Position Status- Full Time

Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary- The Director of Donor Relations reports to the Executive Director of Development and Operations. The Director of Donor Relations is responsible for managing donor relationships to raise financial support for the Midland College Foundation and Midland College. The Director of Donor Relations, in partnership with the Executive Director of Development and Operations, is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. Primary activities include personal contacts, assisting with fundraising events, planned giving, solicitation of corporate gifts, as well as donor acknowledgement and assisting with donor records.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience with donor relations experience
Fundraising experience and four years of experience working in donor relations
Knowledge and understanding of the function and role of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in the Midland community
Experience dealing with the public and students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and detail-oriented tasks
Effectively manage time and priorities to meet established deadlines
Work in a team environment with multiple, sometimes changing priorities
Interact with donors, students, and colleagues in a professional manner
Participate on behalf of the Institutional Advancement Office and Midland College in community organizations and associations as assigned
Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College's insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

Four or more years of donor relations and fundraising experience
Academic and administrative experience
Experience working with donor software; Raiser's Edge

Essential Functions

Serve as a member of the Institutional Advancement team, working closely with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and the Executive Director of Development and Operations
Through discovery, cultivation, and stewardship methods, increase existing donor base, provide leadership to current and prospective donors in establishing clear and effective criteria that will best meet donor wishes and College needs
Engage directly with and inform prospective donors about Midland College's mission, goals, needs, and gift opportunities
Cultivate dynamic relationships with donors
Establish and oversee a process for communicating with donors through correspondence, impact reports, donor meetings, etc.
Organize and engage in the cultivation and stewardship of donors through personal contact, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, written correspondence
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Midland community and surrounding areas
Procure corporate and major individual gifts and sponsorships
Work with the Executive Director-Development and Operations and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement to successfully implement appeals for major and planned gifts
Assist with the coordination of community-wide donor-centered events, including donor appreciation events and planned giving events
Work closely with the Marketing Department to enhance donor connections and sponsorships
Must be available for evenings and weekends for special events, meetings, training, and conferences
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Use of manual dexterity
The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Duties performed both indoors and outdoors
Work both on-campus and off-campus
This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town

Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Pay Statement- Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number- P01316S2016

Open Date- 12/09/2024

Position Available- Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts (if applicable.) Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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