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DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS MIDLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Midland College | Midland, Texas

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Donor Relations reports to the Executive Director of the Midland College Foundation. The Director of Donor Relations is responsible for managing donor relationships to raise financial support for the Midland College Foundation and Midland College. The Director of Donor Relations, in partnership with the Executive Director, is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. Primary activities include personal contacts, assisting with fundraising events, planned-giving, solicitation of corporate gifts, as well as donor acknowledgement and assisting with donor records.

ABOUT MIDLAND COLLEGE

At Midland College, we believe education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for future generations. As a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin, we serve dual-credit students, first-time-in-college learners, adult students, and working professionals. Through strong partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, business and industry, and community organizations, we make education accessible, prepare students for meaningful careers, and help shape the future of our region.

Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better.

Three Core Values define our culture

YES We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
STUDENTS Student success is at the center of every decision we make.
ACT We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.

We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.

What You Can Expect at Midland College

• A leadership team committed to action, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• A Board of Trustees that values stewardship, innovation, and long-term vision
• A community that believes deeply in the power of education to create opportunities
• Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, every single day

If you're passionate about making a difference, excited by growth and innovation, and ready to help students succeed while strengthening the Permian Basin, we invite you to join our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a member of the Midland College Foundation team, working closely with the Executive Director of the Midland College Foundation
• Through discovery, cultivation, and stewardship methods, increase existing donor base, provide leadership to current and prospective donors in establishing clear and effective criteria that will best meet donor wishes and College needs Engage directly with and inform prospective donors about Midland College’s mission, goals, needs, and gift opportunities
• Cultivate dynamic relationships with donors
• Establish and oversee a process for communicating with donors, through correspondence, impact reports, donor meetings, etc.
• Organize and engage in the cultivation and stewardship of donors through personal contact, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, written correspondence
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Midland community and surrounding areas
• Procure corporate and major individual gifts and sponsorships
• Work with Executive Director of the Midland College Foundation to successfully implement appeals for major and planned gifts
• Assist with the coordination of community-wide donor-centered events, including donor appreciation events and planned-giving events
• Work closely with the Marketing Department to enhance donor connections and sponsorships
• Must be available for evenings and weekends for special events, meetings, training, and conferences
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience with donor relations experience
• Minimum of one year of experience working with donor relations and fundraising experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the function and role of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in the community
• Experience dealing with the public and students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and detail oriented tasks
• Effectively manage time and priorities to meet established deadlines
• Work in a team environment with multiple, sometimes changing priorities
• Interact with donors, students, and colleagues in a professional manner
• Participate on behalf of the Institutional Advancement Office and Midland College in community organizations and associations as assigned
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance polices

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Four or more years of donor relations and fundraising experience
• Academic and administrative experience
• Experience working with donor software; Raiser’s Edge

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical office
• Business Hours
• M Th 8:00 am 5:00 pm F 8:00 am 12:00 pm
• summer M Th 7:30 am 5:30 pm
• Periodic evening and weekend hours during peak periods (example open enrollment, payroll)
• Occasional travel (less than 10%)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Use of manual dexterity
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Duties performed both indoors and outdoors
• Work both on-campus and off-campus
• This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town

Salary Range 78,843 - 105,138

BENEFITS

Midland College faculty and staff enjoy a comprehensive choice of insurance plans* and retirement savings programs

• medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, FSA
• retirement savings programs
• tuition remission for employees
• generous paid time off including winter break

To learn more go to Midland College Benefits *eligibility may vary based on job classification

SECURITY SENSITIVITY

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, CV/resume, and transcripts (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days