Volunteer Engagement Manager

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Kansas State University Foundation is K-State's strategic partner for philanthropy. We inspire and guide philanthropy toward university priorities to boldly advance K-State. Foundation staff members work in close partnership with university administrators, deans and faculty to secure charitable contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations to support identified priorities for the university and K-State 2025. Gifts received through the foundation fund undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, establish faculty chairs and professorships, provide college and departmental support, and enhance the campus infrastructure. After the money is raised, it must be prudently managed. This function is managed by foundation staff members who work under the guidance of an advisory committee of trustees.

KSU Foundation supports the K-State 2025 vision by:

• Leading the $1.4 billion Innovation and Inspiration Campaign for K-State
• Supporting economic development in our local economy through our K-State Research Park and K-State Office Park
• Promoting a culture of philanthropy on campus through K-State Proud and K-State Student Foundation

Want to learn more? Read about philanthropic achievements at K-State

Position details

Summary

Our volunteer network is over 350 strong spanning from coast to coast. We are looking for someone to lead volunteer engagement for K-State's premier advocates, ambassadors and investors. Our Volunteer Engagement Manager creates communications, coordinates large and small events, advocacy campaigns and other opportunities for our volunteers to give their voice, expertise and time to move K-State forward in a way that is meaningful to each volunteer. The manager will lead strategic planning for volunteer nomination and succession to ensure the health and growth of our volunteer base. Identifying passion areas of our volunteers will help us select the right volunteers to amplify initiative-driven fundraising campaigns. Building a platform of dynamic opportunities for our volunteers to increase their engagement with K-State will be an evergreen and rewarding challenge.  

If you love building a project plan and bringing it to life working with team members and stakeholders, check out this opportunity! If you thrive in a position that challenges you to flex your creative mind, this could be the role for you! If you're a master at managing the details while imagining ways to make things even better next time, then shine up that resume and submit it today!

As a Certified Great Place to Work, organizational culture and employee engagement is important to us. We strive to harness your talents and build upon your strengths. We offer resources for professional growth so team members can find their purpose, a path to grow, ways to add value and thrive. Work alongside passionate, caring and talented people who trust and challenge one another in our intentional pursuit to be the best.

Core Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Partner with all departments across the Foundation to deliver comprehensive and meaningful engagement experiences that build our volunteers’ affinity for K-State
2. Manage volunteer nomination and ratification processes
3. Lead a committee of trustees to support content creation for twice-annual meetings
4. Create and deliver peer-to-peer stewardship program for the appropriate stage of volunteers
5. Create onboarding and training for volunteers to contribute to their understanding of the important role they play in supporting K-State
6. Develop training for the KSUF team to assist in the successful nomination of new volunteers
7. Gather, organize, and analyze data to measure effectiveness of and provide insight into improvements to volunteer engagement, nomination, succession, and diversity
8. Research and implement new volunteer engagement and recognition programs
9. Present metrics and outcomes associated with all stages of volunteer engagement to support program growth

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a professional office with focus on providing excellent customer service
• Proven track record in prioritizing projects and the demonstrated ability to master responsibilities and take on more
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a diverse donor base, university partners, and Foundation colleagues and peers through verbal and written means
• Customer-centric approach with the ability to listen and translate the needs of our volunteers and donors into an active engagement strategy
• Willingness and availability to work a flexible schedule as required covering events that may take place on evenings and weekends
• Proficient use of programs in the Microsoft Office suite
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license with an acceptable driving record required

Travel:

• Limited travel required

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on projects
• Experience with non-profits, ideally in higher education
• Passion and enthusiasm for the university and the mission of the Foundation
• Driven and hard-working