"Director, GTCC Foundation"

Job Description Summary

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Director of the GTCC Foundation serves as the college's strategic leader for philanthropy, driving efforts to secure the private support necessary to advance GTCC's mission and priorities. This visionary fundraiser will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive, multimillion-dollar campaign to elevate GTCC's impact across Guilford County and beyond.

The Director will oversee all aspects of the Foundation's operations, including major and planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor stewardship, alumni engagement, and community partnerships. Working collaboratively with the President, the Foundation Board of Directors, and college leadership, the Director will ensure a unified, mission-driven approach to philanthropy that positions GTCC as a top choice for community investment.

Reporting to the Vice President of College Advancement, the Director will provide strategic counsel and direction to senior executives and Foundation Board members. The ideal candidate will bring a proven record of major gift success, campaign leadership, and board development, along with the creativity and entrepreneurial energy to elevate GTCC's culture of philanthropy.

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Education Preferred:

Master's degree from an institutionally accredited post-secondary institution

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including leadership in higher education or nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated success planning, leading, and completing major or capital campaigns at the multimillion-dollar level.
• Experience supervising and mentoring advancement staff and managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience working closely with a governing or foundation board, including supporting board committees and engaging volunteer leaders in fundraising.
• Demonstrated expertise in major gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and campaign strategy.
• Proficiency with fundraising CRMs (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Bloomerang, etc.) and data-informed portfolio management.

Experience Preferred:

• Prior experience in a community college or higher education setting, or in a complex, multi-stakeholder nonprofit environment