Advancement Leader & Alumni Relations Director

Iowa Central Community College; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Central Community College Foundation is seeking a senior fundraising leader to guide donor relations, major gift campaigns, and strategic engagement with alumni, businesses, and community partners. The role reports to College leadership and focuses on long-term impact and giving priorities.

The position emphasizes relationship building, donor stewardship, event leadership, and collaboration across campus to advance scholarships, campaigns, and annual giving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; demonstrated fundraising success, including experience securing major gifts through relationship building; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, manage priorities, and collaborate with donors, volunteers, colleagues, and community leaders.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced leadership and strategy responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the Foundation’s daily operations and supervise its full-time support position.
• Oversee donor records, gift acknowledgments, and the use of donated funds in keeping with donor wishes and College priorities.
• Develop and manage the Foundation’s budget, review financial reports, prepare for Foundation Board meetings, and serve on college shared governance committees as needed.
• Coordinate the annual audit and tax preparation, and share the Foundation’s impact through newsletters, the annual report, gift announcements, and campaign materials.
• Build relationships with alumni, donors, businesses, and communities; lead events (including the Hall of Fame); develop fundraising campaigns and major gift opportunities; and coordinate estate gifts.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Relationship building

Communication

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Iowa Central Community College Foundation is seeking a senior fundraising leader to guide donor relations, major gift campaigns, and strategic engagement with alumni, businesses, and community partners. The role reports to College leadership and focuses on long-term impact and giving priorities.

The position emphasizes relationship building, donor stewardship, event leadership, and collaboration across campus to advance scholarships, campaigns, and annual giving.