Partner with Foundation Board leadership to advance strategic
priorities, governance, board engagement, and philanthropic
growth.
Drive annual fundraising efforts of approximately $6–10 million
and help complete the College's $50 million comprehensive campaign
by 2028.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift
prospects, maintaining a personal portfolio of 40–50 donors and
prospects.
Develop relationships with influential community, business, and
philanthropic leaders to expand support for Montgomery
College.
Lead alumni engagement strategies that strengthen volunteerism,
advocacy, and philanthropic participation.
Oversee foundation financial management, compliance, budgeting,
gift processing, and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising
and development experience, including capital campaigns, major
gifts, principal gifts, annual giving, planned giving, donor
stewardship, and team leadership.
- Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure gifts and
leading comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
- Strong knowledge of foundation governance, nonprofit
regulations, and advancement best practices.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, strategic
planning, and leadership skills.
Hiring Range: $135,044–$236,298 annually. Initial salary placement
is typically between the minimum and midpoint of the range
($135,044–$185,671 annually), based on the selected candidate’s
relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Exceptional candidates with highly relevant qualifications and
experience may be considered for placement above the midpoint,
consistent with the College’s compensation guidelines.
Application Process:
- Click Here to apply online
- Best consideration for applications received by July 24,
2026.
- For consideration, you must: Submit a cover
letter.
- For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your
education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized
evaluation service, must be included in your application.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education
equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation
service, must be included in your application.
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the
time of hire:
- Successful completion of a background check and degree
verification (if applicable).
- Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan
(Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position).
If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement
System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System
plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions,
per state law.
Our
benefits package includes: generous paid
vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal
benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational
assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness
programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the
job application or interview process, please contact Human
Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or
HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu . We require at least two
weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested
accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to
promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty,
and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free
workplace.
Closing DateOpen Until Filled