What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Executive Director position at Western Dakota Tech?

Salary : $60,694.00 - $92,643.00 Annually

Location : Rapid City, SD

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00236

Department : President

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Position Description

Please note : Interviews will be scheduled beginning January 21, 2025

The Foundation Director is responsible for the overall management of development efforts and stewardship of external resources on behalf of Western Dakota Tech. Resources include private contributions from donors and private / foundation investments through the Foundation. Provide leadership for the Foundation and coordination between the Foundation, the community and all departments of the College. Recommends to the President and the Foundation Board of Directors, courses of action which strategically link the needs of Western Dakota Tech with available external resources, both private and public. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws; and the Foundation's policies and practices.

Position Essential Duties

In cooperation with the President of Western Dakota Tech, develop a comprehensive strategic plan for resource development in support of the College's goals.
Work with the Western Dakota Tech's President and Foundation Board to develop, prioritize, and implement broad-based funding campaigns to address strategic funding needs.
Work in cooperation with key Western Dakota Tech personnel, the Foundation Board, and community partners to develop and implement a capital campaign strategy that will identify priorities, new relationships, new sources of funds and new ways to fundraise.
Develop and implement strategic plans that incorporate industry participation and institution support.
Develop strategic initiatives for the planned giving program to supplement and enhance other fund development programs. Work with community agencies and representatives to encourage, solicit, and recognize the components of this program.
Identify new business and program opportunities with business, non-profits, education, and government entities.
Identify, develop and maintain prospective corporate and foundation partners through active and extensive participation in community activities.
Integrate private contributions, private grants, and institute initiatives, allowing Western Dakota Tech to address critical college needs.
Encourage individuals, corporations, and foundations to establish, or contribute to special funds through endowments, trusts, donations of gifts-in-kind or bequests.
Compose, type, and maintain routine correspondence, reports, and various other materials and projects. Submit reports and documents as deemed necessary.
Develop and implement strategies to grow Western Dakota Tech's alumni program.
Create, implement, and manage Western Dakota Tech's scholarship and endowment on behalf of donors.
Manage and monitor monthly financials through the Foundation's financial database; monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts, scholarships and endowments. Provide monthly financial reports to the finance committee and complete annual audited reports.
Perform related duties as the Western Dakota Technical Institute assigned. This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only essential functions to be performed. The employee occupying this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by his / her supervisor. All tasks assigned must be performed on a regular and consistent basis.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing & Sales, Human Services, or related field with a successful track record in sales and / or fundraising, or a combination of education and experience to perform this job successfully.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of fundraising and fundraising strategies.

Knowledge of current technology used in educational services and scholarship databases.

Knowledge of managerial and leadership principles and practices.

Knowledge of policies, procedures, functions, and organization of assigned areas of responsibility.

Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.

Knowledge of project management and ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Ability to plan and organize and be a self-starter.

Ability to promote excellent organizational, interpersonal, human relations, financial management, and analytical and team building skills to the Foundation team.

Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Ability to perform consistently under pressure of deadlines and other administrative demands and works cooperatively with others.

Sales ability- ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea.

Negotiating skills - ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.

Persuasive skills - ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.

Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.

Presentation skills - ability to effectively present information publicly.

Analyzing and troubleshooting difficult situations accurately and adopting effective courses of action.

Effectively responding to all situations / incidents using sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion.

Western Dakota Technical College is recruiting candidates who have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

EOE / Statement of Non-Discrimination / Annual Security Report

WDT subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, mental and / or physical challenge, disability, gender identity, gender expression status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resource at 605-718-2402. (8.1.2020)

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT / CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS : The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college's Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Tech's Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Western Dakota Tech website at A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Western Dakota 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 or by calling (605) 718-2931.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - MUST COMPLY WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986

Western Dakota Technical College offers a wide range of excellent benefits. about our organization offerings.

Briefly describe successful fundraising campaigns you have led.

How do you engage and cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and community stakeholders?

How do you align fundraising goals with an organization's broader strategic objectives, mission, and vision?

How do you effectively collaborate and work with an Independent Board of Directors?

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