Executive Director, College Foundation and Community Relations
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Job Location:
Anaheim, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 148032 - 186737
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Under the direction of a college president this position provides leadership for the management of college Foundation operations including fundraising community relations and alumni activities to enhance the financial welfare and image of the college. The Executive Director College Foundation and Community Relations works directly with the Foundation Board of Directors. POSITION IS PARTIALLY GRANT FUNDED
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Identifies and cultivates individual corporate and organization fundraising prospects; conducts major and planned gift solicitations. Directs major fundraising events; manages the annual giving program and the scholarship solicitation and awards programs. Coordinates alumni activities. Coordinates community outreach/relations activities with the college Director of Campus Communications to enhance the visibility of the college and the Foundation and maintain an effective public information program. Prepares strategic and annual operating plans for the Foundation; prepares an annual budget to support the fundraising programs. Assures compliance with all pertinent federal state and local laws relevant contractual obligations and recognized reporting standards applicable to fundraising. Monitors Foundation assets in cooperation with the Foundation Board College President and Vice President of Administrative Services; exercises appropriate fiduciary oversight of trust agreements gift acceptance and investment policies. Develops prepares and maintains a variety of detailed and comprehensive reports records and files related to Foundation operations. Works with legal counsel investment fundraising research communications and other consultants as directed in the planning and execution of Foundation development and alumni programs. Organizes attends or chairs a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as directed; coordinates programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel. Trains supervises evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes. Plans organizes and arranges appropriate training and staff development activities; provides orientation for new employees. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff to address student achievement gaps and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment. Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees. Perform related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree or higher from an accredited institution. Completion of fundraising certificate program or National Society of Fundraising Executive accreditation. Demonstrated record of successful creative fundraising projects preferably in a college setting. Experience in community relations/public affairs/public relations/public information. Experience in developing and managing a capital campaign. Demonstrated knowledge of marginalized populations and demonstrated outcomes in advancing the needs of such populations. Demonstrated strong financial management skills including budgeting investment oversight compliance and auditing procedures. Demonstrated experience in board relations including but not limited to preparing reports advising on policies and adhering to college shared governance procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Demonstrated experience coordinating the work of a small team and a firm working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Unit as appropriate. Demonstrated experience planning ahead establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated experience maintaining effective working relationships and communication with diverse administrators faculty students and community members. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution. A minimum of three years of successful fundraising institutional development entrepreneurial or management/supervisory experience or a combination of these relevant to the position. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (However some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)
PRIMARY PURPOSE Under the direction of a college president this position provides leadership for the management of college Foundation operations including fundraising community relations and alumni activities to enhance the financial welfare and image of the college. The Executive Director College Foundation and Community Relations works directly with the Foundation Board of Directors. POSITION IS PARTIALLY GRANT FUNDED
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Identifies and cultivates individual corporate and organization fundraising prospects; conducts major and planned gift solicitations. Directs major fundraising events; manages the annual giving program and the scholarship solicitation and awards programs. Coordinates alumni activities. Coordinates community outreach/relations activities with the college Director of Campus Communications to enhance the visibility of the college and the Foundation and maintain an effective public information program. Prepares strategic and annual operating plans for the Foundation; prepares an annual budget to support the fundraising programs. Assures compliance with all pertinent federal state and local laws relevant contractual obligations and recognized reporting standards applicable to fundraising. Monitors Foundation assets in cooperation with the Foundation Board College President and Vice President of Administrative Services; exercises appropriate fiduciary oversight of trust agreements gift acceptance and investment policies. Develops prepares and maintains a variety of detailed and comprehensive reports records and files related to Foundation operations. Works with legal counsel investment fundraising research communications and other consultants as directed in the planning and execution of Foundation development and alumni programs. Organizes attends or chairs a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as directed; coordinates programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel. Trains supervises evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes. Plans organizes and arranges appropriate training and staff development activities; provides orientation for new employees. Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff to address student achievement gaps and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment. Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees. Perform related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree or higher from an accredited institution. Completion of fundraising certificate program or National Society of Fundraising Executive accreditation. Demonstrated record of successful creative fundraising projects preferably in a college setting. Experience in community relations/public affairs/public relations/public information. Experience in developing and managing a capital campaign. Demonstrated knowledge of marginalized populations and demonstrated outcomes in advancing the needs of such populations. Demonstrated strong financial management skills including budgeting investment oversight compliance and auditing procedures. Demonstrated experience in board relations including but not limited to preparing reports advising on policies and adhering to college shared governance procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Demonstrated experience coordinating the work of a small team and a firm working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Unit as appropriate. Demonstrated experience planning ahead establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated experience maintaining effective working relationships and communication with diverse administrators faculty students and community members. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution. A minimum of three years of successful fundraising institutional development entrepreneurial or management/supervisory experience or a combination of these relevant to the position. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (However some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)
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