Vice-President

Company: South Dakota Board of Regents
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Responsibilities: The Senior Vice-President for Major Gifts, leads the development effort under the direction of the President and CEO of the NSU Foundation and in close connection with the NSU Director of Athletics.
As one of the major gift officers for the NSU Foundation, the VP is responsible for managing principal and leadership level fundraising activities to raise private support and provide leadership for the NSU Foundation. The VP may also perform other duties as needed.
Expectation of Workload:
--- Develop and grow donor base of alumni and friends with a focus on those capable of giving $10,000 or more.
--- Work with the President/ CEO to design a major gift strategy aimed at increasing the overall dollars raised in the year-over-year.
--- Build and manage a fundraising portfolio of 100-150 donors and prospective donors with a focus on those capable of six-figure or greater commitments:
o Initiate contact and meet with existing and potential donors.
o Develop and implement engagement and cultivation strategies for prospects.
--- Create and execute a plan for each donor in the portfolio so that Individuals and institutional funders are retained and upgraded.
--- Plan and attend events strategically designed to cultivate new prospective donors or steward existing donors.
--- Work with Prospect Research to identify, research and qualify prospective major gift donors.
--- Utilize the NSUF database to maintain accurate records of all donor interactions, individuals' programmatic interests, trends in giving and strategies for donor engagement and solicitation.
--- Other tasks and duties reasonably related to the job responsibilities. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, masters preferred. Minimum of five years of full-time progressive, professional experience in fund raising/development with a proven record of success in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding special or major gifts, preferably in a university/higher education environment. Posting Date 11/12/2020 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 11/26/2020 Advertised Salary DOE Duration of the Term 12 months Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Varies Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40+ Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Position is with the Foundation Affirmative Action Statement Northern State University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Diversity Statement Northern State University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At NSU , we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
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• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List Optional Documents The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.
  Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted. South Dakota Board of Regents
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  Pierre, SD 57501
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