Chadron State Foundation
Job Title: Director of Major Gifts
(Hiring at Senior / Director / Associate Director level,commensurate with experience)

Location: Chadron, NE (onsite with regular regional travel)
Position Type:Full-Time
Reports to: CEO

About The Chadron State Foundation
The Chadron State Foundation is dedicated toenhancing Chadron State College’s ability to meet its primary educational mission in western Nebraska through undertaking fundraisingactivities that provide resources vital to the mission of Chadron State College in the areas of instruction, research, service, andscholarship programs.

How You Can Contribute
Your role as the Director of Major Gifts will be to increase major giftrevenue by transforming interest into investment. You’ll lead a focused portfolio and a steady rhythm of small, purposeful gatherings thatsurface prospects, deepen relationships, and move proposals to “yes,” while keeping the CEO focused on the very top prospects.

What you’ll do

Proactively build, manage, and own an MG/LAG portfolio, ensuring regular, meaningful interactions andup-to-date information in the software
Personalize the Foundation’s story by sharing clear, tailored cases for support that matcheach donor’s interests and the College’s priorities
Strategically plan and travel regionally around both donor potential and alumnihotspots, including occasional nights and weekends
Establish clear funding priorities each semester with academic/athletic partnersand College Relations
Surface planned giving intent for bequests/beneficiaries, document soft commitments, and tee up technicalfollow-through with the CEO/Finance
Accurately document gift activities by preparing proposals and intent notes while collaboratingwith Stewardship to coordinate donor naming, benefits, and recognition
Partner with Finance to assess and document the value ofathletic and corporate donor benefits, ensuring compliance with sponsorship regulations and tax guidelines
Additional duties asassigned

What Success Looks Like

Regular facilitation of meaningful donor engagement activities that leadto new connections and giving opportunities
Clear identification and documentation of planned giving intentions, ensuring donors’wishes are understood, and next steps are clear
Clear handoffs to the CEO for top prospects, with strong preparation andfollow-through
Timely, accurate reporting that helps leadership track progress and plan strategically

Qualifications

Experience managing donor relationships and asking for gifts; small‑group facilitation skills are a plus
Strongcommunication skills in a variety of settings
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Experience with afundraising CRM, online giving platforms, and community outreach tools
Ability to travel regionally 30-40% of the time to meet withprospective donors

How We Work

Donor-Driven Impact: We prioritize meaningful connections and make givingsimple, clear, and rewarding.
Collaborative Excellence: We work as one team, sharing knowledge, aligning efforts, and celebratingsuccess together.
Purposeful Action: We strive to ensure every action leads to a clear next step, ensuring progress andaccountability in everything we do.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement: We embrace curiosity, test new ideas, and scale whatworks to create lasting value.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to foundation@csc.edu. Please use “CSF Director of Major Gifts” in the subject line.

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