Director of Development (MSUAASF Range D)
minnstate · Winona · On-site
Pay: USD 54,616 – 117,191 a year
Posted Oct 7, 2026
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Working Title:
Director of Development (MSUAASF Range D)
Institution:
Winona State University
Classification Title:
MSUAASF Range D
Bargaining Unit / Union:
211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty
City:
Winona
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$54,616.00 - $117,191.00 Job Description
The Director of Development serves as a primary major gift officer for Winona State University, contributing to the success and growth of the University Advancement Division by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to meet the university’s major gift, capital campaign and planned giving fundraising goals. This position also assists with development and implementation of programs and events sponsored by the University Advancement Division.
Responsibilities:
1. Major Gifts. Manage a portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation donors and prospects with significant giving capacity to accomplish their giving objectives in the form of major and planned gifts. Develop institutionally strong relationships with internal and external constituencies, implementing effective communication strategies, providing options for engagement, and opportunities for benefactors to co-mission with WSU. Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle: work with the development team to identify major donor prospects; initiate contacts with potential major donors; develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers; move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; make solicitations when appropriate; maintain stewardship contacts with donors, all in support of WSU’s mission. Ensure effective coordination of efforts to reinforce the prospect relationship continuum. Follow procedures for tracking and reporting prospect activity and outcomes. Execute and report on quarterly/annual fundraising goals. Convey the university’s goals and make a case for support and build a culture of philanthropy.
2. Program Development. Contribute to goals of the institution’s University Advancement Division by assisting in projects related to marketing, institutional image, alumni, public, community and government relations. Participate in alumni and friend events, regional receptions, recognitions, reunions, homecoming, etc. Participate in Advancement Division team efforts including prospect management, solicitation strategy and internal planning.
3. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of Winona State University. Including but not limited to participating on university committees to provide development perspective and keeping current on programs and faculty and student initiatives.
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