Foundation Development Director
Full Time
Rosemount, MN
Posted
Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
MnSCU Academic Professional 3
Working Title
Foundation Development Director
Position Type
Staff
Division
Foundation
Department
Foundation
Unit
Foundation
Location
Rosemount, MN
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full/Part Time
Full Time
FTE
1.0
Employment Condition
Unlimited
Work Shift
Day Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days
Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm
Posting Details
This posting is for a full-time, unlimited Foundation Development Director position at Dakota County Technical College.
Salary Minimum
$25.25/HR; $52,722 Annually
Salary Maximum
$37.02/HR; $77,298/Annually
Salary Type
Hourly
Bargaining Unit/Plan
214, MAPE
Job Description
The Foundation Development Director position provides high-level professional skills to the Dakota County Technical College Foundation. The focus of this position is to provide leadership for the growth and sustained success of the major giving program(s) and alumni relations program at the DCTC Foundation. The position will identify, cultivate and personally solicit businesses, corporations and individuals with the ability to make significant gifts to the college. It also has the responsibility for the ongoing stewardship of major gift contributors and alumni.
This position is responsible for the planning and implementing a comprehensive fund raising plan with a priority on managing the overall comprehensive fundraising campaign. Components include project management and logistics to cultivate and solicit donations from the corporate community and individuals.
Tactics for fundraising include an annual foundation fundraising event, corporate and community foundation grant solicitations, individual cultivation and fundraising, sponsorships, other significant events, as well as developing an alumni giving base.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two (2) years of related work experience
- General working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
- Experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Ability to understand the needs and interests of leadership and major gift donors in order to develop relationships between them and the college.
- Interest in education and a dedication to promoting the college’s fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with faculty, academic leaders, staff, other fundraising professionals, volunteers, and other supportive members/areas of the college community.
- Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas.
- Leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas
- Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the college’s fundraising
- Ability to embrace the culture and values of DCTC as well as the ability to articulate the College mission
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Professional experience in higher education fundraising and major gift fundraising
- Experience in writing business plans and proposals
- Experience working in a 501©(3) non-profit
- Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in development, including annual major gift-giving
Other Requirements
About
Founded in 1970 Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) is a public, two-year technical college in Rosemount, Minnesota. DCTC offers about 150 programs that range from an AA, to a degree in pluming. DCTC will allows students the possibility to go right into work force after graduation. Students who graduate from DCTC gave a 90% chance of getting a job after graduation.
DCTC has over 2,000 students, and a very diverse culture. Students of color make up about 20 percent of the population. 35.2 percent of students are low income and eligible for Pell grants. Dakota County Technical College is a public two-year institution of higher education dedicated to the philosophy that there is dignity in all work and value in individual growth and learning. It is the philosophy of the college that all of its students should have access to quality education that prepares them for rewarding careers. The college values its role in contributing to economic development by providing a knowledgeable and skilled workforce. The college views itself as a full partner in the higher education community and recognizes its contribution to lifelong learning.
DCTC has over 2,000 students, and a very diverse culture. Students of color make up about 20 percent of the population. 35.2 percent of students are low income and eligible for Pell grants. Dakota County Technical College is a public two-year institution of higher education dedicated to the philosophy that there is dignity in all work and value in individual growth and learning. It is the philosophy of the college that all of its students should have access to quality education that prepares them for rewarding careers. The college values its role in contributing to economic development by providing a knowledgeable and skilled workforce. The college views itself as a full partner in the higher education community and recognizes its contribution to lifelong learning.
Benefits Info
The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. For more information on insurance benefits, please visit
https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F204P
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-posting
No
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
03/27/2023
Close Date
05/01/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Accept Applications
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
All applicants must apply online. Transcript submissions may be unofficial for application review.
Posting Contact
Human Resources, hr@dctc.edu, 651-450-3371
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
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