Senior Director of Development

The Kansas State University Foundation (KSU Foundation) is partnering with Wittkieffer in seeking applications and nominations for the position of Senior Director of Development. Please direct all applications, inquiries, and nominations to the WittKieffer search team: Joe Kennedy, Ashley Buderus and Roxana Woudstra via the WittKieffer candidate portal or email, at: KSUF_SeniorDir@wittkieffer.com

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Manhattan, KS (onsite) - Hybrid and remote options are not available for this position.

Supporting College: College of Veterinary Medicine

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 or click here!

What does success look like in this position?

• Motivated leader who can balance raising money and leading a team of fundraisers, understanding the importance of both.
• Ability to meet pre-established goals in face-to-face visits, dollars raised, and proposals delivered.
• Comfortable presenting materials and not afraid to make the ask at $50k+

A day in the life of a Senior Director of Development could be:

In collaboration with university partners and foundation colleagues, discuss major donor prospects, strategy, and solicitations. Make qualification calls/visits, and in some cases cultivate, solicit, provide recognition, and steward appropriately major gifts for the College of Veterinary Medicine, with an emphasis on gifts of $50,000+. Manage staff, including recruitment, retention, performance management, coaching and development. Utilize KSUF resources to facilitate professional development for the team and grow the talent pipeline.

• 7+ years of metrics-driven fundraising experience requiring measurable output, with an emphasis on managing a portfolio of donors and closing gifts
• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing individual contributors, with a proven ability to inspire teams and effectively give and receive constructive feedback
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to prioritize and organize/follow through on complex projects and plans to deliver results, while meeting deadlines
• Solid understanding of development techniques and systems based on past performance

Travel:

• Significant travel required

The Kansas State University Foundation (KSU Foundation) is partnering with Wittkieffer in seeking applications and nominations for the position of Senior Director of Development. Please direct all applications, inquiries, and nominations to the WittKieffer search team: Joe Kennedy, Ashley Buderus and Roxana Woudstra via the WittKieffer candidate portal or email, at: KSUF_SeniorDir@wittkieffer.com