Director of Development

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Working Title:

Director of Development

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range D

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$54,344.00 - $116,608.00

​This position is open until filled with application review beginning on September 2, 2025

Job Description

The Director of Development will work to develop and facilitate relationships with internal and external entities to increase philanthropic and support to the University. The Director of Development 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 focuses on gifts of $25,000 +. The position serves as a key member of the Advancement & Alumni Engagement team and works in close collaboration with other Directors of Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage initiatives, visits, and other activities leading to charitable contributions and work collaboratively with the appropriate personnel in 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, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts ($25,000 +) for established University 2 priorities and other projects of interest to donors.

• Initiate, collaborate and participate in stewardship activities.

• Participate as a member of the University-wide leadership team for prospect coordination.

• Identify priorities for fundraising and develop supporting materials in collaboration with the Deans and Department Directors.

• Participate in special events to cultivate alumni, supporters, and friends of the University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree plus three (3) years of advanced professional experience or Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years of advanced professional experience in fundraising or related fields.

• 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 and higher education.

• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge

Other Requirements

• Work evening and weekends as needed as well as travel regionally and nationally

• Some overnight travel will be required

Required Documents (Upload at Time of Application)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Three (3) professional references 

• Unofficial transcript(s)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Typically, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, some evenings may be required

Telework

Hybrid Position

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Tim