Senior Development Officer/Executive Development Officer
Company: Kansas State University Foundation
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:As a Certified Great Place to Work, organizational
culture and employee engagement is important to us. We strive to
harness your talents and build upon your strengths. We offer
resources for professional growth so team members can find their
purpose, a path to grow, ways to add value and thrive. Work
alongside passionate, caring and talented people who trust and
challenge one another in our intentional pursuit to be the best.How
to know if your career transfers into
fundraising:Self-motivatedGoal oriented (metrics driven)A natural
ability to get things done We are searching for individuals with
direct experience in fundraising! Be a part of mission-driven work
that changes the lives of people around the world. Find passion in
your work and create a bigger impact beyond yourself.As an
experienced fundraiser, you will travel and conduct face-to-face
visits with K-State alumni and University supporters. This position
helps connect these individuals back to the University in a
philanthropic way that is meaningful to them, while making an
everlasting impact at Kansas State University. This position is
responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and
stewardship of major gift prospects.We are conducting a national
search for top talent to join our fundraising teams
supporting:College of Arts & Sciences In our pursuit of being the
best development shop and acquiring top talent, position title and
salary will be commensurate with experience.Roles who have found
success in this position:Senior Development OfficerSenior
Advancement OfficerMajor Gifts OfficerSenior Major Gifts
OfficerExecutive Development OfficerAssistant Director of
DevelopmentAssistant Director of AdvancementDirector of
DevelopmentDirector of Major GiftsDirector of AdvancementA day in
the life of a fundraiser could look like:Make qualification
calls/visits, cultivate, solicit, and provide recognition and
steward appropriately major gifts for the College and University,
with an emphasis on gifts of $50,000Develop and implement strategy
for each prospect.Utilizing a variety of foundation resources,
provide regular progress reports on prospect cultivation and
solicitation. Complete and file reports of all contacts/proposals
in a timely manner.Utilize both current and planned gift
opportunities to best meet donors' needs, philanthropic interests,
and financial capabilities.Meet with development and Foundation
colleagues, university partners including Alumni Association and
Athletics as appropriate to discuss major donor prospects,
strategy, and solicitation.Requirements:Bachelor's degree and 3-5
years professional transferrable experience in positions that were
metrics focused, required measurable output and relationship
buildingPrior fundraising experience with an emphasis on building a
portfolio of donors and closing major giftsProven ability to
communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse client
baseExperience calling, conducting face-to-face appointments,
managing relationships, creating and presenting proposals, and
other fundamental elements of client/donor relationship or
sales-related activitiesDemonstrated communications and
interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and
success working in a team settingA valid motor vehicle operator's
license with an acceptable driving recordWhat we want:Ability to
prioritize and organize complex projects and plans to deliver
resultsAbility to meet deadlines and follow through on
projectsSolid understanding of development techniques and systems
based on past performancePassion and enthusiasm for the university,
the mission of the foundation and assigned unitDriven and hard
workingTravel:Significant travel requiredWork location:Manhattan,
Kansas (relocation assistance available)Commitment to Inclusion and
Belonging:The Foundation is committed to providing opportunities
for all employees to succeed by creating an environment that is
inclusive and draws upon the strength of the diverse backgrounds
and personal experiences of our team.Employees cultivate a
supportive, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable work environment
that allows everyone to feel connected to the organization's
mission and contribute to their full potential.Why work at Kansas
State University Foundation?A strengths-based, engagement-focused
and performance-oriented cultureA work environment that embraces
flexibility inside of a frameworkMission-driven work that changes
the lives of people around the worldCompetitive benefits package
including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and a
variety of voluntary benefits403(b) retirement plan with 10%
company contributionCompany paid HSA contributionsPaid leave
including vacation, sick, personal and volunteer6 weeks of paid
parental leavePaid holidaysTuition and certification
assistancePaid, ongoing learning and development
opportunitiesAccess to extensive online library of technical and
soft skill courses through LinkedIn Learning$300 annual wellness
program reimbursementEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Adoption
assistance programAn onsite 24/7 access fitness center
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