Manager of Development

Pay grade level: Grade 15. Compensation up to $84,132, commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, exempt staff position.

About the role

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. This position focuses on major gifts, donor engagement, scholarship gifts, and community partnerships that support student success, workforce development, and institutional priorities. The Manager 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 of 50–75 prospects, building 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

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

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Variable schedule may be required to meet operational needs, including evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions

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