Campaign Manager

Position Classification Title: Campaign Manager

FLSA Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Reports To: VP of Philanthropy & Alumni Relations

About Us
Established in 1959, the Foundation is a privately governed nonprofit corporation whose mission is to support New Mexico State University. The Foundation consistently strives for trust, accountability and excellence in its constituent relationships by promoting the values of fiduciary duties, leadership, teamwork, and the highest standard of ethics among its employees and volunteers. The Foundation is committed to upholding and preserving public and private trust while at the same time protecting the privacy of donors and employees, and the confidentiality of its competitive strategies.

We Believe In
Integrity

Do the right thing - always

Accountability

Be responsible for your actions, decisions and outcomes

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with trust, respect, and shared responsibility, to achieve a common goal.

Growth

The ongoing process of evolving, improving, and reaching new potential – individually, as a team, and as an organization

Grit

The relentless drive to overcome obstacles, stay focused, and pursue long-term goals.

Job Summary
The NMSU Foundation is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and collaborative professional to serve as Campaign Manager for its upcoming $250 million comprehensive campaign. This landmark seven-year initiative will advance NMSU’s mission to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement.

The Campaign Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the campaign’s success by leading day-to-day campaign operations, driving implementation of campaign strategy, and maintaining momentum across all phases. Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, this position will coordinate efforts across advancement, university leadership, campus partners, and volunteers to achieve ambitious fundraising and engagement goals.

This is a seven-year term position aligned with the life of the campaign, offering a unique opportunity to shape and execute one of the most significant initiatives in NMSU’s history.

Essential Functions
Campaign Strategy & Execution

Partner with the Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations to implement the comprehensive campaign plan, including goals, priorities, and timelines

Coordinate all phases of the campaign (silent, public launch, broad engagement, and closeout) to ensure progress toward the $250 million goal

Maintain a master campaign work plan and ensure alignment with university-wide priorities

Monitor campaign benchmarks and adjust strategies to maintain momentum

Project Management & Operations

Serve as the central project manager for campaign activity across advancement teams, campus stakeholders, and volunteers

Develop and maintain timelines, task tracking systems, and accountability structures while coordinating cross-functional workflows to support major gift fundraising, donor engagement, and campaign initiatives

Ensure consistency and efficiency in campaign execution

Volunteer & Leadership Engagement

Support advancement leadership, campaign committee, and volunteer leaders, including coordinating meetings, materials, follow-up, and strategic briefings

Design and coordinate campaign training programs, toolkits, and best practices to equip staff, university partners, and volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve campaign goals

Assist in building a high-performing volunteer structure to expand campaign reach

Data & Reporting

Develop and maintain campaign dashboards and reporting systems in collaboration with the data team

Prepare regular progress reports for senior leadership, campaign leadership, and stakeholders and ensure transparency and accountability in campaign progress

Communications & Campaign Messaging

Collaborate with communications and marketing teams to support campaign branding and storytelling, and consistent messaging aligned with NMSU’s mission and campaign priorities

Assist in development of campaign materials, presentations, proposals, and donor communications

Events & Milestones

Support planning and execution of campaign-related events, including launches, cultivation events, and milestone celebrations, ensuring events strategically advance donor engagement and campaign visibility

Requirements
Minimum Required Education, Knowledge, & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, advancement, or campaign management

Demonstrated experience supporting capital or comprehensive campaigns strongly preferred

Experience in higher education or complex nonprofit environments is highly desirable

Skills & Core Competencies

Exceptional project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency with fundraising CRMs and reporting tools

Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

High level of discretion in managing confidential donor information

Key Attributes

Strategic thinker who can translate vision into execution

Proactive, solutions-oriented, and highly accountable

Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Adaptable and resilient in a multi-year campaign environment

Deep commitment to NMSU’s mission and impact

The NMSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources for assistance.

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