Fund Manager

University of South Dakota Foundation and Alumni Association; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative, values-based culture

Mission-driven work supporting students and programs

Opportunity for meaningful donor impact

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Vermillion, SD, is seeking a Fund Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of foundation funds, ensuring compliance and alignment with donor intent. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with fund management systems like Blackbaud. This role offers the opportunity to impact student programs directly and foster strong partnerships within the campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit, finance, accounting, or business.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with CRM and fund management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage foundation funds and ensure compliance.
• Prepare data-informed reports for donors and leadership.
• Serve as the point of contact for campus partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of nonprofit compliance

Experience with Excel

Fund management systems (Blackbaud preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

📍 Vermillion, SD (preferred) | Full-time

At the University of South Dakota Foundation & Alumni Association, our work is simple and powerful: Create Lasting Impact. We’re looking for a Fund Manager to help steward that impact by ensuring donor funds are managed with integrity, clarity, and care.

About the Role

The Fund Manager oversees the full lifecycle of foundation funds from creation through reporting ensuring alignment with donor intent, regulatory compliance, and strong partnerships across campus. This role is a key connector between finance, development, donor relations, and campus stakeholders, turning generosity into meaningful results.

What You’ll Do

• Manage foundation funds, gift agreements, and fund activity in collaboration with the Finance and Gift Processing teams.
• Partner with finance to ensure accurate tracking, compliance, and reporting
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for campus partners on fund usage
• Prepare clear, data-informed reports for donors, leadership, and the Board
• Support strong donor stewardship through meaningful impact reporting

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (nonprofit, finance, accounting, business)
• Knowledge of nonprofit compliance and fund accounting
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience with Excel and CRM/fund management systems (Blackbaud preferred)

Why Join USDFAA

• Mission-driven work that directly supports students and programs
• A collaborative, values-based culture
• The opportunity to bring structure, clarity, and excellence to donor impact

Apply here: For more information visit usdalumni.com/careers.

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