DEFINITION:
The Foundation Philanthropy Officer will be an accomplished professional who brings demonstrated ability to
identify, cultivate, and solicit donors for large Annual and Endowed gifts. Working with the Executive Director, the Foundation Team and
Board of Directors, the Foundation Philanthropy Officer will manage a portfolio of major and planned giving donors and prospects as
appropriate.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
- Receives direct supervision from the Executive Director of the
Foundation. - Exercises no direct supervision.
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential
Functions:
- Work in close collaboration with the fundraising team to develop and execute ongoing strategies for qualifying
donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions, as well as recapture and upgrading gifts from previous donors. ?Work
collaboratively with other departments across the college and Foundation staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching the
objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.
- Works closely with Foundation Executive Director
and, when appropriate, College leadership to manage prospect assignments, record contacts, and prepare leaders with training, materials and
strategies necessary to be successful.
- Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits including
preparation of personalized materials.
- Responsible for identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors and moves
management strategies for individual and corporate donors for significant contributions to the CFCC Foundation for major gifts, capital and
tangible asset gifts, as well as academic program support. - When directed, executes planned giving solicitation efforts and ensures
retention of existing planned gifts. - Ensures high retention and delight for existing major donors, including stewardship and
appropriate recognition for all major donors - Maintains a high-quality stewardship process for all donors.
- Ensures that
stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships by maintaining detailed records of solicitation activities
in donor database, Raiser's Edge. - Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest client service
and internal teamwork results. - Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Other Important
Functions:
- Pursues professional development to keep informed on best practices in resource development
field. - Maintains up-to-date information about the College in order to make presentations when needed.
- Maintains positive
working relationships with College administrators, faculty, staff and students concerning resource development functions. - Ensure
confidentiality and security of donor information, both internally and externally. - Attend staff meetings and support college
committees as assigned. - Attend Foundation Board and committee meetings.
- While it is not the sole responsibility
of the Philanthropy Officer, all Foundation team members are expected to work collaboratively in the proper execution of comprehensive donor
communications throughout the year, including, but not limited to, appeals, stewardship mailings, invitations, digital content, and
more.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Strong knowledge and experience using Word,
Excel - Experience with donor database software (Raisers Edge) preferred
- Knowledge of Association of Fundraising
Professionals' code of ethical conduct and the Donor Bill of Rights. - English usage including proper spelling, grammar and
punctuation. - Knowledge of Best Practices for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and techniques of
fundraising. - Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of
corporations and individuals. - Demonstrated record of success in raising $25,000+ donations from individuals and corporations.
Ability to:
- Interact positively with donors, students, employees, immediate colleagues and
alumni. - Utilize self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.
- Communicate well, both verbally and
in written form. - Utilize organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills.
- Maintain a high level of poise and
professionalism in all circumstances. - Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work. - Participate in Foundation sponsored activities/events and initiatives which may require occasional evening/weekend
hours. - React and adapt to changing situations appropriately.
- Listen carefully to, understand donors' needs, and proactively
respond to those needs in a consistent and timely manner. - Recognize opportunities: identify critical, high pay-off activities and
prioritize them to attain goals. - Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and
regulations. - Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
- Making
observations - Reading and writing
- Communicating with others
- Operating assigned
equipment - Handling varied tasks simultaneously
performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
- Standing or sitting for extended
periods of time - Operating assigned equipment
- Handling varied tasks simultaneously
- Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 10 pounds
- Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability
of:
- Making sound decisions
- Responding to questions
- Demonstrating intellectual
capabilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Minimum Education/Training
- Bachelor's
degree required with a minimum of 3 years of fundraising, sales or other experience commensurate with the job description.
Minimum Experience
- Candidate should have a proven record of accomplishment of successful fundraising
capabilities. - Candidate should have proven knowledge of and involvement in community organizations.
Preferred
Education/Training, Experience, Skills
- Five to seven years of foundation related experience in a community college or other
higher education setting - Certified Fundraising Professional and/or Non-profit Management education would be a plus.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be
submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
- Candidates are
required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of
education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
- Candidates who have obtained their
education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential
evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the
United States.
- To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.
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