Director of Foundation Services and Annual Giving

North Hennepin Community College; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,839 - 50,571; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Minnesota is seeking a Director of Foundation Services and Annual Giving to provide strategic leadership in fundraising and financial operations. The role involves managing day-to-day financial operations, developing a comprehensive annual giving plan, and overseeing the constituent relationship management software. Candidates should have at least one year of fundraising experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us in advancing our mission and supporting our students.

Qualifications

• One year of fundraising experience with demonstrated success in annual fund giving campaigns.
• Experience using a constituent relationship management software program.
• Experience with nonprofit budget and financial procedures, including IRS regulations related to charitable donations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills for donor correspondence, including direct and e‑mail appeals.
• Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and data management tools.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day financial operations, process donations and expenses.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving plan.
• Oversee Raiser’s Edge NXT, ensuring accurate donor records.

Skills

Fundraising experience

CRM software proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong writing skills

Microsoft Excel

Data management tools

Commitment to diversity

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Director of Foundation Services and Annual Giving

The Director of Foundation Services and Annual Giving provides strategic leadership in fiscal administration, annual giving fundraising, and customer relationship management (CRM), crafting donor‑centered strategies and communications to strengthen donor engagement and advance the mission of North Hennepin Community College.

Responsibilities include:

• Fiscal Administration – Manage day‑to‑day financial operations, process donations and expenses, track endowment and restricted funds, budget, reconcile, and act as the primary contact for the Foundation’s annual audit.
• Fundraising – Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving plan, write persuasive donor appeals and communications inspire generosity from alumni, employees, and friends of the college.
• CRM – Oversee Raiser’s Edge NXT, ensure accurate donor records and data integrity, and provide data analysis and reporting to support fundraising strategy and donor engagement.

This position plays a critical role in sustaining the Foundation’s ability to support students, programs, and campus priorities. The Foundation team encourages collaboration and continuous improvement in donor engagement.

Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of fundraising experience with demonstrated success in annual fund giving campaigns.
• Experience using a constituent relationship management software program.
• Experience with nonprofit budget and financial procedures, including IRS regulations related to charitable donations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills for donor correspondence, including direct and e‑mail appeals, thank‑you letters, stewardship reports, and informational materials.
• Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and data management tools.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• 3+ years of fundraising and/or foundation services experience within higher education.
• Experience compiling the CASE VSE report.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with higher education institutions and community partners.
• Experience with endowment and scholarship management.

Other Requirements

The vacancy is posted online from December 29, 2025, through January 16, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m. on January 16, 2026. Internal applicants need to apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday. Application must include a letter of interest and resume.