Midland College
DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT
Midland College, Midland, Texas, United States, 79709
Posting Details
Position Information
Job TitleDIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT
Position StatusFull Time
Classification TitleAdministration-12 m
Work LocationMain Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
Job Summary
The Director of Development reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The Director of Development will lead, manage, develop, and implement fundraising activities to support the mission of the Institutional Advancement Office and the Midland College Foundation. The primary focus of this position is to cultivate donors and prospects (individuals, corporations, foundations, alumni, etc.) with the significant giving capacity to accomplish their philanthropic goals through the form of annual, major, and planned gifts. This strategic work involves extensive collaboration and active partnerships with Midland College leadership, volunteers, and senior administrators to ensure existing and emerging constituents are best positioned to provide maximum levels of philanthropic support for Midland College priorities.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degreeMinimum of one year of experience working with donor relations and fundraising experienceKnowledge and understanding of the function and role of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in the communityAbility to manage a diverse portfolio of relationships and partnershipsExperience dealing with the public and students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgroundsStrong interpersonal communication and organizational skillsAbility to handle a fast-paced work environment and detail-oriented tasksDevelop effective and efficient processes, interacting with donors and funders while coordinating between appropriate departments requiring advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skillsEffectively manage time and priorities to meet established deadlinesWork in a team environment with multiple, sometimes changing prioritiesPromote a culture of high performance, integrity, and continuous improvement that values learning, collaboration, and a commitment to quality work among the development teamInteract with donors, students, and colleagues in a professional mannerParticipate on behalf of the Institutional Advancement Office and Midland College in community organizations and associations as assignedMust possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College's insurance policyPreferred Qualifications
Master's degreeFour or more years of donor relations and fundraising experienceAcademic and administrative experienceExperience working with donor software; Raiser's EdgeEssential Functions
Cultivate major gift prospects, investing the necessary time and energy to build relationships designed to understand the donor/prospect goals with the expressed purpose of alignment with scholarship matches, as well as the Institutional Advancement Office and Midland College Foundation's mission and objectivesThrough discovery, cultivation, and stewardship methods, increase existing donor baseTrack prospects and donor contacts in portfolio using organizational tools and tracking methods via Raiser's Edge, ensuring that all donor information entry, storage, and special requests are recorded and accomplishedEstablish and oversee process for communicating with donors and scholarship recipients (correspondences, impact reports, profiles, donor meetings, etc.)Collaborate with campus leadership and select faculty/staff to develop and fundraise in support of priority initiativesWork with Institutional Advancement Office staff, as well as internal and external volunteers, to coordinate activities and communicationsLead the development of written proposals and other materials to deepen prospect engagementDevelop, organize, and implement a structured philanthropic leadership program for students via weekly meetings, seminars, conferences, and eventsDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Midland community and surrounding areasOther duties as assignedPhysical Demands
Must be able to lift or move up to 25 poundsMust be able to sit or stand for long periods of timeUse of manual dexterityRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationMust be available for evenings and weekends for special events, meetings, trainings and conferencesDuties performed both indoors and outdoorsWork both on-campus and off-campus
Security Sensitivity
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary
Max Salary
Pay StatementSalary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberP01308S2016
Open Date
Position AvailableImmediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, Resume, and Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
Position Information
Job TitleDIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT
Position StatusFull Time
Classification TitleAdministration-12 m
Work LocationMain Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
Job Summary
The Director of Development reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. The Director of Development will lead, manage, develop, and implement fundraising activities to support the mission of the Institutional Advancement Office and the Midland College Foundation. The primary focus of this position is to cultivate donors and prospects (individuals, corporations, foundations, alumni, etc.) with the significant giving capacity to accomplish their philanthropic goals through the form of annual, major, and planned gifts. This strategic work involves extensive collaboration and active partnerships with Midland College leadership, volunteers, and senior administrators to ensure existing and emerging constituents are best positioned to provide maximum levels of philanthropic support for Midland College priorities.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degreeMinimum of one year of experience working with donor relations and fundraising experienceKnowledge and understanding of the function and role of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in the communityAbility to manage a diverse portfolio of relationships and partnershipsExperience dealing with the public and students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgroundsStrong interpersonal communication and organizational skillsAbility to handle a fast-paced work environment and detail-oriented tasksDevelop effective and efficient processes, interacting with donors and funders while coordinating between appropriate departments requiring advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skillsEffectively manage time and priorities to meet established deadlinesWork in a team environment with multiple, sometimes changing prioritiesPromote a culture of high performance, integrity, and continuous improvement that values learning, collaboration, and a commitment to quality work among the development teamInteract with donors, students, and colleagues in a professional mannerParticipate on behalf of the Institutional Advancement Office and Midland College in community organizations and associations as assignedMust possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College's insurance policyPreferred Qualifications
Master's degreeFour or more years of donor relations and fundraising experienceAcademic and administrative experienceExperience working with donor software; Raiser's EdgeEssential Functions
Cultivate major gift prospects, investing the necessary time and energy to build relationships designed to understand the donor/prospect goals with the expressed purpose of alignment with scholarship matches, as well as the Institutional Advancement Office and Midland College Foundation's mission and objectivesThrough discovery, cultivation, and stewardship methods, increase existing donor baseTrack prospects and donor contacts in portfolio using organizational tools and tracking methods via Raiser's Edge, ensuring that all donor information entry, storage, and special requests are recorded and accomplishedEstablish and oversee process for communicating with donors and scholarship recipients (correspondences, impact reports, profiles, donor meetings, etc.)Collaborate with campus leadership and select faculty/staff to develop and fundraise in support of priority initiativesWork with Institutional Advancement Office staff, as well as internal and external volunteers, to coordinate activities and communicationsLead the development of written proposals and other materials to deepen prospect engagementDevelop, organize, and implement a structured philanthropic leadership program for students via weekly meetings, seminars, conferences, and eventsDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Midland community and surrounding areasOther duties as assignedPhysical Demands
Must be able to lift or move up to 25 poundsMust be able to sit or stand for long periods of timeUse of manual dexterityRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationMust be available for evenings and weekends for special events, meetings, trainings and conferencesDuties performed both indoors and outdoorsWork both on-campus and off-campus
Security Sensitivity
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary
Max Salary
Pay StatementSalary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberP01308S2016
Open Date
Position AvailableImmediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, Resume, and Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.