Manager - Foundation Development & Gift Planning

Fox Valley Technical College • Appleton, WI

1d • $88,400 - $104,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is shared between Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and the FVTC Foundation, Inc., with 70% of time allocated to Foundation work and 30% to FVTC. It is responsible for planning, delivering, and growing fund development for the FVTC Foundation, with primary responsibility for major and planned gifts. The position supports the Executive Director in developing and executing Foundation fundraising strategies and initiatives, and oversees the FVTC Student Scholarship Program and Foundation Communications.

The role cultivates and strengthens relationships with key stakeholders and develops internal and external partnerships throughout the district. It provides leadership to assigned personnel and contributes to the Foundation and Community Relations Team’s effectiveness, the College’s community relationships, and the ongoing support of FVTC students and programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area such as business, management, communications, or community relations.
• At least five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including securing major gifts, planned gifts, and gifts of noncash assets.
• Valid driver’s license; subject to FVTC’s Motor Vehicle Records Check.
• Experience in a nonprofit environment, including research and donor relations.
• Experience developing and communicating a vision, building relationships, and achieving results.
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and creativity in fundraising or community partnership projects.
• Excellent writing, speaking, presentation, public relations, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the College and Foundation with personal credibility and professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, purposes, and values of the College and Foundation.
• Community-oriented and self-starting, with the ability to make appropriate contacts, build relationships, and develop prospective donors.
• Ability to understand and clearly articulate the impact of the technical college in the community.
• Ability to produce results with minimal supervision and build strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse College and Foundation leaders and staff, respecting their roles.
• Ability to organize data and information for multiple audiences.
• Ability to manage people, projects, and processes and lead others toward results and shared success.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Ability to travel as required and operate a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree work or other training or experience in resource development, advancement, marketing, or nonprofit leadership.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and executing Foundation fundraising efforts, including long-term and annual fundraising goals.
• Identify opportunities for financial and in-kind contributions that support College students, programs, and facilities.
• Establish annual scholarship fundraising goals, identify donor resources, solicit scholarship funds, and work with donors to establish criteria for new scholarships.
• Implement and maintain a Foundation planned giving program; identify donors for engagement and FVTC Foundation Legacy Circle membership; manage the Crescendo planned giving website; and build relationships with estate planning and wealth management professionals.
• Provide stewardship to current and prospective Foundation donors and cultivate relationships with individual and family donors, including current and former FVTC staff, alumni, and community members.
• Identify potential donors and relationships through College leadership, Business & Industry Services, Deans, and Advisory Committees, and maintain accurate and timely donor database records.
• Contribute to a productive, respectful, innovative, and growth-oriented culture on the Foundation and Community Relations Team.
• Oversee the FVTC Student Scholarship Program and Foundation Communications.
• Partner with the Foundation & Community Relations management team to establish strategies, annual plans, and objectives, and provide leadership to the team’s ongoing operations.
• Contribute to strengthening the College’s position and reputation in the community.
• Identify and develop relationships with College constituencies and community partners, and help strengthen connections with civic, business, cultural, and government leaders.
• Participate in community initiatives and activities to enhance professional engagement and networking.
• Manage FVTC Retiree Group activities and engagement.
• Lead planning of the annual Achievement Against the Odds recognition event and contribute to the FVTC Foundation Golf Outing and its annual fundraising goals.
• Lead assigned personnel, participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring direct reports, assign and oversee work, provide feedback and support, and conduct performance reviews.
• Contribute to regular reports for the Foundation Board, College Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders as requested.
• Represent FVTC at the WTCS Foundation Leaders Annual Meeting and attend meetings and events as requested by the Executive Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options.
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and recess periods.
• Life and disability insurance, with options for additional coverage.
• Flexible schedules or remote work options for some positions.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Onsite health and wellbeing clinic, dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, and Trilogy Salon & Spa at the Appleton Main Campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager