Description

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 annually

Regular, Full-Time Position

Location: Manhattan, KS (onsite)

Supporting the College of Education

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits. A 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
• Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal and volunteer. Six weeks of paid parental leave. Paid holidays and company paid HSA contributions. A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework
• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
• Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
• View more benefits on our website!

How to know if your career transfers into fundraising:

Careers in sales, consulting, business development, B2B, and other roles with goals and relationship building have found great success working in fundraising. Cold calling, face-to-face business/customer interactions, and navigating a sales cycle (also known as a gift cycle in the fundraising world) are excellent transferrable skills! 

What does success look like in this position?

• Ability to meet pre-established goals such as 150 annual visits, a set dollars raised goal, and set delivered proposals goal
• A self-motivated and collaborative teammate who takes initiative to secure/conduct face-to-face visits, and follow up from those visits
• Comfortable presenting materials and not afraid to make the ask!

A day in the life of a Development Officer could be:

Make qualification calls/visits, cultivate, solicit, and provide recognition and steward appropriately major gifts for the College of Education, with an emphasis on gifts of $50,000. Meet with development and Foundation colleagues to discuss major donor prospects, strategy, and solicitation. Complete and file reports of all contacts/proposals in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years' professional, transferrable experience in positions that were metrics focused, required measurable outcomes, and relationship building
• Experience calling, conducting face-to-face appointments, managing relationships, creating, and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client/donor relationship or sales-related activities.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse client base, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and success working in a team setting
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license with an acceptable driving record

What we want:

• Familiarity with donor management systems or CRM software

Travel:

• Significant travel required

Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

Our organization performs at its absolute best when fostering a diverse and inclusive team. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion and belonging, as well as our Inclusion Council on our website! 

If you are passionate about shaping the future of education, connecting with philanthropic individuals, and securing resources to support University success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a lasting impact. Check out some of our employee testimonies (also located on our YouTube channel - KSU Foundation) who transitioned their careers from the corporate world to fundraising.