Director, Annual Giving, Events & Alumni Engagement

Garden City Community College; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden City Community College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving, Events, and Alumni Relations to lead a comprehensive fundraising program supporting the GCCC Endowment Association, the college, and the Alumni Association.

The role oversees donor databases, events, major gifts, and estate/planned giving initiatives, while building relationships with alumni, community partners, and other supporters to advance the college's mission.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of related fundraising or advancement experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication, plus knowledge of marketing.
• Ability to manage, plan and organize, set priorities, and lead projects.
• Listening skills to inform planning and collaboration.
• Experience with administrative software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the donor and resource database (eTapestry).
• Coordinate targeted communication strategies to support fundraising and engagement goals.
• Plan, implement, and manage all fundraising activities, including events and annual giving.
• Organize donor/alumni cultivation activities and annual fundraising events.
• Collaborate to develop estate/planned gift programs and promote them.
• Oversee the Alumni Association growth and engagement strategies.
• Attend College Council meetings and lead staff evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Garden City Community College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving, Events, and Alumni Relations to lead a comprehensive fundraising program supporting the GCCC Endowment Association, the college, and the Alumni Association.

The role oversees donor databases, events, major gifts, and estate/planned giving initiatives, while building relationships with alumni, community partners, and other supporters to advance the college's mission.