Job Description

Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26188
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Teri Antilley, Director & State 4-H Program Leader
406-994-6816
Classification Title Executive Director
Working Title Montana 4-H Foundation Director & Development Officer
Brief Position Overview
The Director & Development Officer provides leadership in planning and executing a comprehensive annual and long-range resource development/fundraising program for the Montana 4-H Foundation. This position is accountable for private sector fund development; accounting, management, and administration of restricted and unrestricted funds; donor and sponsor relationships; and promoting the mission of the Foundation. The Director & Development Officer reports to the Director of the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, with input from the Foundation Board of Directors. This position requires frequent travel throughout the state. The 4-H Foundation is housed on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, which is the preferred work location. Alternative work locations may be considered.
Position Number 4C1069
Department Extension 4-H
Division Extension
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $73,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Montana 4-H Foundation, Inc. and Montana State University Extension are seeking applications for the position of Director & Development Officer of the Montana 4-H Foundation. The Foundation is a separate 501c3 membership organization that partners with the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development at MSU to provide ongoing financial and other resource support to the Montana 4-H program. Currently, Montana 4-H serves 14,000 youth annually through 4-H community clubs, school enrichment, out-of-school programs, and special interest activities.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Resource development is the major function of the position and will include the following:

• Lead the Board of Directors in the development of a long-range strategic plan of resource development for the Foundation consistent with the identified needs and priorities of the Montana 4-H program obtained from the Montana 4-H Center Director.
• Work with the Board of Directors, including the Director of the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, to identify annual funding needs of the 4-H Foundation.
• Create, implement, and manage the annual budget and fundraising and operations plans.
• Plan, direct, and implement all fundraising activities related to the Foundation including donor contacts, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Research, identify and solicit support from the private sector (individuals, groups, businesses, corporations, foundations, etc.) in cooperation with Board members and other volunteer fundraisers.
• Prepare proposals, as needed, for major donor agreements, endowments, and grant applications.
• Receive, acknowledge, and administer all gifts to the Foundation in accordance with established Foundation policies, including maintaining accurate donor records and notes in the donor database and preparing periodic reports.
• Communicate status of funds to appropriate stakeholders such as donors, recipients, and managed account owners.
• Lead the creation, design, and administration of fundraising campaigns.
• Facilitate the engagement with and reconnect alumni to Montana 4-H.
• Design, coordinate, and provide training on fund development and special projects to Directors, counties, other volunteers, and extension staff.
• Implement fund development and other job duties in accordance with the best practices for positive youth development, state and national 4-H guidelines and best practices for fund development, following the guidelines and ethics for Montana 4-H.

Coordinate operation and financial management of the Foundation by:

• Work in partnership with Foundation's Program Manager to maintain an updated donor management information system, financial information system, and reports to counties and donors.
• Work with the Montana 4-H Center Director and staff to obtain impact statements and funding priorities for statewide 4-H programming and to provide and account for budgeted program funds and donor opportunities.
• Hire, manage, and evaluate staff.
• Provide leadership to all contracted individuals.
• Provide effective and timely communications to Directors, donors, county and state extension staff, volunteers and 4-H organizations through newsletters, website, and social media avenues.
• Maintain effective relations with the Board of Directors, including budget and fiscal reports, and board designated committees.
• Participate in training and professional affiliations.
• Provide outreach activities including presentations and workshops, as they relate to the 4-H Foundation.
• Additional duties as assigned

Accountability and relationships for this position shall be to:

• MSU Extension, Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, and the Montana 4-H Foundation Board of Directors for effective management and operation of the Montana 4-H Foundation.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Earned Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, or other related fields.

• Demonstrated experience in foundation and nonprofit management, including grant writing and management.
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit fundraising, including planned giving, major gifts and grant writing, as well as donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Demonstrated understanding of 4-H youth development programs.
• Demonstrated experience in providing leadership in planning, organizing, directing, implementing, and evaluating fund development programs.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and building donor relationships and volunteer involvement in fund development.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and building involvement in fund development and activities.
• Database management knowledge and experience.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Master's degree in related field.

• A minimum of five years in a professional fund development, donor-management position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with constituencies at the university, county, state, and national levels; a familiarity with multi-cultural and a variety of socioeconomic audiences; an interest in working with people from varied backgrounds.
• Understanding of the land grant university mission.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have the vision and ability to identify, secure, and expand funding opportunities.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with various constituencies, including MSU Extension/4-H leadership/faculty/staff, 4-H Foundation Board of Directors, donors, vendors, 4-H youth, families, and volunteers, and other key stakeholders, such as National 4-H Council.
• Have the ability to manage multiple and complex tasks with attention to detail.
• Have the ability and willingness to work a varying schedule that will include evenings and occasional weekends.
• Possess an understanding of positive youth development.
• Possess sound judgement and self-motivation.
• Participate in training and professional affiliations.
• Have the ability to travel on a frequent basis.
• Have the ability to represent MSU, MSU Extension, Montana 4-H, and the Montana 4-H Foundation to others in a professional, courteous, and competent manner.

Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Must possess a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver's license, must obtain a valid Montana driver's license within 60 days of hire.)
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on November 20, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Skills Required