Wallin Education Partners
Director of Development
Wallin Education Partners, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
POSITION PROFILE: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
OverviewWallin Education Partners (Wallin) is more than a scholarship. It is a proven college completion program that includes financial aid and comprehensive support for high-potential students with financial need.Founded in 199290% 6-Year graduation rate96% recent graduate employment30% with no debt$65M invested1,500 current scholars91% students of color (Class of 2022)76% first generation collegeOver 6,000 scholars servedNationally, it is estimated that only 21% of low-income, first-generation college students who enroll at a four-year college successfully complete their degrees. Since 1992, Wallin has changed these odds for Minnesota students by partnering with high schools, donors, community organizations, and civic leaders to support more than 5,000 students on their college journeys.VisionWe envision a future where all students have full access to college and career success, where every scholar can reach their full potential, and where our program helps build a more equitable society.MissionTo ensure college and career success for high-potential students from low-income backgrounds, and through our efforts help build diverse, equitable, and vibrant communities.Core ValuesCollaboration
– Working together with our partners to achieve positive results.Scholar Success
– Prioritizing scholars’ needs and interests in everything we do.Equity
– Addressing the systemic barriers our community and scholars face.Innovation
– Encouraging thoughtful, creative problem-solving as a team.Trust
– Honoring the trust placed in us by scholars and our community.Program AreasWallin believes that systemic problems require holistic solutions. Its comprehensive support is designed to address both systemic barriers and individual needs so every scholar can rise.Financial AidWallin scholars receive financial aid spread across their time in school. The organization carefully leverages its funding to make sure scholars have what they need to succeed in college.Individualized AdvisingWallin scholars are part of a proven support system. Students are connected with a full-time, professional advisor who addresses each student’s unique needs and challenges.Expanded AccessWallin scholars receive access to career and community opportunities through an expansive network of partners.The Director of Development OpportunityWallin is seeking a Director of Development with a proactive and collaborative style to complement and extend the work of the Wallin Development Office with their current and prospective donor base.The Director of Development will support the work of Wallin through the development and implementation of a robust development plan. Responsibilities include overseeing the solicitation of prospective donors for major gifts, scholarship gifts, planned gifts, and alumni giving, as well as corporate and foundation support.Reporting RelationshipsReporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Development will manage a small but growing team of development, annual fund, and grant writing staff.Key AccountabilitiesDevelopment Strategy & FundraisingIn collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to support planned growth.Continue the buildout of the Wallin major gifts program, including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors.Continue the design, development, and launch of a robust planned giving program.Identify and cultivate prospective individuals, foundation, and corporate donors.Oversee the organization’s grant proposal process.Ensure timely reports to foundations and corporate and individual donors.Identify public speaking opportunities and represent Wallin at events to increase awareness of the program.Relationship ManagementWork closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and Wallin President/CEO to deepen current donor partner relationships.Develop, update, and implement a strategic donor partner communications plan.Oversee the planning and execution of events for donors and scholars.Oversee donor pledge process and coordinate the invoicing process with the Chief Financial Officer.Develop and conduct donor engagement surveys.Development Operations & AdministrationDevelop regular revenue reports for leadership and the Strategic Marketing and Development Committee of the Board.Oversee management of donor and alumni database to support fundraising efforts.Manage accurate gift processing and gift acknowledgment in coordination with Development Associate.Participate in budget planning, including providing revenue projections and reports.People Leadership & Staff DevelopmentCo-lead, manage and coach the development team in alignment with the goals of Wallin.Commit to further fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.Lead with confidence and inspire high performance and continuous improvement in Wallin fundraising efforts.The Ideal CandidateThe Director of Development will be a collaborative and hands-on development professional with proven success supporting the growth of an organization through robust fundraising efforts.An experienced development professional with an expansive fundraising toolkit.A highly relational and authentic fundraising professional.A leader with a highly operational and systems-mindset.Experience contributing to and/or developing a fundraising model.A team-oriented leader of staff with a coaching/training mindset.Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.Experience building and/or contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.A passion for the Wallin mission and first-generation college student success.A demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Qualifications of an Ideal CandidateBachelor’s degree required.Minimum of seven years of experience with a proven track record with major gifts solicitation.Knowledge of donor development trends and practices.Familiarity with donor data management tools.Excellent organizational and communication skills, including public speaking.CompensationTotal compensation for this role will be in the range of $98,000 to $122,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications.Wallin Education Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.Wallin has exclusively retained CohenTaylor Executive Search Services to help conduct this search.For more information, or to submit your resume and application, please email:
wallin@cohentaylor.com.Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. All inquiries will remain confidential.
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OverviewWallin Education Partners (Wallin) is more than a scholarship. It is a proven college completion program that includes financial aid and comprehensive support for high-potential students with financial need.Founded in 199290% 6-Year graduation rate96% recent graduate employment30% with no debt$65M invested1,500 current scholars91% students of color (Class of 2022)76% first generation collegeOver 6,000 scholars servedNationally, it is estimated that only 21% of low-income, first-generation college students who enroll at a four-year college successfully complete their degrees. Since 1992, Wallin has changed these odds for Minnesota students by partnering with high schools, donors, community organizations, and civic leaders to support more than 5,000 students on their college journeys.VisionWe envision a future where all students have full access to college and career success, where every scholar can reach their full potential, and where our program helps build a more equitable society.MissionTo ensure college and career success for high-potential students from low-income backgrounds, and through our efforts help build diverse, equitable, and vibrant communities.Core ValuesCollaboration
– Working together with our partners to achieve positive results.Scholar Success
– Prioritizing scholars’ needs and interests in everything we do.Equity
– Addressing the systemic barriers our community and scholars face.Innovation
– Encouraging thoughtful, creative problem-solving as a team.Trust
– Honoring the trust placed in us by scholars and our community.Program AreasWallin believes that systemic problems require holistic solutions. Its comprehensive support is designed to address both systemic barriers and individual needs so every scholar can rise.Financial AidWallin scholars receive financial aid spread across their time in school. The organization carefully leverages its funding to make sure scholars have what they need to succeed in college.Individualized AdvisingWallin scholars are part of a proven support system. Students are connected with a full-time, professional advisor who addresses each student’s unique needs and challenges.Expanded AccessWallin scholars receive access to career and community opportunities through an expansive network of partners.The Director of Development OpportunityWallin is seeking a Director of Development with a proactive and collaborative style to complement and extend the work of the Wallin Development Office with their current and prospective donor base.The Director of Development will support the work of Wallin through the development and implementation of a robust development plan. Responsibilities include overseeing the solicitation of prospective donors for major gifts, scholarship gifts, planned gifts, and alumni giving, as well as corporate and foundation support.Reporting RelationshipsReporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Development will manage a small but growing team of development, annual fund, and grant writing staff.Key AccountabilitiesDevelopment Strategy & FundraisingIn collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer, develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to support planned growth.Continue the buildout of the Wallin major gifts program, including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors.Continue the design, development, and launch of a robust planned giving program.Identify and cultivate prospective individuals, foundation, and corporate donors.Oversee the organization’s grant proposal process.Ensure timely reports to foundations and corporate and individual donors.Identify public speaking opportunities and represent Wallin at events to increase awareness of the program.Relationship ManagementWork closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and Wallin President/CEO to deepen current donor partner relationships.Develop, update, and implement a strategic donor partner communications plan.Oversee the planning and execution of events for donors and scholars.Oversee donor pledge process and coordinate the invoicing process with the Chief Financial Officer.Develop and conduct donor engagement surveys.Development Operations & AdministrationDevelop regular revenue reports for leadership and the Strategic Marketing and Development Committee of the Board.Oversee management of donor and alumni database to support fundraising efforts.Manage accurate gift processing and gift acknowledgment in coordination with Development Associate.Participate in budget planning, including providing revenue projections and reports.People Leadership & Staff DevelopmentCo-lead, manage and coach the development team in alignment with the goals of Wallin.Commit to further fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.Lead with confidence and inspire high performance and continuous improvement in Wallin fundraising efforts.The Ideal CandidateThe Director of Development will be a collaborative and hands-on development professional with proven success supporting the growth of an organization through robust fundraising efforts.An experienced development professional with an expansive fundraising toolkit.A highly relational and authentic fundraising professional.A leader with a highly operational and systems-mindset.Experience contributing to and/or developing a fundraising model.A team-oriented leader of staff with a coaching/training mindset.Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.Experience building and/or contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.A passion for the Wallin mission and first-generation college student success.A demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Qualifications of an Ideal CandidateBachelor’s degree required.Minimum of seven years of experience with a proven track record with major gifts solicitation.Knowledge of donor development trends and practices.Familiarity with donor data management tools.Excellent organizational and communication skills, including public speaking.CompensationTotal compensation for this role will be in the range of $98,000 to $122,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications.Wallin Education Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.Wallin has exclusively retained CohenTaylor Executive Search Services to help conduct this search.For more information, or to submit your resume and application, please email:
wallin@cohentaylor.com.Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. All inquiries will remain confidential.
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