"Montana 4-H Foundation Director & Development Officer"

The Montana 4-H Foundation, Inc. and Montana State University Extension are seeking applications for the position of Director & Development Officer of the Montana 4-H Foundation. The Foundation is a separate 501c3 membership organization that partners with the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development at MSU to provide ongoing financial and other resource support to the Montana 4-H program. Currently, Montana 4-H serves 14,000 youth annually through 4-H community clubs, school enrichment, out-of-school programs, and special interest activities. For additional information, please visit the Extension web page or the 4-H website.

Resource development is the major function of the position and will include the following:

• Lead the Board of Directors in the development of a long-range strategic plan of resource development for the Foundation consistent with the identified needs and priorities of the Montana 4-H program obtained from the Montana 4-H Center Director.
• Work with the Board of Directors, including the Director of the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, to identify annual funding needs of the 4-H Foundation.
• Create, implement, and manage the annual budget and fundraising and operations plans.
• Plan, direct, and implement all fundraising activities related to the Foundation including donor contacts, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Research, identify and solicit support from the private sector (individuals, groups, businesses, corporations, foundations, etc.) in cooperation with Board members and other volunteer fundraisers.
• Prepare proposals, as needed, for major donor agreements, endowments, and grant applications.
• Receive, acknowledge, and administer all gifts to the Foundation in accordance with established Foundation policies, including maintaining accurate donor records and notes in the donor database and preparing periodic reports.
• Communicate status of funds to appropriate stakeholders such as donors, recipients, and managed account owners.
• Lead the creation, design, and administration of fundraising campaigns.
• Facilitate the engagement with and reconnect alumni to Montana 4-H.
• Design, coordinate, and provide training on fund development and special projects to Directors, counties, other volunteers, and extension staff.
• Implement fund development and other job duties in accordance with the best practices for positive youth development, state and national 4-H guidelines and best practices for fund development, following the guidelines and ethics for Montana 4-H.

Coordinate operation and financial management of the Foundation by:

• Work in partnership with Foundation’s Program Manager to maintain an updated donor management information system, financial information system, and reports to counties and donors.
• Work with the Montana 4-H Center Director and staff to obtain impact statements and funding priorities for statewide 4-H programming and to provide and account for budgeted program funds and donor opportunities.
• Hire, manage, and evaluate staff.
• Provide leadership to all contracted individuals.
• Provide effective and timely communications to Directors, donors, county and state extension staff, volunteers and 4-H organizations through newsletters, website, and social media avenues.
• Maintain effective relations with the Board of Directors, including budget and fiscal reports, and board designated committees.
• Participate in training and professional affiliations.
• Provide outreach activities including presentations and workshops, as they relate to the 4-H Foundation.
• Additional duties as assigned

Accountability and relationships for this position shall be to:

• MSU Extension, Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, and the Montana 4-H Foundation Board of Directors for effective management and operation of the Montana 4-H Foundation.

MUST apply online at www.montana.edu/extension/careers

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