Head of Development & External Relations

Alabama Community College System; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, Alabama seeks a Director of Development and External Relations to lead institutional advancement, fundraising, and donor relations. The role drives annual giving, major gifts, endowments, grants, and alumni engagement while coordinating with the President and College leadership.

The position requires collaboration with the College Foundation, staff, and external partners to secure resources and support strategic priorities and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Three years of fundraising experience in a college or nonprofit setting is required.
• Experience with alumni relations and/or volunteer development is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with campus priorities.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and steward major gifts and donor relationships.
• Manages donor portfolios and coordinates cultivation with College leadership.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Alumni relations

Volunteer development

Ability to work under pressure

Handle multiple priorities

Effective oral and writtenCommunic

PC, telephone, written media

Education

Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Administrative computing systems

Job description

Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, Alabama seeks a Director of Development and External Relations to lead institutional advancement, fundraising, and donor relations. The role drives annual giving, major gifts, endowments, grants, and alumni engagement while coordinating with the President and College leadership.

The position requires collaboration with the College Foundation, staff, and external partners to secure resources and support strategic priorities and student success.