Description

The Director of Advancement provides oversight to the NMHU Foundation operations as well as leading the Major and Planned Giving efforts of the Foundation. Under the direction of the VP of Student & Donor Engagement, the Director of Advancement will supervise the Foundation Financial Officer, and all externally contracted vendors and consultant relationships, as well as carry a portfolio of high lever major and planned giving donors. The Director of Advancement will be responsible for meeting revenue goals for major planned giving, a significant portion of Foundation total revenue.

• Manages a portfolio of 50 top donors and prospects for major and planned giving; responsible for achieving revenue and activity goals related to this portfolio;
• Provides oversight for Foundation operations, including but not limited to Foundation budget and financials, stewardship, prospect research, use of vendors and consultants, and office operations;
• Under the supervision of the VP of Student and Donor Engagement, assists in staffing the NMHU Foundation Board and has primary responsibility for staffing the Budget/Finance Committee, Nominations and Governance Committee, and Endowment Committee;
• Reviews Foundation financials and budget performance, including but not limited to audit preparation and documentation, preparation of IRS Form 990, and preparation of IRS Form 1099;
• Prepares and submits grant proposals for the Foundation: collaborates on institutional proposals that must be funded through the Foundation due to its 501(c)(3) status;
• Directs the work of the contracted art curator and Friends of Art appeals and events;
• Maintain regular attendance;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in any field.

Experience: Two (2) years of work experience in a Foundation or non-profit fundraising setting; proficient in working with Raiser’s Edge donor database.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree; graduate of NMHU or member of the Las Vegas, NM community; direct donor contact or fundraising experience, particularly in a higher educational setting; experience working with non-profit boards and committees; experience managing non-profit budgets; successful track record of fundraising.

Special Conditions for Eligibility: Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and odd hours as required. Occasional travel within the state of New Mexico is required, as is occasional out-of-state travel.