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Working Title:

Director of Foundation Services and Annual Giving

Institution:

North Hennepin Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Brooklyn Park

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$25.29 - $36.71

Job Description

The Director of Foundation Services and Annual Giving provides strategic leadership in three key areas – information systems, annual giving fundraising, and fiscal administration - to strengthen donor engagement and advance the mission of North Hennepin Community College.

+ Information Systems: Oversees the Foundation’s customer relationship management platform (Raiser’s Edge NXT), ensuring accurate donor records and data integrity. Leads data analysis and reporting to support fundraising strategy, donor communications, and engagement efforts.

+ Fundraising – Develops and implements a comprehensive annual giving plan to acquire, retain, and increase donor support. Crafts compelling fundraising appeals and communications to inspire generosity from alumni, employees, and friends of the college.

+ Fiscal Administration – Manages day-to-day financials operations in partnership with the Accounting & Fees department. Responsibilities include donation and expense processing, fund tracking (endowment and restricted funds), budgeting, expense analysis, monthly reconciliation, and serving as the primary contact for the Foundation’s annual audit.

This position plays a critical role in sustaining the Foundation’s ability to support students, programs, and campus priorities. North Hennepin Community College serves one of the most diverse student populations in Minnesota—many of whom are the first in their families to attend college, working adults, or balancing significant life responsibilities. We are a small but mighty Foundation team, working collaboratively to remove barriers to education and ensure students have the resources they need to succeed and thrive.

Salary Range:

$25.29 - $36.71 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

+ One year fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in annual fund giving campaigns.

+ Experience using and proficiency in a constituent relationship management software program

+ Experience with nonprofit budget and financial procedures including IRS regulations and procedures as they relate to charitable donations in a nonprofit environment.

+ Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

+ Excellent writing skills to write donor correspondence which include direct and e-mail appeals, thank you letters, stewardship reports, and informational materials

+ Competency with computer software products such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and data management tools.

+ Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualification

+ Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

+ 3+ years fundraising and/or foundation services experience within higher education

+ Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge experience

+ QuickBooks experience

+ Experience in compiling the CASE VSE report

+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with higher education institutions and community partners.

+ Experience with endowment and scholarship management

Other Requirements

The vacancy is posted online from July 14, 2025, through August 4, 2025. Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m. on August 4, 2025.

_Note: Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday_

Application must include:

+ Letter of interest

+ Resume

Work Shift

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telework

Possibility up to two days per week, depending on the department's needs.

About

Why Choose NHCC?

Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC), and you will be joining a vibrant and diverse professional community that believes in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes its students and values its employees.

NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges, 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities.

Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.

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.

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:

08-29-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-14-2025

Close Date:

08-04-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Michelle Lynn Kiffmeyer

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]