FT Executive Director College Foundation

Cochise College; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochise College Foundation seeks an Executive Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and strategic communication. You will collaborate with college staff, the foundation board, and external professionals to advance philanthropic giving and promote a positive public image of the college and foundation.

Required: bachelor’s degree with five years of fundraising or nonprofit management, plus two years of leadership experience; master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; master’s preferred.
• Five years fundraising or nonprofit management experience.
• Two years leadership/management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage fundraising strategies with staff and board.
• Cultivate alumni and donor relationships; manage scholarships funding.
• Plan and execute events to promote the Foundation.
• Personally solicit funds through face-to-face asks and campaigns.
• Identify major prospects and planned gift donors with college partners.
• Represent college and foundation at public events and manage budgets.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Alumni relations

Donor stewardship

Public speaking

Leadership/management

Budget management

Campaign planning

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree prefered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Donor database management

Board document software

Job description

Position Summary:

The Executive Director College Foundation is responsible for advancing philanthropic giving through the Cochise College Foundation and the planning and execution of a fundraising strategy that promotes a positive and persistent public image of the college and foundation.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.

Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Marketing Statement

Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and manages fundraising strategies and campaigns through collaboration with college staff, the foundation board of directors, and financial and legal professionals; establishes and cultivates alumni and donor relationships and outreach; manages the foundation audit process; and coordinates Foundation scholarship funding, promotion, applications and awards
• Cultivates and manages stewardship of gifts, inspiring loyalty and commitment of stakeholders; raising public awareness through creative, cost-conscious, effective and future focused communications support and fundraising
• Coordinates and executes special events that foster a positive image among college stakeholders; assists with outreach activities as directed by administration
• Personally solicits funds via face-to-face solicitations, implementing special events, annual campaigns, and any other appropriate fund-raising programs as deemed appropriate
• Identifies major prospects and assures appropriate cultivation of planned gift donors in partnership with the college
• Identifies the college's audience and determines issues relevant to the institution; monitors public opinion regarding these issues; represents the college and the college foundation at public events
• Responds to requests from college departments for alumni outreach, fundraising, and communications strategies; develops and oversees the department’s budgets
• Evaluates the success of the Foundation on an annual basis and provides recommendation to improve effectiveness of all development efforts
• Performs other related duties as assigned

General Expectations:

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education; master’s degree preferred

Five years of fundraising or non-profit management related experience, including two years’ leadership/management experience

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used in the planning, development, marketing, and delivery of a major fundraising and resource development program in higher education
• Knowledge of leadership techniques, strategic planning, resource allocation, staffing, and supervision
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, donor database management, and board document software
• Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques
• Knowledge of publishing processes, procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of public relations principles, practices and techniques
• Skill in public speaking and ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Skill in all facets of public relations activities.
• Skill in planning, organizing and coordinating activities and events.
• Skill in information research.
• Skill in presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Skill in analyzing complex problems, identifying solutions and demonstrating critical thinking
• Skill in the ability to prioritize projects and coordinate multiple requests, and adhere to deadlines
• Skill preparing, monitoring and administering budgets
• Skill in effective supervisory practices and techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, working evenings and weekends may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Sedentary Work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Mental Application:

Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important

Reports To:

Executive Dean of Community Engagement