North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN
Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 hourly
North Hennepin Community College, one of the largest and most diverse two-year colleges in Minnesota, is accepting applications for the Director of Constituent Engagement and Leadership Gifts, MnSCU Academic Professional 2.
The Director of Constituent Engagement and Leadership Gifts provides strategic leadership in three key areas—fundraising, constituent engagement, and scholarship management—to strengthen donor relationships and advance the mission of North Hennepin Community College.
Fundraising – Develops and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan to retain and increase donations, with a focus on leadership ($1,000+) and estate gifts. Manages a portfolio of donors through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to support the college’s annual fund, scholarships, programs, and campus priorities.
Constituent Engagement – Identifies and designs programs to strengthen connections with alumni, donors, and community members. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and campus departments to create meaningful engagement opportunities that deepen relationships with donors and inspire giving. Serves as the Foundation’s representative to community organizations and, when needed, presents the impactful work of the college.
Scholarship Management – Manages the college’s scholarship program, including stewarding scholarship donors, marketing opportunities to students, coordinating the application and review process, and ensuring timely awarding of scholarships. Provides leadership to ensure scholarships are impactful, equitable, and aligned with donor intent.
This position plays a vital role in deepening alumni and community relationships, expanding philanthropic support, and ensuring scholarship opportunities for students. North Hennepin Community College serves one of the most diverse student populations in Minnesota—many of whom are first-generation students, working adults, or balancing significant life responsibilities. As part of a small but mighty Foundation team, the Director works collaboratively to remove barriers to education and help students succeed and thrive.
Minimum Qualifications
- One year fundraising experience with demonstrated success in securing larger donations, or similar client relations sales or marketing related work.
- Excellent public relations and relationship-building skills with internal and external constituencies.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills.
- Organization, project management, and time management skills.
- Ability to be a “self-starter” and the drive to initiate donor visits, fundraising calls, and new relationships.
- Professionalism and integrity, including deep commitment to ethical conduct and reliable follow-through on tasks and commitments.
- Experience working with a constituent relationship management software program and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- 3+ years of higher education fundraising with success in securing $10,000+ donations and estate gifts.
- Successful experience in facilitating collaboration between various groups to achieve a common goal.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Experience with budgets.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to build programs.
Knowledge of endowment and scholarship management.
The College:
Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) and you will be joining a vibrant and diverse professional community that believes in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes their students and values their employees.
NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the nation.
Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 10,000 students, NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to more than 25 clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities.
Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.
Salary:
Beginning Salary $25.67 hourly - $37.26 hourly ($59,559 - $77,799 annually) depending on education and years of related experience. Salary range is non-negotiable per MAPE plan.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Application Instructions:
To apply, you must submit an application through our online job’s portal. Paper applications and resumes will not be considered. Please visit: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Brooklyn-Park/Director-of-Constituent-Engagement-and-Leadership-Gifts_JR0000003179
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online applications:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources at 763-424-0849.
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North Hennepin Community College does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender expression, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other areas of the college.
North Hennepin Community College
7411 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
www.nhcc.edu
North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and an equal opportunity employer and educator. The College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This document can be made available in alternative formats such as large print or audio tape by calling 763-424-0966 or TDD 763-493-0558. North Hennepin Community College's Disability Access Services office can be reached at 763-493-0556.