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Program Manager - Donor Compliance Services

The Iowa State University Foundation seeks a highly motivated individual to join its team of accomplished professionals. The position performs as a professional partner/resource to Foundation staff and campus administrators.

Responsibilities include drafting gift agreements, performing periodic reviews on accounts to examine compliance with donor intent, providing expert knowledge in matters related to the administration of gift agreements, conducting outreach and training for campus administrators, and developing effective staff training for enhancing the understanding of agreements, guidelines and issues.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of professional experience with an emphasis in accounting, finance, gift/estate planning, gift/grant administration and/or transactional law. Must be highly organized, possess the ability to concurrently advance multiple projects, maintain confidentiality and be deadline oriented. Leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse team of people are necessary. Ideal candidates will share our organizational values of Integrity, Donor-Centeredness, Diversity of Thought, Innovation, and Balance.

Prior higher education, public sector, nonprofit, and/or philanthropic administrative experience in a constituency responsive fast paced team environment involving agreements, policies and compliance issues is preferred.

Director of Development - College of Veterinary Medicine

The ISU Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and performance-oriented fundraising professional to personally raise major gifts for high priority projects within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Incumbent will identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors giving personal, corporate or foundation gifts while establishing relationships with key administrators and faculty in facilitating fundraising.

The Iowa State University Foundation is currently engaged in a multi-year, $800 million comprehensive campaign, Campaign Iowa State: With Pride and Purpose. The successful candidate will promote donor-centered philanthropy, a critical aspect allowing Iowa State University to continually achieve excellence both in fundraising and within its academic mission. By working with development staff members and key administrators, the successful candidate will support and enhance the organization’s collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Candidates for the position are required to have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of significant fundraising or related experience. Experience working in a complex university setting is highly desirable. Willingness to travel extensively nationwide, excellent writing, listening, and speaking skills are required as well as strong organizational and time-management skills, computer competence, adaptability, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment. Organizational fit is the key. Ideal candidates will share our organizational values of Integrity, Donor-Centeredness, Diversity of Thought, Innovation and Balance.

Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

The Iowa State University Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and performance-oriented fundraising professional to lead and manage our Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) fundraising program. Essential duties include personally cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of leadership and major gift level corporate and foundation prospects, managing/coaching the ISU Foundation’s CFR staff, and working with interdisciplinary teams across campus to maximize the ISU Foundation’s fundraising efforts on behalf of Iowa State University.

The Iowa State University Foundation is currently engaged in a multi-year, $800 million comprehensive campaign, Campaign Iowa State: With Pride and Purpose. As the unit leader, the successful candidate will promote donor-centered philanthropy, a critical aspect allowing Iowa State University to continually achieve excellence both in fundraising and within its academic mission. By working with development staff members and key administrators, the successful candidate will support and enhance the organization’s collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Candidates for the position are required to have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of significant fundraising or related experience. Three years of management experience is preferred. Experience working in a complex university setting is highly desirable. Willingness to travel extensively nationwide, excellent writing, listening, and speaking skills are required as well as strong organizational and time-management skills, computer competence, adaptability, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment. Organizational fit is the key. Ideal candidates will share our organizational values of Integrity, Donor-Centeredness, Diversity of Thought, Innovation and Balance.

If you would like to join an accomplished and enthusiastic team of fundraising professionals, please send a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Kevin Stow, Human Resources, ISU Foundation, 2505 University Blvd., Ames, IA 50010 or by e-mail to candyn@foundation.iastate.edu

Review of applicants will begin immediately and proceed until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.

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