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Midland College

Location: Midland, Texas
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
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Job Description

Job Title

DIRECTOR-DEVELOPMENT

Position Status

Full Time

Classification Title

Administration-12 m

Work Location

Main 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 Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of one year of experience working with donor relations and fundraising experience
Knowledge and understanding of the function and role of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in the community
Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of relationships and partnerships
Experience dealing with the public and students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and detail-oriented tasks
Develop effective and efficient processes, interacting with donors and funders while coordinating between appropriate departments requiring advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Effectively manage time and priorities to meet established deadlines
Work in a team environment with multiple, sometimes changing priorities
Promote a culture of high performance, integrity, and continuous improvement that values learning, collaboration, and a commitment to quality work among the development team
Interact with donors, students, and colleagues in a professional manner
Participate on behalf of the Institutional Advancement Office and Midland College in community organizations and associations as assigned
Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree
Four or more years of donor relations and fundraising experience
Academic and administrative experience
Experience working with donor software; Raiser’s Edge

Essential 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 objectives
Through discovery, cultivation, and stewardship methods, increase existing donor base
Track 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 accomplished
Establish 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 initiatives
Work with Institutional Advancement Office staff, as well as internal and external volunteers, to coordinate activities and communications
Lead the development of written proposals and other materials to deepen prospect engagement
Develop, organize, and implement a structured philanthropic leadership program for students via weekly meetings, seminars, conferences, and events
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Midland community and surrounding areas
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Use of manual dexterity
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Must be available for evenings and weekends for special events, meetings, trainings and conferences
Duties performed both indoors and outdoors
Work 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.

Pay Statement

Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number

P01308S2016

Position Available

Immediately

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.

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