Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX 79705Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeSalary Range: $78,843.00 - $105,138.00 Salary/yearJob Category: EducationDIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS MIDLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Midland College | Midland, Texas
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Donor Relations reports to the Executive Director of the Midland College Foundation. The Director of Donor Relations is responsible for managing donor relationships to raise financial support for the Midland College Foundation and Midland College. The Director of Donor Relations, in partnership with the Executive Director, is responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. Primary activities include personal contacts, assisting with fundraising events, planned-giving, solicitation of corporate gifts, as well as donor acknowledgement and assisting with donor records.
ABOUT MIDLAND COLLEGE
At Midland College, we believe education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity for future generations. As a driving force for workforce development and economic growth in the Permian Basin, we serve dual-credit students, first-time-in-college learners, adult students, and working professionals. Through strong partnerships with K-12 schools, universities, business and industry, and community organizations, we make education accessible, prepare students for meaningful careers, and help shape the future of our region.
Midland College is a dynamic institution experiencing rapid enrollment growth and institutional growth. We are continually evaluating how we work, challenging ourselves to improve, and embracing innovation to serve our students and community better.
Three Core Values define our culture
YES We embrace challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
STUDENTS Student success is at the center of every decision we make.
ACT We take ownership, move with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.
We seek individuals who are adaptable, resilient, and energized by change. Our employees ask thoughtful questions, challenge the status quo, solve problems collaboratively, and continuously look for better ways to serve students. We work hard, think strategically, and hold ourselves accountable. We also believe great teams support one another, celebrate successes, and bring positivity, perspective, and a sense of humor to the workplace.
What You Can Expect at Midland College
A leadership team committed to action, collaboration, and continuous improvement
A Board of Trustees that values stewardship, innovation, and long-term vision
A community that believes deeply in the power of education to create opportunities
Meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, every single day
If you're passionate about making a difference, excited by growth and innovation, and ready to help students succeed while strengthening the Permian Basin, we invite you to join our team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serve as a member of the Midland College Foundation team, working closely with the Executive Director of the Midland College Foundation
Through discovery, cultivation, and stewardship methods, increase existing donor base, provide leadership to current and prospective donors in establishing clear and effective criteria that will best meet donor wishes and College needs Engage directly with and inform prospective donors about Midland College’s mission, goals, needs, and gift opportunities
Cultivate dynamic relationships with donors
Establish and oversee a process for communicating with donors, through correspondence, impact reports, donor meetings, etc.
Organize and engage in the cultivation and stewardship of donors through personal contact, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, written correspondence
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Midland community and surrounding areas
Procure corporate and major individual gifts and sponsorships
Work with Executive Director of the Midland College Foundation to successfully implement appeals for major and planned gifts
Assist with the coordination of community-wide donor-centered events, including donor appreciation events and planned-giving events
Work closely with the Marketing Department to enhance donor connections and sponsorships
Must be available for evenings and weekends for special events, meetings, training, and conferences
Other duties as assigned
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and experience with donor relations experience
Minimum of one year of experience working with donor relations and fundraising experience
Knowledge and understanding of the function and role of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors in the community
Experience dealing with the public and students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and detail oriented tasks
Effectively manage time and priorities to meet established deadlines
Work in a team environment with multiple, sometimes changing priorities
Interact with donors, students, and colleagues in a professional manner
Participate on behalf of the Institutional Advancement Office and Midland College in community organizations and associations as assigned
Must possess a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance polices
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Four or more years of donor relations and fundraising experience
Academic and administrative experience
Experience working with donor software; Raiser’s Edge
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office
Business Hours
M Th 8:00 am 5:00 pm F 8:00 am 12:00 pm
summer M Th 7:30 am 5:30 pm
Periodic evening and weekend hours during peak periods (example open enrollment, payroll)
Occasional travel (less than 10%)
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift or move up to 25 pounds
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Use of manual dexterity
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Duties performed both indoors and outdoors
Work both on-campus and off-campus
This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
Salary Range 105,659 - 140,659
BENEFITS
Midland College faculty and staff enjoy a comprehensive choice of insurance plans* and retirement savings programs
medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, FSA
retirement savings programs
tuition remission for employees
generous paid time off including winter break
To learn more go to Midland College Benefits *eligibility may vary based on job classification
SECURITY SENSITIVITY
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, CV/resume, and transcripts (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days
