Executive Director of the BBCC Foundation

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) a rural college serving vibrant culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for an Executive Director of the BBCC Foundation in the colleges Foundation Department.

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of an ongoing advancement program on behalf of the Big Bend Community College Foundation in fulfillment of its mission to actively and visibly support the mission of Big Bend Community College (BBCC). The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison to the Big Bend Community College Foundation Board shaping board engagement and governance strategy attending regular meetings providing updates on fundraising performance and financial health

This role is central to cultivating and sustaining relationships with individual donors alumni community leaders and regional partners who are committed to supporting the transformative impact of community college education.

This position works collaboratively with other campus departments in providing service to a diverse clientele including donors students families faculty staff businesses and community groups.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students the HEART of BBCC and our employees the SOUL are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCCs organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities first choice to dream learn and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action establishing a standard for how we interact with each other present BBCC in the community serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity Inclusion & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

Foundation Board Leadership Visioning Planning and Development:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the College and the Foundation Board of Directors fostering a collaborative mission-driven partnership.
• Work as an effective partner with the Foundation Board in providing vision strategy and leadership. Guide and support the Foundation Boards strategic planning fundraising and governance activities; prepare Board meeting materials including agendas policies and financial reports.
• Collaborate with the Foundation Board and college administration to develop a comprehensive advancement plan and approach that is consistent with the priorities of the organization as outlined in the BBCC Strategic Plan.
• Ensure Board members are informed engaged and supported in their roles and actively participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new Board members.
• Monitor trends and issues affecting community college advancement to identify opportunities and threats to the Foundations mission and strategic initiatives. Recommend and facilitate implementation of appropriate action to maximize opportunities and mitigate threats.
• Uphold legal ethical and financial integrity through compliance with all relevant laws regulations and Foundation bylaws.

Advancement and Donor Relations:

• Serve as the Foundations lead fundraiser and principal gift officer by developing implementing and executing a comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategy aligned with Big Bend Community Colleges mission strategic priorities and long-term goals including annual major planned and future capital giving.
• Oversee and implement the Foundations advancement plan encompassing major gifts planned giving annual giving alumni relations special events and other fundraising initiatives ensuring measurable progress toward established fundraising objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of major and planned giving prospects directing all phases of the donor life cycle including identification cultivation solicitation stewardship and estate-planning discussions in collaboration with donors and professional advisors.
• Conduct prospect research and maintain accurate records related to the philanthropic potential of individuals corporations and foundations; develop and submit grant proposals and funding requests to the Foundation Board or college administration as appropriate.
• Create and oversee the development of compelling donor communications and materials including proposals endowment and gift agreements stewardship reports and other communications designed to engage inspire and retain donors.

Finance Operations and Organizational Management:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operations oversight for the Foundation ensuring its financial strength transparency and operational excellence.
• Develop and manage the Foundations annual budget and oversee timely accurate financial reporting.
• Manage Foundation activities including regular and special meetings of the foundation board and foundation committees budget process investments and other ongoing operational functions.
• Ensure that all gifts are administered with fidelity to donor intent and in compliance with Foundation and College policies tax requirements and relevant laws.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Foundations investment portfolio to achieve optimal investment performance and long-term asset preservation in collaboration with investment managers and appropriate finance committees.
• Lead mentor and manage the Foundation team across functional areas including annual giving donor relations scholarships fiscal operations and data systems.
• Foster a collaborative high-performing team culture rooted in professionalism equity shared success accountability service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Set clear goals provide ongoing performance feedback and support professional development opportunities for staff.

Community Partnerships & Community Leadership:

• Recommend opportunities for increased community involvement to college administration.
• Partner closely with the College President and senior leaders to align fundraising strategies with institutional needs and priorities.
• Represent the Foundation and College at key community events donor meetings and other public engagements to build relationships and strengthen visibility.
• Actively participate in college and community life contributing to a strong culture of philanthropy and engagement.

Other Work Activities:

• Engage in ongoing professional learning to maintain current knowledge of best practices trends and regulatory developments relevant to fundraising nonprofit leadership and higher education through professional networks learning opportunities and affiliations.
• Maintain a safe healthy and secure work environment by following college safety protocols and risk-management practices including awareness of workplace safety procedures emergency response expectations and appropriate use of equipment and resources.
• Demonstrate compliance and ethical responsibility by adhering to college policies and procedures applicable state and federal laws and accepted standards of professional conduct.
• Foster respectful inclusive and effective working relationships by communicating and collaborating with colleagues students donors and community partners in a manner consistent with the colleges mission values and commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Represent the college professionally through conduct communication and appearance appropriate to the role workplace setting and external engagement responsibilities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and accountability by effectively carrying out additional responsibilities or evolving duties as organizational needs change while maintaining quality professionalism and alignment with institutional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan execute and support fundraising and planned giving activities including donor cultivation solicitation and stewardship gained through professional experience or equivalent preparation.
• Proven proficiency in written and oral communication including the ability to prepare persuasive materials present information clearly and build effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit operations and compliance including familiarity with applicable federal and state laws and ethical standards governing tax-exempt organizations.
• Applied experience in budget development financial analysis and oversight including understanding of general accounting principles relevant to nonprofit or public-sector organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and inclusive environments showing cultural awareness respect and the capacity to collaborate across differences.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated capability to lead supervise and support staff or teams including setting expectations providing guidance and fostering accountability.
• Proficiency in fundraising donor management or constituent relationship systems and the ability to leverage common productivity and data tools to support advancement activities.
• Strong project planning and execution skills including organizing work managing timelines prioritizing competing demands and successfully leading multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills including the ability to analyze complex situations seek appropriate resources exercise sound judgment and make well-reasoned decisions.
• Track record of professional accountability and ethical practice including adherence to legal requirements responsible decision-making and stewardship of institutional resources.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team-oriented and diverse professional settings contributing positively to shared goals and organizational success.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by May 21 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for considerationapplicantsmust meet required qualifications andsubmita complete application packet which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE:You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of See Resume may eliminate you from consideration for this position.The college reserves the right to remove documents submitted but not requested by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy diversity statement letters of recommendation student evaluations performance evaluations etc.

BBCCreserves the right to not fill this position reject all applicants reopen the position or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Colleges discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified at any time without notice.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE Moses Lake WA 98837; or via email at.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on thepolicies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at .

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students employees and community. Detailed information regarding campus security crime statistics for the most recent-three year period and other information is available on theCampus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression religion age color creed national or ethnic origin physical mental or sensory disability use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability marital status pregnancy status or families with children a mother breastfeeding her child AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C genetic information and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.