Director of Development

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Job Title: Director of Development

Company Name:	Kansas State University Foundation
Location:	Manhattan, KS
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	02/13/2026
Expire Date:	03/17/2026
Job Categories:	Human Resources, Sports and Recreation, Development and Fund Raising, Nonprofit and Volunteer Services

Job Description

Director of Development

Compensation: $100,000-$125,000

Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Manhattan, KS (onsite)

Supporting College: College of Education

What we offer:

Competitive benefits package including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits. A 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal and volunteer. Six weeks of paid parental leave. Paid holidays and company paid HSA contributions. A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework
Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
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What does success look like in this position?

Motivated leader who can balance raising money and leading a team of fundraisers, understanding the importance of both.
Ability to meet pre-established goals in face-to-face visits, dollars raised, and proposals delivered.
Comfortable presenting materials and not afraid to make the ask at $50k+

A day in the life could be:

In collaboration with university partners and foundation colleagues, discuss major donor prospects, strategy, and solicitations. Make qualification calls/visits, and in some cases cultivate, solicit, provide recognition, and steward appropriately major gifts for the College of Education, with an emphasis on gifts of $50,000+. Manage staff, including recruitment, retention, performance management, coaching and development. Utilize KSUF resources to facilitate professional development for the team and grow the talent pipeline.

Requirements

5+ years of metrics-driven fundraising experience requiring measurable output, with an emphasis on managing a portfolio of donors and closing gifts
2+ years of leadership experience overseeing individual contributors, with a proven ability to inspire teams and effectively give and receive constructive feedback
Experience calling, conducting face-to-face appointments, managing relationships, creating and presenting proposals, and other fundamental elements of client/donor relationship or sales-related activities
Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse client base, with an emphasis on engaged listening, and success working in a team setting
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license with an acceptable driving record

What we want:

Bachelor’s degree
Ability to prioritize and organize/follow through on complex projects and plans to deliver results, while meeting deadlines
Solid understanding of development techniques and systems based on past performance

Travel:

Significant travel required

Salary Description

$100,000 - $125,000 annually

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Contact Information

Company Name:

Kansas State University Foundation

Website:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3921491

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