Director of Advancement & Donor Relations

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision benefits

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee, seeks a Director of Advancement to lead fundraising efforts, secure major gifts, and develop strategies that support scholarships, capital projects, and academic initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years in fundraising or related fields. It includes donor relations, planned giving, and collaboration with college leadership to achieve strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in fundraising or advancement.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in donor relations and community engagement.
• Development and special events experience.
• Marketing or communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts to support the College’s needs, including scholarships, programs, capital projects, and unbudgeted needs.
• Secure major gifts and other donations with current and prospective donors, and ensure proper stewardship of gifts and funded projects.
• Develop and implement fundraising programs, campaigns, and special events to expand philanthropic support and meet or exceed annual fundraising goals.
• Work with donors and trustees to develop planned giving opportunities, including estate and retirement gifts, to provide long-term financial support for the College.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the College’s service region and promote fundraising priorities by representing the College at events.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, business and community leaders, trustees, foundations, and other supporters.
• Coordinate Foundation activities in consultation with the College President.
• Identify capital needs and establish advancement priorities aligned with the College’s mission and priorities.
• Collaborate with College leadership to align advancement efforts with institutional priorities and maximize opportunities.
• Provide leadership to the Advancement Coordinator and monitor fundraising results for updates to leadership.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Community engagement

Marketing/communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee, seeks a Director of Advancement to lead fundraising efforts, secure major gifts, and develop strategies that support scholarships, capital projects, and academic initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years in fundraising or related fields. It includes donor relations, planned giving, and collaboration with college leadership to achieve strategic priorities.