Director of Advancement

Northwestern College is seeking a dynamic and relational fundraising professional to join the advancement team as the director of advancement. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of college donors as well as identifying and cultivating new supporters for Northwestern’s mission, students and programs. The person must be able to share Northwestern’s unique mission and student outcomes with a variety of people and groups. Ultimately, this position is about connecting donors’ passions with opportunities at Northwestern through annual, capital and endowment giving. Some overnight travel and occasional weekend work is expected.

Qualified applicants will be results-oriented self-starters with a love for Christian higher education. A bachelor’s degree or applicable fundraising/development experience is required, with preference given for advanced training and demonstrated fundraising success. Experience in communications, sales and marketing, public relations and management is a plus. In addition, applicants must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

Northwestern College seeks to more fully reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration and students. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are enthusiastically encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Apply online below and send letter of application, resume and list of references to mindy.stichka@nwciowa.edu.