Fundraising Manager - Minerva University

Fundraising Manager

About Minerva University:

Minerva University, headquartered in San Francisco, California, offers a unique undergraduate experience for the brightest, most motivated students in the world. Minerva's curriculum and experiential learning has been deliberately designed to teach the capabilities needed to solve complex challenges. All Minerva classes are small, engaging active learning seminars. The virtual synchronous technology platform enables faculty to teach, and students to take their courses, from anywhere in the world, enabling its global residential program. Combining a reinvented curriculum, rigorous academic standards, leading technology, and an immersive global residential experience, Minerva provides an exceptional and accessible undergraduate education to prepare future leaders and innovators across multiple disciplines. Minerva undergraduate students come from all over the world to spend their first year in residence in San Francisco, and then live and study in multiple different major world cities over their following three years. To date, rotation cities have included Berlin, Buenos Aires, Hyderabad, London, Seoul, and Taipei. These rich international experiences provide students with deep global understanding, skills and the ability to apply their academic learning in real world situations. In addition to the five undergraduate degrees, Minerva offers a graduate degree and a graduate certificate for working professionals studying remotely throughout the world.

In 2021, Minerva University obtained independent accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Prior to that, since its founding in 2013, Minerva was accredited by WSCUC through its partnership with Keck Graduate Institute, and the institution was named Minerva Schools at KGI. Minerva graduated its first masters students in 2017 and its first undergraduate students in 2019. It currently has five undergraduate colleges and one graduate program. Its students and alums are from 100 countries. The current student population is ~650 with plans to grow to several thousand over the next decade.

Position Overview:

The Fundraising Manager, will assist  the Chief Operating Officer  in program management, events, database management, volunteer/work study management.  While the role will be ~20% focused on supporting executive leadership on major gifts  and foundations, the majority of the role will be focused on grant management, event planning, database management, and fundraising team coordination.

• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of at least 100 prospects through all phases of the giving cycle, from validation and engagement through cultivation, solicitation, gift negotiation, and stewardship 
• Support the coordination of fundraising events and trips, manage donor relations, and engage with the university  community to promote a culture of philanthropy and support
  • Create communications plans, including designing paper and email invitations
  • Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual setup, guest registration, and onsite support
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution and exceptional attendee experiences
  • Manage event RSVPs, attendee communications, and post-event follow-up activities to nurture donor relationships and stewardship
• Database management and gift acknowledgement 
  • Analyze and track fundraising progress, donor retention rates, and other key performance indicators
  • Maintain and update biographical and contact information
  • Generate pledge reminders in a timely manner
  • Analyze data and generate reports, including progress against goals
  • Comfortable with new CRM implementation
• Cross team collaboration
  • Coordinate across multiple internal and external stakeholder groups for planning and execution
  • Coordinate across international timezones

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required
• 4-7 years of relevant experience, with at least two in a higher education institution
• Comfortable with cold-calling, cultivating relationships, data, and ambiguity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 30-50% of the time

Location:

Minerva University, San Francisco, CA (remote/hybrid is an option)

Position Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: 

$65,000 - 95,000 per year 

Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with an estimated range of $65,000-95,000. This range reflects a position based in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental for US employees. This role is a full-time position where evenings and weekends may be necessary during peak periods with significant travel.

Application Process:

To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter and resume here. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with interviews to follow for select candidates.

Minerva University is actively working to promote excellence through diversity and strongly encourages people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, people with disabilities and diverse socio-economic backgrounds to apply. Minerva is an equal opportunity employer and honors its values and commitment to diversity and belonging in its hiring practices. In addition, Minerva University does not discriminate based on any consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law.