Description

Begin the New Year with purpose.  Join our team and help champion higher education for a better tomorrow.

An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic Director of Leadership Giving!

Summary:

The Director of Leadership Giving reports to the CEO and is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive program to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individual major gift prospects in support of the Foundation’s strategic priorities. This position manages a personal portfolio of donors and serves as a key ambassador for MSU Billings Foundation & Alumni, effectively representing its mission to a wide range of constituencies and stakeholders. The role includes leading targeted enhanced-level philanthropy initiatives and cultivating donors whose investments support significant opportunities for the University. In collaboration with senior leadership, the Director of Leadership Giving also organizes and advances campaign priorities by aligning donor interests with institutional need and fostering meaningful engagement among University partners and community stakeholders to secure transformational gifts that advance the Foundation’s mission and long-term strategic plan.

Primary Responsibilities Categorized:

• Major Gifts Strategy
• Campaign Priorities
• Fundraising Leadership & Collaboration

Begin what's next - with us:

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position, with a starting salary range of $65,000 - $70,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and a robust paid time off program. In addition, the Foundation invests in your future through a generous employer contribution to a fully vested 403(b) retirement plan, with the option for employee contributions. Team members are eligible for a bonus tied to the achievement of annual fundraising goals. 

Candidates must reside in, or be able to commute to, the greater Billings area.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. 

Turn purpose into impact:  

We invite you to review the full job description on our msubfoundation.com website and submit a cover letter and resume.   

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum two years’ experience and skill in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding within an advancement organization.  Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of making direct solicitations and securing major gifts.
• A background in fundraising, including donor relationship management, campaign support, and/or philanthropic program oversight highly desirable. 
• Excellent organizational skills to track moves management, document donor engagement history, and implement next steps while advancing a personal portfolio of donors.
• Exhibits a confident ability to build rapport and network with leadership-level donors.
• Maintains the Foundation’s reputation for integrity, responsibility, caring and prudent management of gifts.