Hiring Compensation Range

$67,000 - $75,000 annually (Regular Full-Time, Exempt)

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits. A 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
• Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal and volunteer. Six weeks of paid parental leave. Paid holidays and company paid HSA contributions. A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework
• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
• Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program 
• View more benefits here!

How to know if your career transfers into fundraising:

Individuals with careers in sales, consulting, business development, and other roles with goals and relationship building have found great success working in fundraising. Cold calling, face-to-face business/customer interactions, and navigating a sales cycle (also known as a gift cycle in the fundraising world) are excellent transferrable skills! 

If you are passionate about shaping the future of education, connecting with philanthropic individuals, and securing resources to support University success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a lasting impact. Check out some of our employee testimonies who transitioned their careers from the corporate world to fundraising.

 What does success look like in this position?

• An individual contributor who is motivated by goals
• A self-motivated and collaborative teammate who takes initiative to secure, conduct, and follow up from donor visits
• Comfortable presenting materials and not afraid to make the ask!

We are conducting a national search for top talent to join our fundraising team supporting the College of Business Administration.  As a fundraiser, you have the opportunity to travel, conduct face-to-face visits with K-State alumni and University supporters. This position helps connect these individuals back to the University in a philanthropic way that is meaningful to them, while making an everlasting impact at Kansas State University. This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects. 

We are conducting a national search for top talent to join our fundraising team supporting the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering. As a fundraiser, you have the opportunity to travel, conduct face-to-face visits with K-State alumni and University supporters. This position helps connect these individuals back to the University in a philanthropic way that is meaningful to them, while making an everlasting impact at Kansas State University. This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects. 

A day in the life of a fundraiser could be:

1. Make qualification calls/visits, cultivate, solicit, and provide recognition and steward appropriately major gifts for the College and University, with an emphasis on gifts of $50,000.
2. Develop and implement strategy for each prospect.
3. Utilizing a variety of foundation resources, provide regular progress reports on prospect cultivation and solicitation. Complete and file reports of all contacts/proposals in a timely manner.
4. Utilize both current and planned gift opportunities to best meet donors’ needs, philanthropic interests, and financial capabilities.
5. Meet with development and Foundation colleagues, university partners including Alumni Association and Athletics as appropriate to discuss major donor prospects, strategy, and solicitation.

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years' professional, transferrable experience in positions that were metrics focused, required measurable outcomes, and relationship building
• Experience calling, conducting face-to-face appointments, managing relationships, creating, and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client/donor relationship or sales-related activities.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse client base, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and success working in a team setting
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license with an acceptable driving record

What we want:

• Familiarity with donor management systems or CRM software 

Travel:

• Significant travel required

Location:

• Manhattan, Kansas (onsite)

Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

The Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating an environment that is inclusive and draws upon the strength of the diverse backgrounds and personal experiences of our team.

Employees cultivate a supportive, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable work environment that allows everyone to feel connected to the organization’s mission and contribute to their full potential.

Work for a Certified Great Place to Work

As a Certified Great Place to Work, organizational culture and employee engagement is important to us. We strive to harness your talents and build upon your strengths. We offer resources for professional growth so team members can find their purpose, a path to grow, ways to add value and thrive. Work alongside passionate, caring and hardworking people who trust and challenge one another in our intentional pursuit to be the best.