Executive Director of the NMHU Foundation
- Employer
- New Mexico Highlands University
- Location
- New Mexico, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Oct 26, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Alumni Affairs, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Programs, Community Outreach, Program Administration and Management
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
New Mexico Highlands
University, invites applications for the position of
Executive Director of the New Mexico Highlands University
(NMHU) Foundation. This role provides oversight to the
NMHU Foundation operations, as well as leading the Major and
Planned Giving efforts of the Foundation. In addition to carrying a
portfolio of high level major and planned giving donors, the
Executive Director will supervise the Foundation Financial Officer,
Foundation Art Curator, Support Staff, and all externally
contracted vendors and consultant relationships.
The Executive Director will be responsible for meeting revenue
goals for major planned giving, a significant portion of the
Foundation’s total revenue, and reports to the University’s Vice
President for Donor and Student Engagement. This is potentially a
hybrid work environment position, with flexibility to work 2 -3
days in the office in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and 2 - 3 days per
week working from home.
The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with
donors, volunteers, and our great NMHU community, as well as
maintain confidential information with discretion. Our top
candidate will also be familiar with fundraising best-practices,
including and especially major gift and planned giving vehicles. We
seek a candidate with at least five (5) years of work experience in
Higher Education, Foundation, or a non-profit fundraising setting,
a bachelor’s degree is required, master’s preferred, and proficient
with Raiser's Edge.
For more information about this position and to read the full
position description, please go to the following link: Executive Director, New
Mexico Highlands University
Foundation.
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in
confidence to: Chad Jolly c/o Gonser Gerber Search, 1776 Legacy
Circle, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60563; search@gonsergerber.com. To
apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional
references. References will not be contacted until later in the
search process.
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected
class. We are committed to the University values of diversity,
accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.
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