Director of College Advancement & Philanthropy

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter (AFP Golden Gate); State College, DuBois (Centre County, Clearfield County); On-site; USD 132,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a Director of College Advancement to lead fundraising and external relations through the College Foundation. The role oversees gift campaigns, donor cultivation, and the development of scholarship funds, reporting to the College President and Foundation Board.

The position requires experience in major gifts, strong leadership, and collaboration with faculty and staff to align fundraising with college goals and student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree desirable.
• Three years of management-level fundraising experience including major gifts solicitation.
• Proven track record raising funds from foundations, corporations, and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Administer the College Foundation 501(c)(3).
• Lead development, planning, and execution of Foundation policies and activities.
• Solicit funds through face-to-face solicitations, grants, events, and campaigns.
• Identify major donor prospects and provide materials for major gift solicitation.
• Develop systems for major gifts, annual campaigns, corporate giving, and endowments.
• Coordinate with College for external relations and scholarship fund development.
• Provide staff support to Foundation Board and committees.
• Prepare reports and keep Board informed of donations and financials.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Donor relations

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a Director of College Advancement to lead fundraising and external relations through the College Foundation. The role oversees gift campaigns, donor cultivation, and the development of scholarship funds, reporting to the College President and Foundation Board.

The position requires experience in major gifts, strong leadership, and collaboration with faculty and staff to align fundraising with college goals and student success initiatives.