Development Officer/Senior Development Officer
Company: Kansas State University Foundation
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:As a Certified Great Place to Work, organizational
culture and employee engagement is important to us. We strive to
harness your talents and build upon your strengths. We offer
resources for professional growth so team members can find their
purpose, a path to grow, ways to add value and thrive. Work
alongside passionate, caring and talented people who trust and
challenge one another in our intentional pursuit to be the best.How
to know if your career transfers into
fundraising:Self-motivatedGoal oriented (metrics driven)A natural
ability to get things done #GoGetterIndividuals with careers in
sales, consulting, business development, 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!
Bring your teamwork skills because at the K-State Foundation, we
work in partnership with the University and as a team to get things
done. We also provide a fantastic training program for our
fundraisers Setting you up for success!Don't just sell a widget. Be
a part of mission-driven work that changes the lives of people
around the world. Find passion in your work and create a bigger
impact beyond yourself. Still not convinced? Check out some of our
employee testimonies who transitioned their careers from the
corporate world to fundraising.As a frontline fundraiser, you have
the opportunity to travel and conduct face-to-face visits with
K-State alumni and University supporters. This position helps
connect these individuals back to the University in a philanthropic
way that is meaningful to them, while making an everlasting impact
at Kansas State University. This position is responsible for the
qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major
gift prospects.We are conducting a national search for top talent
to join our fundraising teams supporting:College of Agriculture**
In our pursuit of being the best development shop and acquiring top
talent, position title and salary will be commensurate with
experience. Roles who have found success in this position:Sales
RepresentativeTerritory Sales RepresentativeSales
ManagerConsulting/ConsultantDevelopment OfficerSenior Development
OfficerAdvancement OfficerLeadership Annual Giving OfficerMajor
Gifts OfficerBusiness DevelopmentA day in the life of a fundraiser
could look like:Make qualification calls/visits, cultivate,
solicit, and provide recognition and steward appropriately major
gifts for the College and University, with an emphasis on gifts of
$50,000Develop and implement strategy for each prospect.Utilizing a
variety of foundation resources, provide regular progress reports
on prospect cultivation and solicitation. Complete and file reports
of all contacts/proposals in a timely manner.Utilize both current
and planned gift opportunities to best meet donors' needs,
philanthropic interests, and financial capabilities.Meet with
development and Foundation colleagues, university partners
including Alumni Association and Athletics as appropriate to
discuss major donor prospects, strategy, and
solicitation.Requirements:Bachelor's degree2+ years professional
transferrable experience in positions that were metrics focused
required measurable output and relationship buildingProven ability
to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse client
base.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.Demonstrated communications and
interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and
success working in a team setting.A valid motor vehicle operator's
license with an acceptable driving recordWhat we want:Previous
fundraising experience with an emphasis on building a portfolio of
donors or clients and closing gifts or completing a sales
cycleAbility to prioritize and organize complex projects and plans
to deliver resultsAbility to meet deadlines and follow through on
projectsSolid understanding of development techniques and systems
based on past performancePassion and enthusiasm for the university,
the mission of the foundation and assigned college unitDriven and
hard workingTravel:Significant travel requiredWork
location:Manhattan, Kansas (relocation assistance
available)Commitment to Inclusion and BelongingThe Foundation is
committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed
by creating anenvironment that is inclusive and draws upon the
strength of the diverse backgrounds and personal experiencesof our
team.Employees cultivate a supportive, welcoming, inclusive, and
equitable work environment that allows everyoneto feel connected to
the organization's mission and contribute to their full
potential.Why work at Kansas State University Foundation?A
strengths-based, engagement-focused and performance-oriented
cultureA work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a
frameworkMission-driven work that changes the lives of people
around the worldCompetitive benefits package including health,
dental, company paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary
benefits403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contributionCompany
paid HSA contributionsPaid leave including vacation, sick, personal
and volunteer6 weeks of paid parental leavePaid holidaysTuition and
certification assistancePaid, ongoing learning and development
opportunitiesAccess to extensive online library of technical and
soft skill courses through LinkedIn Learning$300 annual wellness
program reimbursementEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Adoption
assistance programAn onsite 24/7 access fitness center
Keywords: Kansas State University Foundation, Wichita , Development Officer/Senior Development Officer, Other , Wichita, Kansas
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