Director of Institutional Giving

Director of Institutional Giving ServeMinnesota

• Saint Cloud, MN Minnesota NonProfits
• June 12, 2026 Job Description The Director of Development
• Athletics will work to develop and facilitate relationships with internal and external entities to increase philanthropic support to the University. The Director of Development
• Athletics works to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors; coordinate activities to advance donor fundraising potential; and participates in ongoing stewardship activities. Much of the work involves face-to-face and virtual relationship management. The Director of Development
• Athletics focuses on gifts of $25,000 + . The position serves as a key member of the Advancement & Alumni Engagement team, Athletics team and works in close collaboration with other Directors of Development. Responsibilities and Results
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts ($25,000+) for established Athletics and University priorities and other projects of interest to donors.
• Manage initiatives, visits, and other activities leading to charitable contributions and work collaboratively with the appropriate personnel in Athletics and the colleges, schools and departments to carry out these activities.
• Recruit, enlist, supervise, and direct the work of partners and volunteers for cultivation and solicitation of major gifts.
• Identify priorities for fundraising and develop supporting materials in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and Coaches.
• Participate in special events to cultivate alumni, supporters, and friends of the University.
• Initiate, collaborate and participate in stewardship activities.
• Participate as a member of the University-wide leadership team for prospect coordination. Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree plus four years of advanced professional experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or related field, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or advanced professional experience.
• Ability to speak and write in a persuasive manner. An understanding of human motivation and principles affecting fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to ask for philanthropic contributions .
• A high degree of creativity, innovation, and self-motivation and the ability to work in a complex organization with a high degree of latitude in problem solving.
• Ability to interact with the community of St. Cloud State University as an integral part of its external relations efforts.
• Ability to project a positive image of service that presents the University positively.
• Ability to understand and articulate the character and mission of St. Cloud State University and the Foundation.
• Need to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Good judgment, discretion and confidentiality are required in this position. Preferred Qualification
• Five to Seven years preferred experience in fundraising, athletic fundraising, and/or higher education .
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Other Requirements
• Work evening and weekends as necessary as well as travel regionally and nationally
• Some overnight travel will be required

Job Information Job Category:

Fundraising /

Development Salary:

$54,344

• $116,608

Per Year Education:

Bachelor's Degree Position Type:

Full Time

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6857571132

Job URL:

https://jobs.minnesotanonprofits.org/job/director-of-institutional-giving-minneapolis-minnesota-108763

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.52669906616211

Job Lng:

• 94.

17109680175781

Job County:

Stearns County

Job Education:

Bachelor's degree

Job Skills:

Leadership

Job Hash:

4428049643