"Assistant Director, Donor Engagement - MCC Foundation"

Assistant Director, Donor Engagement - MCC Foundation

Company:
Monroe Community College

Job Location:
Rochester, 14623

Category:
Development and Fundraising

Type:
Full-Time

Company Description:
The Monroe Community College Foundation seeks philanthropic investment to advance academic achievement, innovation, and the mission of excellence at Monroe Community College (MCC). It is a 501c3 non-profit organization that solicits, accepts, manages, invests, and distributes contributions and communicates with donors and prospects regularly. It serves as the repository for all private, non-governmental gifts and support on behalf of MCC.
Monroe Community College is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is one of only nineteen community colleges across North America selected for board membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College. Founded in 1961, MCC prides itself on providing an affordable, quality education for more than 8,500 students in the Rochester area. MCC is a large institution offering over 100 programs across two main campuses, two specialized centers, and various community sites.
Monroe Community College expects and upholds equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, and community involvement. We believe that diversity enriches our lives and leads to understanding and appreciation of our differences and commonalities. In order to achieve academic and institutional excellence, we actively recruit, engage, and retain students, faculty, staff, and community partners who represent the diversity of our region, nation, and world. The College welcomes candidates who are committed to MCC's mission of access and academic excellence and a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description:
Function of Position:
The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for planning, supporting, and executing events, and for strengthening donor and alumni engagement in support of Monroe Community College. The successful candidate will facilitate the planning and implementation of the Foundation's signature fundraising events and play a key role in identifying and engaging alumni and community leaders whose participation elevates the visibility and success of these events. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, the Assistant Director of Donor Engagement is part of a dynamic team that works to enhance private philanthropic support for MCC.
This is a temporary position that may be renewed annually, contingent upon the availability of college budget and performance reviews. This position is eligible for paid time off and benefits.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary Functions

• Plan and execute the Foundation's signature fundraising events, including the Gold Star Gala, Scholarship Open, and Salute to Excellence, with specific fundraising, donor development, and stewardship goals.
• Proactively solicit and secure individual and corporate sponsorships in collaboration with the Development team, building strategies that maximize event revenue and strengthen donor partnerships.
• Oversee additional events such as the 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships, Optics Clambake, and President's Circle Dinner, providing guidance to team members to ensure successful execution and donor stewardship.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Communications on event invitations, scripting, student speaker highlights, and the promotion of events across social media, web and other channels.
• Recruit, cultivate, and engage alumni and community leaders to serve on event committees, ensuring their participation adds esteem to the events and drives fundraising success.
• Work with the Foundation Board, staff, and committees to identify and solicit individual and corporate underwriting support.
• Serve as staff liaison to assigned board committees; support and manage committee meetings, provide direction for staff and volunteers, and generate regular updates and progress reports.
• Participate as a full member of the Foundation's advancement team, including professional development activities and staff meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions

• Participate in the planning and development of annual fundraising goals and objectives; prepare and manage annual budgets for assigned projects.
• Prepare and analyze reports of activities and programs; track and monitor pledges, gifts, and special events results.
• Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and standards to enhance special events and alumni engagement.
• Work with the Development team to create strategies that strengthen donor and alumni relations with the Foundation.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three or more years' experience in a comprehensive development program including stewardship/donor relations, event management, non-profit fundraising or related responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to create efficient systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior computer skills, including high proficiency in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; expected to learn and use the database and reporting software program for development (Raiser's Edge).
• Detail-oriented, energetic self-starter with a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Vision to plan ahead, take initiative and set and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and to work collaboratively with a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse audience of alumni and donors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree in nonprofit management, development or related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience managing vendors and donor relationships.
• Experience in budget and volunteer management.
• Development experience with increasing responsibilities in an academic setting or with a public entity.
• Experience with social media and other web-related communication tools.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:
Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $65,000 to $75,000 and is based on these mentioned factors.
Working Environment:
The MCC Foundation is located at 321 State Street, Rochester, New York.
This position is highly mobile within the Rochester region and requires reliable personal transportation.
This position functions primarily during normal business hours, with occasional evening and weekend activities.
Travel outside the immediate Rochester area is typically confined to attendance at professional conferences and meetings 1-2/year.
In addition, travel outside the immediate Rochester area for prospect visits should be expected.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.
Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.
Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.
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Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S
Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.

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