MSUB Foundation & Alumni, is seeking an accomplished Assistant Director of Annual Giving – Events & Engagement to join our team. This position plays a vital role in designing, managing, and advancing events that generate philanthropic support, increase donor participation, and strengthen relationships across MSUB’s alumni and community networks. The successful candidate has primary responsibility for the planning and execution of the MSUB Wine & Food Festival, the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, while also supporting a broader portfolio of annual giving, alumni, and engagement initiatives.
Established in 1968, Montana State University Billings Foundation & Alumni is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of community leaders, the Foundation advances its mission through solicitation, investment, and donor stewardship.
Help us champion higher education for a better tomorrow!
If you're passionate about building meaningful relationships, creating memorable events, and making a lasting impact through philanthropy, we encourage you to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Complete position description is available on the MSUB Foundation & Alumni website. Qualified candidates will have experience in the following key areas:
- Event Strategy & Execution
- Sponsorship Development & Community Engagement
- Annual Giving Support & Integration
- Event Systems & Operations
- Collaboration & Leadership Support
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, candidates with an Associate degree and related professional experience are encouraged to apply.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in event management, fundraising, or a related field; nonprofit experience preferred.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed, for Foundation events and activities.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience planning and executing events, including budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or event systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, One Cause, GiveCampus) preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff.
- Ability to take on progressive responsibilities and adapt quickly to evolving priorities, technologies, and processes, preferred.
- Ability to be innovative and think strategically about events as a tool to drive engagement and fundraising outcomes.
- High-level confidence in decision-making, good judgement, and creative problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to consistently produce accurate work while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading skills with ability to create compelling communications that supports event promotion, annual giving initiatives and donor stewardship.
- Experience managing large-scale fundraising or community events, preferred.
- Familiarity with annual giving or advancement operations, preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Canva or other design tools, preferred.
Position will remain open until filled. Candidates must reside in, or be able to reliably commute to, the Billings office location. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and demonstrated experience. Please send cover letter and resume today!
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Ability to work weekends and evenings, as needed, for Foundation events and activities.
Education:
Location:
- Billings, MT 59102 (Required)
Work Location: In person
