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Working Title:

Foundation Director - State Prog Admin Manager

Institution:

Minnesota State System Office

Classification Title:

State Prog Admin Manager

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Managerial Plan

City:

HutchinsonRIDG - Willmar Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$40.26 - $58.20

Job Description

This is NOT a remote position, this is an in-person, onsite position.

The Foundation Director develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive resource fundraising and community awareness program that supports the mission and strategic goals of Ridgewater College and its Foundation. This role oversees fundraising and resource development operations, supervises Foundation staff, and provides leadership in setting and achieving fundraising goals, including annual, endowment, major, planned, and capital gifts. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, overseeing fund/financial accounting, and facilitating board member recruitment, onboarding, and development. The Director also manages scholarship and other Foundation programs, organizes friend- and fund-raising events, and promotes the Foundation within the community.

Additionally, the Foundation Director is the primary advisor to the Vice President of Enrollment & Advancement and the college President on all Foundation, fundraising, and alumni initiatives. This position involves significant discretion and substantial involvement in the development, interpretation, and implementation of institutional and program policies. The Director interfaces with a broad array of colleagues across the college, System Office, and the general public, serving as a prominent ambassador to generate publicity and cultivate community and corporate partnerships.

Principal Responsibilities, Tasks and Performance Indicators

+ **Comprehensive Resource Development.** Provides strategic direction for the Foundation to develop and manage a fundraising plan including strategies to maximize event revenue, annual campaign contributions, and major gifts while fostering new partnerships.

+ **Manage the Ridgewater College Foundation:** Provides leadership, direction and coordination on behalf of the Foundation Board to advance the work of the college and the Foundation.

+ **Program Management** : Provides leadership, direction and oversight of grants, student scholarship and alumni relations programs. This includes responsibility for developing, implementing and maintaining various community outreach strategies.

+ **Staff Management.** Lead, supervise, and direct department personnel.

+ **Perform other duties as assigned.**

Salary Range: $84,063- $121,522/ per year

Anticipated Hiring Wage: $84,000- $104,000 (dependent on experience)

Minimum Qualifications

+ Minimum of four (4) years of experience in fundraising and/or non-profit management

+ Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic gifts and meeting fundraising goals

+ Proven experience planning and executing fundraising events or donor engagement activities

+ Leadership and management experience in directing staff, setting priorities, managing change, planning, and organizing work.

+ Strong financial and budget management skills, including experience with fiscal oversight, reporting, and compliance

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively (present to groups, verbally and in writing) and build and maintain effective relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including high profile individuals and diverse campus constituencies.

+ Knowledge of nonprofit governance and compliance, including ethical fundraising practices and board operations.

Preferred Qualification

+ Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, public relations, or a related field.

+ Experience working in higher education or educational foundations, with an understanding of institutional advancement and donor relations.

+ Demonstrated success in securing major and planned gifts, including proposal development and donor stewardship.

+ Demonstrated experience in researching, writing, and managing grants from public or private funding sources.

+ Experience working with a Board of Directors, including recruitment, training, and strategic engagement.

+ Proficiency with donor management and CRM systems, such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

+ Strong strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.

Other Requirements

Applications must include:

+ Cover Letter

+ Online Employment Application

+ Resume

+ List of three professional references with contact information

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (8:30AM- 4:30PM)

Telework (Yes/No)

NO

About

Institution Information

**MISSION** : Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.

**VISION:** Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

+ Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.

+ Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.

+ Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.

+ Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.

+ Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.

+ Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.

+ Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

07-21-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

06-04-2025

Close Date:

07-01-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Felicia Mary Telecky

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]