Foundation Director
Dakota College at Bottineau, Bismarck, ND, United States
Job ID: 2958705
Business Unit: Dakota College at Bottineau
Location: Bottineau
Posted: 03/05/2026
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Department: Dean's Office
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position Information Foundation Director
Full-time, benefits include retirement and a full family health insurance plan funded.
Salary: $65,000 minimum, negotiable, depending upon experience.
Role Overview The Foundation Director plays a leadership role in advancing the Foundation’s mission by developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies. This individual will be responsible for managing donor relationships, identifying new funding opportunities, cultivating prospects, and ensuring strong revenue growth from internal and external sources, including individuals, foundations, grants, and corporate sponsors.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting or Communications.
Experience with fundraising and accounting or experience in comparable positions with a college or nonprofit organization.
Dynamic, visionary leader who effectively utilizes the Foundation’s assets to advance and fulfill the mission.
Hands‑on management and oversight of operations, including management of staff and volunteers.
Engagement in fundraising to ensure the financial health of the organization.
Directing communication and marketing activities, and providing support to and serving as liaison with the Foundation’s board of directors.
Developing and maintaining relationships with community leaders, donors, stakeholders, and members.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of fundraising strategies to secure revenue.
Manage donor relationships and cultivate prospects.
Ensure strong revenue growth through individuals, foundations, grants, and corporate sponsors.
Manage staff and volunteers, oversee day‑to‑day operations.
Conduct fundraising activities to maintain the organization’s financial health.
Direct communication and marketing activities.
Serve as liaison with the Foundation’s board of directors.
Represent the organization and build relationships with community leaders, donors, and stakeholders.
Application Procedures Submit the DCB employment application, a resume/vitae, transcripts, and the names and telephone numbers of three professionals in the online portal.
Sandy Hageness
Foundation Director Search Committee
Email: dcbhuman.resources@dakotacollege.edu
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. DCB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off‑campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. DCB complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in, all University programs and activities.
For more information, or for accommodations contact: dcbhuman.resources@dakotacollege.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota.
ND Veteran's Preference North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD‑214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
Confidentiality of Application Materials Pursuant to NDCC 44‑04‑18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
Dakota College at Bottineau is an equal opportunity institution.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Dakota College at Bottineau does not provide sponsorships.
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Business Unit: Dakota College at Bottineau
Location: Bottineau
Posted: 03/05/2026
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Department: Dean's Office
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position Information Foundation Director
Full-time, benefits include retirement and a full family health insurance plan funded.
Salary: $65,000 minimum, negotiable, depending upon experience.
Role Overview The Foundation Director plays a leadership role in advancing the Foundation’s mission by developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies. This individual will be responsible for managing donor relationships, identifying new funding opportunities, cultivating prospects, and ensuring strong revenue growth from internal and external sources, including individuals, foundations, grants, and corporate sponsors.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting or Communications.
Experience with fundraising and accounting or experience in comparable positions with a college or nonprofit organization.
Dynamic, visionary leader who effectively utilizes the Foundation’s assets to advance and fulfill the mission.
Hands‑on management and oversight of operations, including management of staff and volunteers.
Engagement in fundraising to ensure the financial health of the organization.
Directing communication and marketing activities, and providing support to and serving as liaison with the Foundation’s board of directors.
Developing and maintaining relationships with community leaders, donors, stakeholders, and members.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of fundraising strategies to secure revenue.
Manage donor relationships and cultivate prospects.
Ensure strong revenue growth through individuals, foundations, grants, and corporate sponsors.
Manage staff and volunteers, oversee day‑to‑day operations.
Conduct fundraising activities to maintain the organization’s financial health.
Direct communication and marketing activities.
Serve as liaison with the Foundation’s board of directors.
Represent the organization and build relationships with community leaders, donors, and stakeholders.
Application Procedures Submit the DCB employment application, a resume/vitae, transcripts, and the names and telephone numbers of three professionals in the online portal.
Sandy Hageness
Foundation Director Search Committee
Email: dcbhuman.resources@dakotacollege.edu
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. DCB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off‑campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. DCB complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in, all University programs and activities.
For more information, or for accommodations contact: dcbhuman.resources@dakotacollege.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota.
ND Veteran's Preference North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD‑214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
Confidentiality of Application Materials Pursuant to NDCC 44‑04‑18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
Dakota College at Bottineau is an equal opportunity institution.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. Dakota College at Bottineau does not provide sponsorships.
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