Executive Director of the Jackson State Community College Foundation
Executive Director of the Jackson State Community College Foundation
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Job Description
Title: Executive Director of the Jackson State Community College Foundation
Job Summary
To provide leadership to the Jackson State Community College Foundation in developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising program that supports the Colleges mission enhances college programs and student success and strengthens the Colleges financial base. The Executive Director works in concert with the President in fundraising resource development and is the liaison between the Foundation and the College.
Job Duties
- Directs all external fundraising through development of business industry and community donor prospects.
- Cultivates relationships with members of the College Foundation Board of Trustees and external constituents to build sustain and support the Colleges mission.
- Leads donor development retention and recognition.
- Sustains college/alumni relations through solicitation campaigns and other communications.
- Coordinates special fundraising events.
- Develop an annual fundraising plan to support the colleges strategic plan and program improvement objectives.
- Provides a vital communication link between the Foundation Board and the College.
- Supports the Foundation Board and designated Board committee operations; develops agendas related documentation and minutes for meetings.
- Promotes the College and the Foundation among internal and external constituencies.
- Serve as the Foundations primary advocate and spokesperson in the local and regional community and therefore increase awareness understanding and appreciation of the Foundation and the Jackson State Community College mission.
- Provides oversight of financial records and processes on all donations and gifts to the College Foundation.
- Develops recommends and administers policies procedures and processes in support of Foundation goals and operations in accordance with relevant legal parameters and implements and monitors compliance with approved policies procedures and processes.
- Develops and monitors departmental budget.
- Provides guidance to the President on donor development and community relations.
- Serves on the Presidents Cabinet
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Five 5 years of proven experience in successful fundraising including demonstrated experience in securing major gifts grants or other sources of funding for a nonprofit organization.
Minimum of two 2 years supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree
Experience fundraising for an institution of higher education.
Experience leading or working with a volunteer board of directors.
Experience writing or managing grants.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to effectively analyze data and inquiries think critically and make appropriate decisions
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills
Ability to work as part of a team or work alone without close supervision
Demonstrated knowledge of solicitation strategies program development and fundraising as well as experience articulating values information and compelling cases to prospective donors.
Ability and willingness to raise funds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with a diverse group of individuals and groups.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
A working knowledge of relational databases and/or prospect management/donation tracking systems such as Raisers Edge or similar system.
Ability to work evenings and weekends and attend special functions as needed.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Prolonged periods of standing at times
- Prolonged screen time
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
- Repetitive Movement
Pay Rate: $82257 $102822 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.
Open Until Filled:Yes. For best consideration apply by:03/31/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
