Position Summary
Transform lives by being responsible for establishing and growing the alumni association and supporting the Foundation’s philanthropic presence. This role develops, cultivates, and stewards alumni. Activities include day-to-day administration of the scholarship funds, cultivation events, and annual campaigns.

Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to increase support from employees, individuals, community, corporations, retirees, and alumni.

Develop, implement, and manage fundraising strategies and programs to include planned giving, annual campaigns, and major gifts.

Manage a portfolio of alumni to include identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Prepare written proposals, informational materials, and other materials appropriate to secure gifts and grants.

Analyze and report on fundraising progress and outcomes.

Collaborate with Mid-State employees to create opportunities to build and expand positive alumni relationships.

Work with Business Office to assure accurate accounting of donations.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field required. 

Minimum of two years of work experience in marketing, public relations, or community/fund development required.

Demonstrated successful fundraising experience preferred. Preferably with non-profit, education, or charitable foundations.

Experience in and with alumni relations, college foundations, community relations, and marketing within an educational environment preferred.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or ability to learn systems required.

Must possess excellent problem resolution, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.

Must possess ability to:

• Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjust effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach toward work.

Must embrace Mid-State’s core values of student centeredness, commitment, accountability, respect, integrity, and exceptional service.

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; paid time off and holidays; flexible spending account; Wisconsin Retirement System; 403(b) and 457; employee assistance program; educational assistance; and employee wellness program.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.  You should have the following information available when completing an application:

• Contact information (addresses, phone numbers)
• Employment History
• Education
• Electronic copy of resume and transcripts

Application materials submitted via mail, fax, email, or in-person will not be considered.

Incomplete applications or applications noting "See Resume" will not be considered.

Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications starting May 27, 2025.  Applications received on or after May 27th may be considered in a secondary pool.

Please note that Mid-State’s main form of communication during the recruitment process is email.  In addition to receiving communications from email addresses with an @mstc.edu domain, you may receive emails from donotreply@invalidemail.com.  Please be sure to watch your inbox as well as junk, spam, and clutter folders.

Equal Opportunity
Mid-State Technical College, an equal opportunity employer and educator, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other applicable legislated categories, in its services, employment programs, and/or its educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admission, treatment, and access. Mid-State Technical College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: VP-Human Resources, 32nd Street N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, Phone: 715-422-5325 or Email:aaeo@mstc.edu.

Optimize Your Online Application Experience
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If you experience issues in submitting your online application, please contact Human Resources at 715.422.5568.