3 Business Development jobs

JOB PURPOSE: The Senior Outreach Manager is responsible for serving as a public representative for APR’s vision for wildlife restoration, public enjoyment & access, and land conservation. This position leads and directs APR’s outreach with targeted focus on Montana and the APR project area.  Primary responsibilities are to build support and organize individuals and groups who will advocate on APR’s behalf. While maintaining a project area focus, the Senior Outreach Manager will also help build a stronger statewide constituency by representing APR and conducting outreach across the state. This position is public facing and requires the ability to confidently communicate APR’s unique vision for conservation, wildlife restoration, and public recreation. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: Identify and build a base of supporters to speak positively about APR’s work to protect land and wildlife and offer increasing public access and recreational opportunities. Be active and visible within the Lewistown community including by conducting outreach events and face-to-face meetings with community leaders. Serve as a partner with the Vice President of External Relations and Sr Mgr of Media & Government Relations to raise awareness with key constituencies in Montana. Skillfully communicate APR’s unique vision for land and wildlife conservation, public access, and recreational opportunities through presentations to groups and organizations across the state. Be a resource for those seeking information on access and recreational opportunities within the APR project area. Identify and build relationships with recreation groups (including hunters) in the region who can serve as a voice for public access, wildlife restoration, and land conservation. Serve as the lead staff for APR’s Hunting Advisory Council. Represent APR at stakeholder meetings and conferences and seek out opportunities to collaborate with other groups and state agencies on a variety of conservation issues. QUALIFICATIONS: Enthusiasm for and positive representation of APR’s mission, goals and culture. Skilled listener, able to connect with people, and communicate APR’s unique vision for conservation, wildlife restoration, and public access. Minimum of five years to seven years of demonstrated experience in outreach-based advocacy, grassroots organizing, and/or community organizing. Outgoing personality and ability to foster a positive atmosphere during difficult situations. Skilled verbal and written communicator with diplomacy, tact and professionalism. Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with diverse interests and non-traditional partners. Demonstrated ability to recruit, coordinate and manage volunteers. Ability to travel throughout Montana and ability to work evenings or weekends when needed. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory driving record, and ability to drive regularly. Preferred Conflict resolution skill and or training. Familiarity with Montana economics, politics and culture.  Familiarity with database membership systems a plus. 

The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (“Director”) is responsible for managing a comprehensive program that seeks philanthropic support from corporations and private foundations.  The Director works to ensure that Montana State University’s (“University”) relationship with these constituent groups translates into maximum philanthropic support for the University.  Key to the success of the Director will be an ability to build and maintain close working relationships with University partners to cultivate and solicit new corporate and foundation prospects in alignment with academic programs, strategic plans and needs of the University.  The primary activity for this position is the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of corporate and foundation prospects.  The Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations reports directly to the Vice President of Development.  This Director collaborates with other Alumni Foundation development colleagues and works closely with University and Alumni Foundation leadership.  This position requires public contact with high-level corporate and private foundation trustees and program directors, as well as other peer foundation and corporate relations colleagues. Anticipated distribution of time and effort: 30% design and implementation of a comprehensive development plan 20% working with Directors of Development and other University representatives to create opportunities and build awareness 15% advising faculty, administrators and staff on areas of interest and proposal submission 15% developing highly competitive proposals 10% maintaining a high-quality stewardship process 10% maintaining and fostering the activity integration between the Alumni Foundation’s corporate and foundation relations office and Office of Sponsored Programs Required Experience:  5+ years’ experience in higher education fundraising, sponsored research development, development or constituent relations fields. Education Required:   Baccalaureate Degree in a related field; comprehensive continuing education in the fundraising and development field. Complete job description available online at www.msuaf.org/careers

The Executive Director for the Montana State University Innovation Campus (MSUIC) oversees its ongoing development and management, including organizational planning, finance, and governance; real estate management and marketing; and business, community, university, and governmental relations.  The Executive Director will develop, recommend, and under the MSUIC board’s direction, execute short and long-term organizational and business plans to support the successful development and management of MSUIC.  The Executive Director reports directly to the MSUIC Board of Directors and coordinates closely with MSU’s Office of Research, Economic Development and Graduate Education and the MSU Alumni Foundation.  This is a part time position (0.5 FTE) that is eligible for benefits. Desired candidates must possess a Baccalaureate Degree and an advanced degree in business, sciences, or law is preferred.  Candidates must have experience in business and or program development with a demonstrated appreciation of the role of private/public partnerships.  Real estate management or development experience is preferred. A complete job description available online at www.msuaf.org/careers . Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a resume and three references online.  Recruitment will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.