Education Foundation CEO & Fundraising Leader

Community College of Allegheny County; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community College of Allegheny County Educational Foundation seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to steer fundraising, strategy, and donor engagement. This leadership role directs annual, major, and planned giving while collaborating with CCAC leadership, board members, alumni, and community partners to advance educational access and impact.

The CEO will oversee private philanthropy programs, endowment stewardship, and compliance with IRS and state regulations, ensuring strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 8+ years in fundraising or related field.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Proven track record of major gifts, annual giving, and endowment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall foundation operations and ensure compliance.
• Oversee private fundraising, annual, major, and planned giving.
• Develop and maintain donor relations and alumni networks.
• Prepare quarterly board agendas and reports.
• Manage endowment, investments, audits, and tax filings.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Fundraising strategy

Board relations

Nonprofit governance

Education

Master’s degree in fundraising or related field

CFRE certification preferred

Tools

Donor CRM systems

Job description

The Community College of Allegheny County Educational Foundation seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to steer fundraising, strategy, and donor engagement. This leadership role directs annual, major, and planned giving while collaborating with CCAC leadership, board members, alumni, and community partners to advance educational access and impact.

The CEO will oversee private philanthropy programs, endowment stewardship, and compliance with IRS and state regulations, ensuring strong