Foundation Development Officer

Contra Costa Community College District
YEARLY: $113,664, step 1 - $138,480, step 5 (see special instruction for initial step placement)
United States, California, San Pablo
Dec 11, 2024
Foundation Development Officer Posting Number: 0002093 Location: Contra Costa College Salary: YEARLY: $113,664, step 1 - $138,480, step 5 (see special instruction for initial step placement) Position Definition: Under general direction, the Foundation Development Officer fosters focused relationship building and major gift cultivation and solicitation efforts to serve the needs of the Contra Costa Community College District (Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College). The Foundation Development Officer is responsible for working with individual and corporation prospects and donors in support of the programs at the three colleges. Distinguishing Characteristics: The Foundation Development Officer is responsible for increasing philanthropic support of one or more of colleges that comprise the Contra Costa Community College District. This includes participating in the creation of annual and long-term development and stewardship plans, and having direct responsibility for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a significant portfolio of individual and corporate prospects and donors. Examples of Duties/Essential Functions: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Establishes and manages a portfolio of 150 donors and prospective donors, including college Alumni and designs successful cultivation and solicitation strategies. Participates in fundraising, planning & goal setting, and leads on its execution. Conducts essential meetings with prospects and donors on a continual basis. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards high-level annual fund and major donors. Develops and implements strategies to attract high-level annual fund donors. Prepares and presents reports to college and District administration. Participates in stewardship and cultivation activities that foster relationships with current donors and donor prospects. Works with foundation board members and the Executive Foundation Director to assist in meeting fundraising responsibilities. Develops strong working relationships with college presidents, deans, department chairs, and faculty and provides counsel and coordination of their development efforts. Accompanies District and college administrators, faculty, and/or volunteers on cultivation and solicitation calls. Supervises, trains and evaluates staff and conducts or participates in their selection. Coordinates prospect management. Develops and implements an effective program for recognition, involvement and stewardship of major gift donors. Minimum Qualifications: Education/Experience: Education/Training: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent. Experience: Three (3) years of experience in major gift fundraising or high-end annual giving. Higher education experience is highly desirable. Knowledge Of: Knowledge Of: * The methods of, and best practices for, developing and maintaining effective relationships with donors, preferably in a higher education setting. * Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to Foundations and gift receipts. * Capabilities of common and specialized donor management computer applications. * Organization and management of records. Skill To: N/A Ability To: * Perform and implement duties and functions above. Required abilities also include but are not limited to: * Determine how best to develop and maintain effective relationships with donors and determine how and when a prospective donor can be successfully solicited for a gift. * Relate well to and understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop or strengthen relationships between them and the colleges. * Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle. * Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Translate sometimes complex work of the colleges and programmatic work for donor audiences. * Work under pressure of established timelines and deadlines. * Travel locally and work evening and weekend hours, as needed. * Train and supervise personnel. * Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability and religious background of all students, faculty and staff. Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrated Ability to Solicit Funds: Includes experience through the full fundraising process. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and persuasively. Team Collaboration: Proven experience in fostering a collaborative work environment, and effectively managing and nurturing interpersonal relationships. Experience serving West Contra Costa County or similar community. Special Instructions: NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $113,664 per year, second step $119,424 per year or third step at $125,460 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $138,480 per year is reached on the salary schedule. 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