Manager, Donor Relations
Manager, Donor Relations
Lone Star College
Houston, TX
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Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-System Office
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 .
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Manager, Donor Relations is a key member of the Foundation team of Lone Star College, responsible for identifying, cultivating, tracking and soliciting donors in order to develop and implement strategies to increase resources for Lone Star College. The Donor Relations Manager will play a vital role in elevating Lone Star College Foundation and Lone Star College amongst its peers and the wider community through strategic initiatives and communication.
Essential Job Functions
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Schedule And Conditions
Hiring salary range is $54,528 - $62,707.
Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.
Your Resume Should Provide a Complete Picture Of Your Work Experience. The Resume Should Include The Following Information For Each Position Listed
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.
If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
How To Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
- One LSC
- Student Focused
- Own It
- Foster Belonging
- Cultivate Community
- Choose Learning
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-System Office
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 .
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Manager, Donor Relations is a key member of the Foundation team of Lone Star College, responsible for identifying, cultivating, tracking and soliciting donors in order to develop and implement strategies to increase resources for Lone Star College. The Donor Relations Manager will play a vital role in elevating Lone Star College Foundation and Lone Star College amongst its peers and the wider community through strategic initiatives and communication.
Essential Job Functions
- In conjunction with the Director, Constituent Engagement, plays a strong role in identifying, cultivating, tracking and soliciting donors in order to assist with developing and implementing strategies to increase resources for Lone Star College
- Manages a portfolio of donors and prospects to educate and engage them in LSC Foundation's work with the College
- Integrates planned giving strategies in relationships, campaigns, and communications with donors, including marketing materials and website
- Assists the Director, Constituent Engagement with the development and implementation of the annual LSC Employee Giving Campaign to both raise awareness of LSC Foundation (LSCF) internally and give employees an opportunity to financially support LSCF. Responsible for a high-level of coordination and oversight of all related activities
- Assts the Director, Constituent Engagement with management of external Annual Giving Campaign in order to create an annual inflow of funding for LSCF
- Responsible for continuous donor stewardship for portfolios, campaigns and event follow up, as needed
- Responsible for working on special campaigns and assisting with fundraising events
- Responsible for other reasonable, related duties and projects as assigned
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to conduct research and extrapolate data into reports
- Highly developed computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite, database and document production, and web-research
- Understanding and adherence to the Association of Fundraising
- Professional's Donor Bill of Rights and the American Prospect Research
- Association's ethical guidelines for the collection and use of information
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
- Professional maturity, positive attitude, persistent and resourceful, with the ability to quickly build rapport with internal and external stakeholders
- Highly organized, self-starter, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet urgent deadlines, and cope with competing demands simultaneously
- Strong project management skills
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Schedule And Conditions
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
- Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
- Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience must include at least 3 years in a management level position
- Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE)
- Prior work experience in a non-profit setting
Hiring salary range is $54,528 - $62,707.
Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.
Your Resume Should Provide a Complete Picture Of Your Work Experience. The Resume Should Include The Following Information For Each Position Listed
- Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
- If the position was full time or part time
- If the position was paid or unpaid
- Level of degree completed including date earned.
- Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.
If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
How To Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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