Foundation Chief Development & Philanthropy Director

AgUpdate; Caldwell (ID); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to serve as chief development officer, leading fundraising, grant development, alumni and community engagement. You will build donor relationships, secure major gifts, and oversee all Foundation operations to advance the College’s priorities.

Reporting to the College President, you will lead a high-performing team, ensure sound fiscal management, and collaborate across the institution to grow

Qualifikationen

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, donor relations, advancement, or a related field.

Aufgaben

• Provides leadership and direction for the overall activities of the Foundation.
• Collaborates with the College President in coordinating external college fundraising activities to ensure alignment with institutional mission and priorities.
• Works with the President in determining annual Foundation Board priorities and levels, as well as special initiatives or capital needs that require funding.
• Develops Foundation policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations and best practices related to 501(c)(3) nonprofit management and governance.
• Serves as the primary liaison for the Foundation Board of Directors, including board engagement, meeting coordination, and supporting effective governance practices.
• Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and develops Foundation staff, building a high-performing team culture grounded in donor stewardship and community engagement.
• Works closely with the College’s Business Office, Foundation Treasurer and Investment Committee to ensure sound fiscal management of Foundation funds, assets, endowments, and other financial resources, maintaining compliance with applicable financial policies, audit requirements, and reporting standards.
• Works to secure major gifts, bequests, and other planned gifts.
• Cultivates new donors and prospects while encouraging existing donors to increase their levels of support.
• Prepares endowment fund authorities for donations, ensuring that they are accurate and useful.
• Manages donor and volunteer recognition through events, website, and publications and ensures accurate listings.
• Acknowledges tributes and memorials and verifies that gifts are published as appropriate.
• Composes prospect and thank-you letters for a variety of donors.
• Maintains the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and policies and procedures.
• Oversees and assists with coordination of the Dream Award ceremony and Bernhardt Family Scholar programming.
• Works with the College Scholarship Committee to ensure all Foundation scholarships are properly represented.
• Prepares bank deposits and manages account transfers and endowment disbursements.
• Verifies accuracy of invoices and approves all payment disbursements.
• Develops reports, presentations, and information for the Foundation Board, Board of Trustees, College leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Ensures that accurate minutes and financial records are maintained and current.
• Oversees Foundation grant stewardship activities and approves appropriate expenditures and transfers in accordance with Foundation policies and donor intent.
• Oversees the preparation of community grant applications.
• Develops and projects the annual Foundation budget for Board approval and works within that budget.
• Prepares campaign calendars, prospect lists, solicitation mailings, and communications.
• Manages the Annual Fund Drive and provides direct assistance to campaign leadership.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising

Donor relations

Nonprofit management

Alumni engagement

Governance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management

Jobbeschreibung

The Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to serve as chief development officer, leading fundraising, grant development, alumni and community engagement. You will build donor relationships, secure major gifts, and oversee all Foundation operations to advance the College’s priorities.

Reporting to the College President, you will lead a high-performing team, ensure sound fiscal management, and collaborate across the institution to grow