Manager - Foundation Development & Gift Planning

Job Category

FVTC Worksite

Hours Per Week

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Fundraising Strategy & Resource Development

• Contribute to the planning and execution of Foundation fundraising efforts, including long-term and annual fundraising goals.

• Identify opportunities for financial and in-kind contributions that support the College's students, programs, and facilities.

• Establish annual scholarship fundraising goals and identify donor resources.

• Solicit scholarship funds and work with donors to establish criteria for new scholarships.

Planned Giving & Legacy Giving

• Implement and maintain a Foundation planned giving program.

• Identify key donors for engagement and membership in the FVTC Foundation Legacy Circle.

• Manage Crescendo external planned giving website.

• Build relationships with estate planning and wealth management professionals.

Donor Stewardship, Cultivation & Relationship Management

• Provide outstanding stewardship to current and prospective FVTC Foundation donors.

• Foster relationships with individual and family donors, including current and former FVTC staff, FVTC alumni, and community members.

• Identify potential new donors and relationships utilizing College leadership, Business & Industry Services, Deans, and Advisory Committees.

• Maintain accurate and timely records in donor database.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Strengthen the performance of the Foundation and Community Relations Team by contributing to a culture of hard work, mutual respect, innovative thinking, growth and development, shared successes, and a clear and consistent focus on our mission.

• Oversee the FVTC Student Scholarship Program for currently enrolled FVTC students, incoming high school seniors, and additional niche scholarships.

• Oversee Foundation Communications to provide ongoing engagement with donors, encouraging their continued support of FVTC students and interest in the College.

• Partner with the Foundation & Community Relations management team to establish strategies, annual plans, and objectives; and provide leadership to the ongoing operations of the team.

• Contribute to a culture that strengthens the College's position and reputation as a leading, proactive, collaborative, and contributing force in the community.

Community Relations & External Partnerships

• Identify, develop, and strengthen relationships with key College constituencies.

• Identify and develop community partnerships and contribute to a plan that strengthens our connections and relationships with civic, business, cultural, and government leaders.

• Enhance opportunities for professional engagement and networking by involvement in community initiatives and activities.

Events Planning & Constituent Engagement

• Manage activities and engagement of the FVTC Retiree Group.

• Lead planning of annual Achievement Against the Odds recognition event.

• Contribute to the success of the FVTC Foundation Golf Outing and achieving annual fundraising goals.

Personnel Leadership & Talent Development

• Provide leadership to assigned personnel, contributing to a culture of trust and supporting the development of others.

• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring direct report(s). Provide direction, counsel and support that builds the culture of the team.

• Assign and oversee work, share ongoing feedback on performance and outcomes; and conduct performance reviews.

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of regular reports for the Foundation Board, College Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders as requested.

• Serve as an FVTC representative to the WTCS Foundation Leaders Annual Meeting.

• Attend meetings and events as requested by Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate area such as business, management, communications, or community relations. Graduate degree work or other training/experience in resource development, advancement, marketing, or nonprofit leadership preferred.

• Minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, to include experience in securing major gifts, planned gifts, and gifts of noncash assets.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Subject to FVTC's Motor Vehicle Records Check.
• Experience in the nonprofit environment, including research and donor relations.

• Experience in developing and communicating a vision, building relationships, and achieving results.

• Demonstrated initiative, innovation and creativity in fundraising or community partnership projects.

• Excellent writing, speaking and presentations skills.

• Excellent public relations skills, with the ability to represent the College & Foundation with a high degree of personal credibility.

• A commitment to the mission, vision, purposes, and values of the College & Foundation.

• A community-oriented, self-starter who is effective at making appropriate contacts, building relationships, and developing prospective donors.

• Understands the value of the technical college in the community and has the ability to clearly and powerfully articulate its impact.

• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, maintains confidentiality, and exercises sound judgment.

• Highly motivated individual with excellent communications and organizational skills to produce results with minimal supervision.

• Ability to create and strengthen excellent working relationships with internal and external partners.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse Foundation and College leaders and staff, respecting the roles of each position.

• Ability to organize data and information to produce information that can be understood by multiple audiences.

• Ability to manage people, projects, and processes, leading others to achieve results and share in successes.

• Accept responsibility for professional growth and development.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Fox Valley Technical College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Work Environment

• Work will be completed in a hybrid environment, both in person and virtually.

Work environment may change based upon college needs.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting while performing tasks and using a computer system.
• Occasional mobility for meetings, office visits, events, and travel.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of light to moderate items.
• Fine motor skills and repetitive motions associated with typing and office equipment use.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for in-person and electronic interactions.
• Some travel may be required; a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle are required.

EOE/ADA Statement

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FVTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Additional Information

Starting Range: $88,400 - $104,000 per year.
Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data.
Note: Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation guidelines.

At Fox Valley Technical College, we recognize employees as key contributors to our mission and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and excellence. Our total rewards philosophy ensures equitable compensation and benefits, supporting a highly engaged workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options. Employees enjoy paid time off, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and recess periods. We offer life and disability insurance, with options for additional coverage. Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs. Professional development opportunities include training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement. Additional perks at the Appleton Main Campus include an onsite health and wellbeing clinic, dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa, and more.

Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact: Rayon Brown - rayon.brown6751@fvtc.edu (Affirmative Action), TitleIX@fvtc.edu (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires - daniel.squires3328@fvtc.edu (Disability related discrimination).

About Us

Fox Valley Technical College® has been the college of choice in our community for over 100 years. This is because of our outstanding employees. People enjoy working at FVTC because of our collaborative and innovative culture. We celebrate diversity, support equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace. Our focus is on helping people get the skills they need to succeed in their chosen career.