Executive Director, Development & Alumni Relations

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 135,044 - 236,298; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition waiver for employee and dependents

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking a dynamic Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations to lead fundraising initiatives and donor engagement. This executive role involves overseeing a team of 20 professionals and partnering with the Foundation Board to achieve strategic philanthropic goals.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in fundraising, a proven record in securing significant gifts, and a strong background in relationship building. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive fundraising and donor stewardship efforts.
• Cultivate and solicit major gift prospects.
• Oversee foundation financial management and budgeting.

Skills

Fundraising

Strategic Planning

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Montgomery College seeks a dynamic and strategic fundraising leader to serve as Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the Montgomery College Foundation. This executive role provides leadership for all development, alumni engagement, donor relations, and foundation operations activities while serving as the primary liaison to the Foundation's Board of Directors. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Advancement and Community Engagement, the position leads a team of approximately 20 advancement professionals and partners closely with a 26-member Foundation Board. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.

More details can be found prospectus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive fundraising, development, alumni relations, donor stewardship, and foundation operations efforts.
• Partner with Foundation Board leadership to advance strategic priorities, governance, board engagement, and philanthropic growth.
• Drive annual fundraising efforts of approximately $6–10 million and help complete the College's $50 million comprehensive campaign by 2028.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift prospects, maintaining a personal portfolio of 40–50 donors and prospects.
• Develop relationships with influential community, business, and philanthropic leaders to expand support for Montgomery College.
• Lead alumni engagement strategies that strengthen volunteerism, advocacy, and philanthropic participation.
• Oversee foundation financial management, compliance, budgeting, gift processing, and operational effectiveness.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising and development experience, including capital campaigns, major gifts, principal gifts, annual giving, planned giving, donor stewardship, and team leadership.
• Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of foundation governance, nonprofit regulations, and advancement best practices.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, strategic planning, and leadership skills.
  
  

Hiring Range: $135,044–$236,298 annually. Initial salary placement is typically between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($135,044–$185,671 annually), based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Exceptional candidates with highly relevant qualifications and experience may be considered for placement above the midpoint, consistent with the College’s compensation guidelines.

Application Process

• Click Here to apply online
• Best consideration for applications received by July 24, 2026.
• For consideration, you must: Submit a cover letter.
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
  
  

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law.
  
  

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled