"Assistant Director of Development"

Job Description

This position will manage and support the fundraising efforts for annual appeals to all constituent groups that support Southwest Minnesota State University, develop strategies to increase donations over time, and work closely with the Director of Development to strengthen relationships with donors. Annual appeals include telephone outreach, email and texting campaigns, postal mail solicitations, social media campaigns, and website donation forms. This activity requires extensive work with the alumni and donor database to coordinate and track solicitations and create mailing, phone call, and other required contact lists. The primary goal of this position is to provide funding to the Southwest Fund, but annual appeals also help fund scholarships, academic programs, athletics, capital projects, and other areas of campus. This position will also lead planning efforts for M4L Day, the social and crowdfunding annual day of giving for SMSU, Give to Mustangs, Win a Mustang Sweepstakes, and the Southwest Celebration, which highlights activity in many areas on campus to alumni and friends during homecoming.

Salary Range

$47,607.00 - $93,342.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of recent (in the last 5 years) experience in at least one of the following areas: fundraising, customer database management, direct mail marketing, social media marketing, telemarketing, or another related field. Must have experience working with Microsoft Office and be proficient with Excel. Experience with any type of database software used to create contact lists, queries, and reports. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualification

Master's degree. Experience with Raiser's Edge donor database software or other alumni database management software. Experience with database queries and data management.

Other

Priority will be given to those who apply by 7/9/2025. Work Shift: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Telework: No.

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.