagues across the college System Office and the general public serving as a prominent ambassador to generate publicity and cultivate community and corporate partnerships.
Principal Responsibilities Tasks and Performance Indicators
Comprehensive Resource Development. Provides strategic direction for the Foundation to develop and manage a fundraising plan including strategies to maximize event revenue annual campaign contributions and major gifts while fostering new partnerships.
Manage the Ridgewater College Foundation: Provides leadership direction and coordination on behalf of the Foundation Board to advance the work of the college and the Foundation.
Program Management: Provides leadership direction and oversight of grants student scholarship and alumni relations programs. This includes responsibility for developing implementing and maintaining various community outreach strategies.
Staff Management. Lead supervise and direct department personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $84063- $121522/ per year
Anticipated Hiring Wage: $84000- $104000 (dependent on experience)
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in fundraising and/or non-profit management
Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic gifts and meeting fundraising goals
Proven experience planning and executing fundraising events or donor engagement activities
Leadership and management experience in directing staff setting priorities managing change planning and organizing work.
Strong financial and budget management skills including experience with fiscal oversight reporting and compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively (present to groups verbally and in writing) and build and maintain effective relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders including high profile individuals and diverse campus constituencies.
Knowledge of nonprofit governance and compliance including ethical fundraising practices and board operations.
Preferred Qualification
Bachelors degree in nonprofit management business administration communications public relations or a related field.
Experience working in higher education or educational foundations with an understanding of institutional advancement and donor relations.
Demonstrated success in securing major and planned gifts including proposal development and donor stewardship.
Demonstrated experience in researching writing and managing grants from public or private funding sources.
Experience working with a Board of Directors including recruitment training and strategic engagement.
Proficiency with donor management and CRM systems such as Raisers Edge Salesforce or similar platforms.
Strong strategic planning and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.
Other Requirements
Applications must include:
Cover Letter
Online Employment Application
Resume
List of three professional references with contact information
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Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday (8:30AM- 4:30PM)
Telework (Yes/No)
NO
About
Institution Information
MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible supportive and inclusive environment.
VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation excellence and affordability.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Enterprising - We are future-focused and change-oriented developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional system and local resources.
Empowerment We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
Excellence We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
Trust and Respect We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
Collaboration We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
Curiosity and Creativity We constantly strive to understand learn change and improve.
Accountability As individuals and groups we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637 or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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 pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over 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 well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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