Senior Director of Development for Special Projects - MSUAASF Range E
About The Position
University Advancement engages alumni, businesses, and friends of Southwest Minnesota State University in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways. The Senior Director of Development for Special Projects leads major and principal gift fundraising for assigned university and project areas. This university-wide position serves as the recognized expert in major and principal gift strategy on behalf of the university. The Senior Director engages alumni, donors, corporations, and foundations to secure significant philanthropic commitments and collaborates closely with university leadership. The position is established for a limited three-year term to advance designated special projects and strategic fundraising priorities of the university.
Requirements
- A master's degree plus five years, or a bachelor's degree plus six years, of successful and progressive experience in a comparable role; alternatively, a combination of related experience in donor relations, sales/marketing, mission advancement, communications, and fundraising.
- Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, corporate partnerships, and/or donor stewardship.
- Ability to serve as the recognized authoritative expert in major and principal gift strategy on behalf of the university.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proven track record in negotiating and closing significant philanthropic commitments of six figures or greater.
- Proficiency in donor database systems.
- Direct experience at Southwest Minnesota State University as a graduate or former student.
Responsibilities
- Lead major and principal gift fundraising for assigned university and project areas.
- Serve as the university's recognized expert in major and principal gift strategy.
- Engage alumni, donors, corporations, and foundations to secure significant philanthropic commitments.
- Collaborate closely with university leadership.
- Advance designated special projects and strategic fundraising priorities during the limited three-year term.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Generous vacation and sick time.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave.
- Pension plan.
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options.
- Professional development.
- Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
