Manager of Development

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

Job summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College Foundation seeks a Manager of Development to lead comprehensive fundraising programs focused on major gifts, donor engagement, scholarship gifts, and community partnerships that support student success and workforce development.

The role engages alumni, individuals, corporate and foundation supporters, and manages a major donor portfolio while collaborating with College leadership to meet Foundation goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, journalism, or related field.
• 3–5 years of fund development experience with direct fundraising responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising and donor relationship management.
• Familiarity with CRM nonprofit software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with College and Foundation priorities.
• Manage a major donor portfolio of 50–75 donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
• 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.
• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, including recognition, reporting, and communications.
• Maintain accurate donor records and track fundraising performance and outcomes.

Skills

Fundraising principles

Donor cultivation

Relationship building

Project management

Stewardship practices

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management/related field

Master’s degree in nonprofit management (preferred)

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Moves management CRM

Job description

Manager of Development

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: Grade 15
Compensation: up to $84,132. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Full-Time Staff
Department: Foundation
Reports to: Executive Director of Foundation
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

The Manager of Development is responsible for the 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, workforce development, and institutional priorities. This individual is directly involved in activities that engage individuals, alumni, and corporate and foundation support.
The Manager meets or exceeds budgeted goals, helps develop the Foundation goals, and collaborates with other leaders in the organization to identify and solicit funding that supports the mission. Reporting to the Executive Director. The Manager collaborates with the Executive Director to review progress against goals and ensure the strategies will meet the needs of the organization so it can better serve its students and all other constituents.
This role serves as a key liaison between the Foundation, College Leadership, Foundation Board of Directors, and external stakeholders throughout Wyandotte County and the greater Kansas City region.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, and stewardship practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various populations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Highlight and articulate college and foundation strategic goals.
• Understand Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or related moves management CRM.
• Be a developer of strategic and meaningful relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in nonprofit management, communications, journalism, or related field.
• Three to five (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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affidivative Action Educational Institution