Chief Development Officer

DEPARTMENT:

Administration

PAY RANGE:

$110000 - $140000depending on experience. Full-time 12-mos. benefit eligible.

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FLSA: Exempt

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled; Priority will be given to application materials received by May 08 2026.

SUMMARY

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning and the trustees faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve. We are seeking a committed professional to serve as the Chief Development Officer of FVCCs Foundation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs and leads fundraising efforts with direction from the College to support student scholarships programs and capital projects that contribute to student success
• Advises the President and senior leadership regarding Foundation and community relations. Provides strategic vision and leadership for the College; monitors issues trends and events in the community and advises the senior leadership team on planned programs of action.
• Directs the Foundation in setting strategic direction leading the activities of the board of directors and associates; overseeing finances grant development investments recruitment and stewardship of donors the receipt and giving of private donations
• Serves as an ambassador for the College. Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships. Serves on internal and external boards and committees.
• Fosters cooperative relationships with media community groups business and industry and other external partners to enhance and promote the College. Delivers quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional helpful and courteous manner.
• Promotes a culture of leadership within a collaborative team-oriented environment; supervises recruits develops motivates and evaluates a team in alignment with job expectations professional roles and the College mission
• Represents the Foundation to the media develops and maintains solid working relations with members of the media to enhance and promote the College and serves as the spokesperson as needed
• Creates a multi-year plan for the Foundation shaping and managing activities that promote the College mission and enhancing the Colleges visibility and brand reputation. Promotes encourages and executes programs of continuous assessment and benchmarking of goals Oversees internal and external communications and marketing/public relations for the Foundation
• Oversees the promotion development and organization of Foundation events and represents the College at various events.
• Oversees the continued development of the Alumni and Friends (A&F) Council and the organization to strengthen advocacy and build friend/fund raising capacity
• Serves on internal and external boards and committees.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in applicable areas to help build strategic initiatives.
• Participates actively and with initiative in continuous improvement efforts to provide efficient and quality services.
• Attends related trainings workshops and professional development
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students faculty and the College
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Reports to the President.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a closely related field AND a minimum of five years of successful professional experience in major gift fund raising and public relations OR
• Masters degree in a closely related field AND a minimum of three years of successful professional experience in major gift fund raising and public relations AND
• Valid Montana drivers license with insurable driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Financial Planner certification (CFP)
• Masters degree in related field
• Experience working with Virtuoussoftware
• Professional fundraising experience in higher education or non-profit organization.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated skill in creating and managing a work climate of collaboration collegiality and team work
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning process project management and grant development
• Skill in using fundraising technology and databases
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and investment principles
• Ability to make decisions in high stress situations while maintaining the Colleges integrity
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability to work non-traditional schedules including evenings weekends etc.
• Ability to travel and possess a valid drivers license with insurable driving record.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
• Ability to follow and issue directions
• Demonstrated communication diplomacy presentation customer service client relationship building management skills problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to successfully pass criminal background credit and drivers license checks
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• This is a Medium Duty job according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; and
• A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held andapplicableProfessional Certifications. As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.) and
• Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to. Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click Experience:

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