Development Manager: Major Gifts & Partnerships

Kansas City Kansas Community College; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager of Development is responsible for planning, implementation, and management of comprehensive fundraising programs for the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Foundation. The position focuses on major gifts, donor engagement, scholarship gifts, and community partnerships that support student success.

The Manager meets or exceeds budgeted goals, collaborates with leaders to solicit funding, and reports progress to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, journalism, or related field.
• 3–5 years of fund development experience in a nonprofit setting with direct fundraising responsibilities and familiarity with CRM nonprofit software.
• Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising and donor relationship management.
• Master’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of fund development experience in a nonprofit setting with direct fundraising responsibilities and familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge nonprofit software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with College and Foundation priorities through annual, major, and planned gifts.
• Manage a major ($1,000+) donor portfolio between 50 and 75 that builds relationships with alumni, individuals, and organizations to secure philanthropic support.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to support capital, annual, scholarship, and special fundraising initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, alumni, and business partners.
• Provide support and guidance to Foundation Board Members to enhance fundraising engagement.
• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, including recognition, reporting, and communications.
• Maintain accurate donor records and prospect activity in the Foundation’s donor database (CRM).
• Track and report fundraising performance, pipeline activity, and outcomes.
• Assist with planning and execution of Foundation events and donor engagement activities.
• Partner with college departments to identify funding opportunities and priorities.
• Represent the Foundation at campus and community events.
• Ensure compliance with all College policies and ethical fundraising standards.

Skills

Fundraising principles

Donor cultivation

Relationship management

CRM software

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

3-5 years fund development experience

Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Manager of Development is responsible for planning, implementation, and management of comprehensive fundraising programs for the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Foundation. The position focuses on major gifts, donor engagement, scholarship gifts, and community partnerships that support student success.

The Manager meets or exceeds budgeted goals, collaborates with leaders to solicit funding, and reports progress to the Executive Director.