Plans, develops and implements friends, prospects and donor
development events and activities; develops campaign plans,
budgets, goals and objectives incorporating community volunteers
and college staff into campaigns as needed; monitors campaign
progress and develops campaign reports; maintains campaign
financial reports.
Oversees the planning, development and implementation of
fundraising and recognition events including soliciting major
donations, event sponsors and underwriters and
identifying/recruiting honorees and speakers; oversees event
logistics including developing programs and presentations,
contacting vendors for facilities and food orders, supplies and
audio-visual equipment; provides staff support to volunteer
committees.
Assists in identifying, cultivating and soliciting
corporations, local businesses and major prospects; establishes and
maintains long-term partnerships; develops strategies for
cultivating participation from new and existing donors and moving
them into major gift and planned giving programs.
Plans and facilitates meetings with community leaders, business
owners, CEOs of local companies and the Chancellor, College
Presidents and other District leadership.
Coordinates the Chancellor's Circle and other auxiliary group
activities; manages membership campaigns; coordinates networking
events; manages solicitation and recognition activities.
Establishes, maintains and updates the donor management system,
online donation system and donor tracking and recognition systems;
develops reports and analyzes donor trends; oversees the
development and adherence to District policies regarding gift
acceptance and other matters related to the Foundation.
Assists the Executive Director with Foundation Board and
Committee recruitment, development and retention; participates in
the development of Board agendas, reports and materials; may staff
Board meetings in the absence of the Executive Director.
Oversees the development and implementation of the Foundation's
internal and external marketing and public relation activities and
materials; develops and maintains internal and external
communications designed to keep District employees, donors and the
public informed of college events and accomplishments and
Foundation activities; oversees social media platforms.
Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically
minoritized groups and participates in professional development
activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded
practices within the District.
OTHER DUTIES
Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a
high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports
achievement of the Foundation's mission, objectives and values;
promotes workplace diversity, inclusion, cultural competency and a
positive work environment.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of fund development including campaign
development, major donor cultivation techniques and planned
giving.
Professional ethical standards and practices as identified and
agreed to by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) or
similar body.
Principles, practices and methods of campaign budget
development and management and donor tracking and monitoring.
Principles, methods and practices applicable to the design and
implementation of public relations, community outreach and
foundation marketing programs.
Federal, state, corporate, private and non-profit funding
sources to meet high-priority college funding needs.
Research, statistical and forecasting methods used in donor
analysis and management.
Practices and techniques of sound business communication;
correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and
punctuation.
Capabilities of common and specialized donor management
computer applications.
State and federal laws and regulations and District rules and
policies related to foundations and gift receipts.
Applicable sections of the California Education Code.
Uses and operations of scanners, phone systems, computers,
standard business software, and database and spreadsheet
applications.
Skills and Abilities to:
Plan and implement the activities of a complex fund development
program and educational foundation.
Analyze and structure financial gifts and make sound
recommendations on complex funding issues.
Work collaboratively with District leadership to cultivate,
solicit and maintain a robust donor base.
Manage and coordinate the work of volunteers and Foundation
Board members.
Develop fundraising materials and social media messaging.
Represent the District effectively in public settings and
one-on-one with volunteers, donors and potential donors.
Interpret, explain and apply complex guidelines, policies and
procedures applicable to assigned responsibilities with consistency
and a high degree of accuracy.
Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt
effective courses of action in accordance with established policies
and procedures.
Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses,
correspondence, reports, studies, presentations and other written
materials.
Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups
by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive
service-oriented practices.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality of District and Foundation files and
records.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws,
codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex
and confidential donor situations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all
those encountered in the course of work.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor's degree, and three years of increasingly responsible
experience in fund development that includes a proven and
demonstrable track record of successful major gift solicitation; or
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
Certain assignments may require a California driver's license and
the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle
insurance program.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the
essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly
required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use
hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard
office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are
frequently required to walk and to stand for long periods; and to
lift up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly
required to use written and oral communication skills; read and
interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve
problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new
information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on
multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work
under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers,
staff, the public and others encountered in the course of
work.
WORKING
ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Employees work under typical office conditions. Occasional evening,
weekend and/or holiday hours are required on an as-needed
basis.
The employee may be required to travel to locations other than
assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and
requirements to work overtime.
Assessment Process
Only the most qualified applicants will be
invited to interview for the assignment.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00
PM
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/scccd/jobs/5440017/temporary-assistant-director-state-center-community-college-foundation
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