Chief Development Officer / Vice President of Development

POSITION TITLE:               Chief Development Officer

Administrator:                  President & CEO

Experience Required:       Minimum 10+ years’ professional fundraising experience with progressive responsibilities, campaign management, a proven track record in securing major gift commitments, and demonstrated ability to organize, motivate, and manage a team of skilled professionals.

Experience Preferred:       Comprehensive campaign experience, preferably in a higher education setting.  Dynamic team leadership.

Education Required:         Baccalaureate Degree and experience, or Masters’ Degree

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chief Development Officer (“CDO”) of the Montana State University Alumni Foundation (“Alumni Foundation”) provides strategic leadership and direction for the Alumni Foundation’s development enterprise across colleges, units, and constituent groups.  The CDO leads a high-performing team while managing a personal portfolio focused on principle-level major gifts.  The CDO partners closely with Montana State University (“MSU”) leadership to set fundraising strategies and goals, drive comprehensive campaign planning and execution, and cultivate a culture of collaboration, transparency, and results. The CDO is a member of the Alumni Foundation’s Leadership Team and reports directly to the President and CEO (“President”) of the Alumni Foundation.

The CDO role is an onsite position in Bozeman, MT.  Complete job description and application are available at www.msuaf.org/careers.