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Foundation Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field. Employers filing an LCA must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and the annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Working Title:
Foundation Director - State Prog Admin Manager
Institution:
Ridgewater College
Classification Title:
State Prog Admin Manager
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Managerial Plan
City:
Hutchinson
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$40.86 - $59.07
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Foundation Director develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive fundraising and community engagement program that supports the mission and strategic goals of Ridgewater College and its Foundation. This role oversees fundraising operations, supervises Foundation staff, and provides leadership in annual, endowment, major, planned, and capital giving. Key responsibilities include day-to-day operations, fund/financial accounting oversight, and facilitating board member recruitment, onboarding, and development. The Director also provides oversight of scholarships and other Foundation programs, organizes friend- and fund-raising events, and promotes the Foundation within the community.
The Foundation Director serves as the primary advisor to the Vice President of Enrollment & Advancement and the college President on all Foundation, fundraising, and alumni initiatives. The position requires significant discretion and involvement in policy development and implementation. The Director works closely with internal and external stakeholders, serving as an ambassador to cultivate community partnerships and enhance the visibility of the Foundation.
Principal Responsibilities, Tasks and Performance Indicators
- Foundation Management: Leads, directs and manages Foundation operation as a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Comprehensive Resource Development: Provides strategic direction for developing and managing a comprehensive fundraising program.
- Program Management: Manages grants, alumni relations, and community outreach; oversees scholarships.
- Staff Management
- Other Duties as Assigned
Salary Range:
$84,063 - $121,522 per year: $40.26 - $58.20 hourly
Anticipated Hiring Wage: $84,063 - $104,000 (dependent on experience)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in fundraising and/or non-profit management
- Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic gifts and meeting fundraising goals
- Proven experience planning and executing fundraising events or donor engagement activities
- Leadership and management experience in directing staff, setting priorities, managing change, planning, and organizing work.
- Demonstrated accounting and financial management skills, including experience with general ledger and/or fund accounting, fiscal oversight, reporting, and compliance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively (present to groups, verbally and in writing) and build and maintain effective relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including high profile individuals and diverse campus constituencies.
- Knowledge of nonprofit governance and compliance, including ethical fundraising practices and board operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Experience working in higher education or educational foundations, with an understanding of institutional advancement and donor relations.
- Demonstrated experience in researching, writing, and managing grants from public or private funding sources.
- Experience working with a Board of Directors, including recruitment, training, and strategic engagement.
- Proficiency with donor management and CRM systems, such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
- Strong strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
DESIRED START DATE:
08-25-2026
OPEN DATE:
05-15-2026
CLOSE DATE:
POSTING CONTACT NAME:
Tara Strey
POSTING CONTACT EMAIL:
tara.strey@ridgewater.edu
INTRODUCTION
Working Title:
Foundation Director - State Prog Admin Manager
Institution:
Ridgewater College
Classification Title:
State Prog Admin Manager
Bargaining Unit / Union:
220: Managerial Plan
City:
Hutchinson
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$40.86 - $59.07
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Foundation Director develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive fundraising and community engagement program that supports the mission and strategic goals of Ridgewater College and its Foundation. This role oversees fundraising operations, supervises Foundation staff, and provides leadership in annual, endowment, major, planned, and capital giving. Key responsibilities include day-to-day operations, fund/financial accounting oversight, and facilitating board member recruitment, onboarding, and development. The Director also provides oversight of scholarships and other Foundation programs, organizes friend- and fund-raising events, and promotes the Foundation within the community.
The Foundation Director serves as the primary advisor to the Vice President of Enrollment & Advancement and the college President on all Foundation, fundraising, and alumni initiatives. The position requires significant discretion and involvement in policy development and implementation. The Director works closely with internal and external stakeholders, serving as an ambassador to cultivate community partnerships and enhance the visibility of the Foundation.
Principal Responsibilities, Tasks and Performance Indicators
- Foundation Management: Leads, directs and manages Foundation operation as a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Comprehensive Resource Development: Provides strategic direction for developing and managing a comprehensive fundraising program.
- Program Management: Manages grants, alumni relations, and community outreach; oversees scholarships.
- Staff Management
- Other Duties as Assigned
Salary Range:
$84,063 - $121,522 per year: $40.26 - $58.20 hourly
Anticipated Hiring Wage: $84,063 - $104,000 (dependent on experience)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in fundraising and/or non-profit management
- Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic gifts and meeting fundraising goals
- Proven experience planning and executing fundraising events or donor engagement activities
- Leadership and management experience in directing staff, setting priorities, managing change, planning, and organizing work.
- Demonstrated accounting and financial management skills, including experience with general ledger and/or fund accounting, fiscal oversight, reporting, and compliance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively (present to groups, verbally and in writing) and build and maintain effective relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including high profile individuals and diverse campus constituencies.
- Knowledge of nonprofit governance and compliance, including ethical fundraising practices and board operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Experience working in higher education or educational foundations, with an understanding of institutional advancement and donor relations.
- Demonstrated experience in researching, writing, and managing grants from public or private funding sources.
- Experience working with a Board of Directors, including recruitment, training, and strategic engagement.
- Proficiency with donor management and CRM systems, such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
- Strong strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
DESIRED START DATE:
08-25-2026
OPEN DATE:
05-15-2026
CLOSE DATE:
POSTING CONTACT NAME:
Tara Strey
POSTING CONTACT EMAIL:
tara.strey@ridgewater.edu
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Foundation Director
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional licenses, and letters confirming your degree directly relates to foundation leadership. USCIS scrutinizes Foundation Director petitions because the role can seem generalist, so a clear credential-to-job-duty match is your first line of defense.
Target nonprofits with cap-exempt H-1B filing history
Universities, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year and bypass the lottery entirely. Prioritizing these employers expands your window far beyond the April 1 registration deadline.
Verify prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Foundation Director roles often span multiple SOC codes depending on the organization's focus. Run your specific job title and location through OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the wage floor your employer's LCA must certify.
Find H-1B-sponsoring foundations through Migrate Mate
Search Foundation Director roles on Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in this occupation. That filing history signals a sponsor that already understands the specialty occupation argument for your role.
Negotiate the offer before the LCA filing window closes
Your employer must have a certified LCA before submitting your H-1B petition. Build at least three to four weeks into your offer timeline for DOL certification, then confirm the employer's legal team is ready to file I-129 before October 1.
Prepare a detailed duties memo for your attorney
Foundation Director job descriptions vary widely across organizations. Write a narrative that maps each core duty, such as grant strategy, board relations, and major donor cultivation, to the specific degree fields they require so the specialty occupation argument holds under USCIS review.
H-1B Visa Foundation Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Foundation Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate that the specific position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as nonprofit management, public administration, business, or a field aligned with the foundation's programmatic focus. Roles at larger foundations with complex grant portfolios tend to make a stronger specialty occupation case than generalist director titles at smaller organizations.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Foundation Director positions?
University-affiliated foundations, hospital foundations, and research institution endowments are strong candidates because they often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Large independent foundations with dedicated HR infrastructure are also realistic sponsors. You can filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation on Migrate Mate before reaching out.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for a Foundation Director job search?
Cap-subject employers must register you in USCIS's lottery in March for an October 1 start date. If you're targeting a cap-exempt employer, such as a university foundation or nonprofit research center, there's no lottery and no fixed start date, which gives you significantly more scheduling flexibility across the calendar year.
What SOC code applies to Foundation Director roles, and why does it matter for my H-1B petition?
Most Foundation Director positions are classified under SOC 11-2033 (Fundraising Managers) or SOC 11-9039 (Education and Nonprofit Administrators, All Other), depending on the role's primary duties. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the LCA, so confirming the correct code with your attorney before the petition is filed prevents wage compliance issues later.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new foundation employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and petition, and the specialty occupation argument must hold for the specific duties of the new role.