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Director of Annual Giving
Job Description
Director of Annual Giving
Position Information
Position Information
Classification Title
MnSCU Academic Professional 3
Working Title
Director of Annual Giving
Hire Types
Staff
Division
Advancement & Outreach
Department
Foundation
Unit
Grants, Giving & Alumni Director
Location
Willmar MN or Hutchinson MN
FLSA
Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Work Shift
Posting Details
Salary Minimum
$25.25
Salary Maximum
$37.02
Salary Type
Hourly
Bargaining Unit/Plan
214, MAPE
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to promote and advance the annual fundraising activities for Ridgewater College. Primary responsibility will include creating and implementing a comprehensive, year-round fundraising campaign for annual giving in line with the college’s strategic plan. The fundraising campaign plan will include goals, strategies and programming that aim to build and engage our donor base, with a strong focus on donor acquisition and continued/increased giving. This individual will also identify, cultivate, and steward meaningful relationships with established and potential donors including alumni, seek and secure gifts, and identify potential planned giving and major gift prospects. This position will work closely with the Vice President of Advancement & Outreach / Foundation Executive Director, College President, Foundation board members and key staff.
Required Qualifications
- Two year degree in related field (such as business, marketing, sales, public relations, etc) and/or two-five years of relevant work experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement or other similar field with emphasis on relationship cultivation and solicitation of individuals/businesses
- Demonstrated ability to ask for charitable contributions
- Proven verbal, interpersonal and networking skills and ability to deal effectively and sensitively with constituents and to develop strong collaborative relationships
- Ability to create high-quality and effective written communications, correspondence, reports, and other documents and presentations with meticulous attention to detail using Microsoft Office software
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous projects efficiently while paying attention to overall goals
- Demonstrated interest in diversity, equity and inclusion
- Self-starter with proven ability to initiate tasks and projects and produce measurable outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education fundraising
- Proficiency using Raiser’s Edge or other similar database software
- Experience developing fundraising campaigns, including crowdfunding and online giving
- Experience with project and event coordination
- Skills in research and data analysis sufficient to track giving data and trends
Other Requirements
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
About
A Minnesota community and technical college, Ridgewater offers more than 100 educational programs in transfer and technical education. In fact, some of our programs are unique in not only Minnesota, but also the nation. With campuses in Willmar, Hutchinson, and online , Ridgewater serves more than 5,500 students. For 2020 and 2021, Ridgewater has been ranked as Minnesota’s #1 Community College based on value, strong academics, student life, facilities, diversity, student experiences, location, and safety! (Source: www.niche.com)
Benefits Info
Ridgewater College offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, tax sheltered annuity program (403b), a deferred compensation program (457), as well as a variety of other benefits. Each collective bargaining unit agreement determines which position will be eligible for benefits.
To see a more detailed overview of our benefit package
http://www.mn.gov/mmb/segip/
http://www.mn.gov/mmb/segip/
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F068P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
01/02/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
11/14/2022
Close Date
12/18/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Posting Contact
Jane Bohlsen
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
NOTICE: 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.
The employee should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment. For TTY, call Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1- or 1-800-627-3529.
Ridgewater College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
A MEMBER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE SYSTEM
A Member of HERC Higher Education Recruitment Consortium www.uppermidwestherc.org
Consortium www.uppermidwestherc.org
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