CareerPlan

Senior Director of Development for Special Projects - MSUAASF Range E

Marshall, USFull-time$64k–$129k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leads major and principal gift fundraising for assigned university and project areas, serving as the recognized expert in major gift strategy.

Role type

Senior Director of Development (Fundraising)

Builds

Significant philanthropic commitments for university special projects and strategic priorities

Domain

Higher Education / Non-profit Fundraising

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Major gift fundraising, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, negotiation, donor database management

Preferred skills

Closing 6-figure+ commitments, direct experience at Southwest Minnesota State University

Responsibilities

Engage alumni, donors, corporations, and foundations to secure significant philanthropic commitments; collaborate with university leadership on strategic fundraising priorities.

Seniority

Senior Director, limited-term leadership