Upper Midwest HERC

This position is open until filled with application review beginning January 23.Job DescriptionThe Associate Director of Development increases philanthropic support to St Cloud State University by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors. Employs a relationship-oriented approach to secure new, renewed, and upgraded gifts of $1,000-$50,000 from a portfolio of individuals, corporate and trusts foundations. Works to promote the President?s Club and increase the number of donors within this leadership giving group. Educates donors on the importance of unrestricted giving and works collaboratively with team members to facilitate positive alumni relations and donor management.Communications and RelationshipsAbility to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Through this process determining the proper communication for each given audience to ensure the best possible result and outlook on the University. Understand relationship management and implement throughout working style and work product. The art of persuasion will be key for this role to succeed by working with not only donors, but also other areas on within the University. Transparent and regular communication with supervisor and team members. Work through donor situations which can vary in complexity, and make recommendations to practices and processes to obtain the best outcome keeping the best interest of the donors and University in mind at the same time.Planning and AssessmentAbility to understand and implement strategic plans. Effective portfolio management and individual prospect strategy and management. Ability to develop and coordinate efforts and work plans to align with Department strategies and working styles. Design departmental assessments on overall effectiveness of fundraising campaigns. Ability to analyze the data gathered and make recommendations for improvement to align with initiatives. Work to metrics and regular evaluation of short term and long term goals both individually and departmentally. Decision Making and AccountabilityAbility to work strategically and collaboratively while also being nimble and flexible. Can be an independent worker to meet identified deliverables. Ability to see a potential issue, and react with a decision on how to resolve the issue on behalf of the Advancement and Alumni Engagement Team. Responsible for individual financial and performance metrics while also working toward team goals. Mature and thorough in thought process and delivery. Work to develop new policies and procedures in order to streamline certain fundraising efforts.Minimum QualificationsBachelor?s degree plus one to three years of experience with fundraising, alumni relations, sales, marketing or external relations and engagement.Ability to speak and write in a persuasive manner.Knowledge of the understanding of human motivation and principles affecting fundraising.Demonstrated ability to ask for philanthropic contributions.Creativity, innovation, and self-motivation and the ability to work in a complex organization.Ability to interact with the community of St. Cloud State University as a member of its external relations efforts.Ability to project a positive image of service that presents the University positively.Ability to understand and articulate the character and mission of St. Cloud State University and the Foundation.Need to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Good judgment, discretion and confidentiality are required in this position.Preferred QualificationMaster?s degree and three to five years of experience in fundraising and higher education.Other RequirementsSome evening and weekend work required.Physical EffortPosition requires some overnight travel that may last for periods of several days. May require to assist with event delivery which may include moving of materials, lifting of boxes and items.Required Documents (Upload at Time of Application)Resume/CVCover LetterThree (3) professional referencesUnofficial transcript(s)Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pmAboutThe successful candidate will share St. Cloud State?s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU?s It?s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system?s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at https://www.msuaasf.org/St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

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