Development Director

Mesa Community College; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Mesa Community College seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising and alumni engagement. The role guides strategy, manages a donor portfolio, and builds partnerships across departments and MCCCD to advance college goals.

Strong leadership, communication, and fundraising experience are essential to drive campaigns and capital projects. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and six years of related work, including two years of supervision, with a focus on outcomes and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and six years of experience in fundraising/development.
• Two years of management and supervisory experience required.
• Equivalent combination of degree and related full-time work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops overall planning, organization, administration, and strategy for fundraising activities; manages donor portfolios.
• Sets direction and manages the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement; hires, mentors staff, and tracks performance metrics.
• Develops fundraising groups and secures ongoing funds from foundations, corporations, private donors, and government agencies.
• Develops and administers budgets and handles special projects; supports college departments and centers.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Six years related experience

Job description

Development Director

Job ID: 323182

Location: Mesa Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$97,533.68 - $126,793.38/annually, DOE

Grade

123

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people—not profits.

With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community—we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at https://www.mesacc.edu/.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The College's Chief Development Officer plans, organizes, coordinates and administers fundraising and alumni relations activities for Mesa Community College's Office of Development and Alumni Engagement.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, innovation, student success, and integrity in the performance of job duties.

Essential Functions

35% - Develops overall planning, organization, administration, and strategy for all fundraising activities, including capital campaigns, major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and grants development. Builds, maintains, and manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors.

35% - Sets the strategic direction and manages the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement through the establishment of portfolio management while hiring and mentoring team members and managing performance metrics. Provides consultation, coordination, and support for fundraising activities for the college departments and centers. Establishes and manages volunteer and donor relationships, and all other supporters. Participates on college and community committees and task forces and serves as a member of the college's leadership team.

25% - Develops fundraising advisory groups and volunteer leadership. Secures ongoing, significant sources of private/unrestricted funds to support the college, students, and programs. Develops procedures related to fundraising for the operations of the college and its departments; develops fundraising alliances and actively drives fundraising goals, strategy, and outcomes. Plans and executes innovative ways of increasing funding from foundations, corporations, private donors, and government agencies using prospect research and data collection techniques.

5% - Develops and administers department/program budgets and manages special projects related to area of expertise; other duties as assigned, commensurate with grade level.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business administration, communications, or related field and six (6) years of experience in directly related areas such as developing, planning and implementing fundraising/development activities, program coordination and development and that includes two years of management and supervisory experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. Master's degree with preference in areas such as Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Communications, or Non-Profit Management and Leadership.

B. Six years of experience in fundraising with demonstrated accomplishments, preferably in a higher education setting.

C. Experience in developing and executing multi-year fundraising plans in collaboration with executive leadership using various tactics and strategies (i.e. major gifts, annual fund, planned giving , grants, etc.)

D. Experience developing contracts and gift agreements.

E. Experience with fundraising in a complex, multi-unit environment that is supported by a separate 501c3 Foundation, preferably in a higher education setting.

G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-4/4-14

Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid-May: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of July: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days

Position periodically requires evening and weekend hours.

Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor.

May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCD location.

Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense.

MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review September 21, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.