Director, Foundation Programs

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents seeks a Director of Foundation Programs to lead and oversee student support programs funded by the Nashville State Community College Foundation across seven campuses. You will manage scholarships, alumni engagement, and volunteer initiatives while aligning donor investments with student needs and institutional priorities.

You will supervise the Development Associate, collaborate with campus partners, donors, and community organizations, and report to Foundation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of related and supervisory experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of related and supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior community college work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Foundation student support programs across seven Nashville State campuses with clear criteria and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare reports and presentations for Foundation leadership, the Board of Directors, donors and grantors highlighting metrics and student success stories.
• Oversee Foundation scholarships and manage the scholarship application, review, and fund utilization processes.
• Develop and manage Nashville State Alumni Association and alumni engagement programs to strengthen donor and alumni relationships.
• Coordinate communications, marketing materials, donor reports, and fundraising campaign support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Title: Director, Foundation Programs

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Foundation Programs provides leadership and oversight for student support programs funded through the Nashville State Community College Foundation. This position develops and manages initiatives that promote student success, strengthen community partnerships, and maximize the impact of donor investments. Working collaboratively with students, campus partners, donors, and community organizations, the Director ensures that Foundation resources align with student needs and institutional priorities. The position also oversees Foundation scholarship programs, supports the Nashville State Alumni Association, and supervises the Development Associate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees Foundation student support programs, ensuring effective program administration, clear eligibility criteria, and measurable outcomes. This position monitors program participation and impact, reviews student feedback to identify opportunities for improvement, and provides regular reports and impact updates to grantors and individual donors. Maintains accurate records and documentation for all Foundation programs to support effective program management, reporting, and compliance. Program data is regularly analyzed to measure outcomes, assess effectiveness, and demonstrate impact. Prepares reports and presentations for Foundation leadership, the Board of Directors, donors, and grantors, highlighting key metrics and student success stories. Serves as the primary point of contact for Foundation-funded programs across all seven Nashville State campuses. Will work closely with campus departments to coordinate and streamline the delivery of student support services, ensuring students can easily access available resources. Serves as the primary point of contact for volunteers interested in supporting Foundation-funded student success initiatives. Recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers for programs and events. Works closely with campus partners to ensure volunteer efforts align with program needs and enhance the delivery of student support services.

Oversees Foundation-sponsored student engagement programs, events, workshops, and activities across all campuses. Collaborates with campus departments, community partners, and presenters to deliver impactful programming that supports student success, enhances engagement, and connects students to resources and opportunities. Oversees the management and administration of all Foundation scholarships, ensuring awards are distributed in accordance with donor intent and Foundation guidelines. Coordinates the scholarship application review and selection process, facilitates scholarship committees, monitors scholarship expenditures, and maintains accurate records of fund utilization. The Director also communicates with scholarship recipients regarding eligibility, award requirements, and other responsibilities while partnering with campus departments to promote scholarship opportunities and support student success. Develops and manages all aspects of the Nashville State Alumni Association and alumni engagement programs designed to strengthen relationships between alumni and Nashville State Community College.

Create meaningful opportunities for alumni to connect with the College through events, networking opportunities, volunteer initiatives, mentoring programs, and communications. Maintains and grows the alumni database, tracks participation and engagement, and develops strategies to increase alumni involvement and support. Collaborates with campus departments, faculty, students, and community partners to promote alumni success stories and foster a culture of lifelong engagement. Oversees the development and implementation of strategic communications and marketing initiatives across multiple platforms, including social media, annual reports, donor and endowment reports, fundraising campaign materials, gift acknowledgements, e-blasts, website content, and press releases. Provides support for Foundation fundraising events by assisting with event preparation, setup, on-site operations, and post-event cleanup. Supervises the Development Associate. Performs job duties from the assigned campus or work location.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree

Two years of related and supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree

Five years of related and supervisory experience.

Prior community college work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer software skills, including Microsoft Office, Publisher, Adobe InDesign, etc. Strong public presentation skills. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Ability to give and accept supervision. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to evaluate situations, solve problems and make decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relations with students, faculty, staff, administration, volunteers and members of the community, as well as the ability to represent the college well under all circumstances.

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $56,091.00 - $70,113.00 depending on experience