Director of Development/Executive Director of the RCC Foundation
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Job Summary
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Serves as the Director of Development for the College and as Executive Director of the RCC Foundation Board of Directors. Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive program for the College that includes a variety of giving options (annual planned, major giving and capital). Organizes special events for the College and other assignments as directed. The Director of Development/Executive Director RCC Foundation reports directly to the President of the College.
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Job Duties
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Serves as the chief fundraising officer for the College and is charged with developing and implementing strategies, programs, and policies related to securing and maximizing support for the College.
Works with the College president to determine annual priorities and goals for the College’s development program.
Oversees a board of directors and manages the activities of three active divisions and an executive board.
Administers the affairs of the Foundation which include: overseeing board development and training; nominating; staffing the board; new board member orientation; division and committee meetings; preparing budgets and financial reports; and monitoring an investment portfolio of approximately $22 million.
Develops annual priorities and goals for the Foundation.
Develops and implements an annual giving campaign that includes all areas of the county, expands the Foundation’s donor base, and efficiently raises funds to meet annual goals.
Designs and executes special events aimed at increasing contributions to the foundation, “friend-raising,” recognizing donors and volunteers, promoting the College within the community, commemorating special occasions and other activities as assigned.
Monitors compliance with the memorandum of understanding between the College and the Foundation.
Monitors compliance with the RCC Foundation By-laws.
Works to ensure that the Foundation’s fundraising efforts support the College’s goals and purpose, and are incorporated into the College’s strategic planning process.
Coordinates the Foundation’s annual grant program including distributing funds, monitoring the use of grant monies and reporting the use of grant funds.
Ensures that all Foundation and institutional scholarships are awarded appropriately.
Monitors compliance with the Foundation’s standard operating procedures and business continuity plan.Supervises support staff and attends to personnel matters including assignments, training and professional development, schedules and performance appraisals.
Responsible for securing an annual financial audit of the Foundation.
Maintains and produces Foundation financial reports utilizing appropriate software.
Coordinates with the College public information staff to market effectively Foundation activities.
Analyzes trends to make data driven decisions and recommendations for continuous quality improvement in all Foundation related activities.
Serves as the liaison between the Foundation and College for the Rockingham County Historical Collection. Responsible for budget oversight of foundation-funded projects and special programming.
Serves as the College’s liaison to the RCC Retired Employees Association which entails scheduling facilities and planning group’s meetings.
Serves as the president’s cabinet liaison to the College’s Social Committee to coordinate campus activities at the beginning of the academic year, the Christmas holiday luncheon, campus networking events, and other campus events for the community.
Develops an annual budget for Foundation operating expenses.
Works with RCC Administrative Services and Financial Aid Office in matters related to finances, grants, and scholarships.
Performs other related duties as incidental to the work described herein.
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Qualifications
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REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Must have three years of experience in fundraising, advancement, and development.
PREFERRED:
A Master's degree from an accredited institution with at least five years of experience in fundraising.
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Knowledge and Skills
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Must have a thorough understanding and commitment to the community College mission.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have a commitment to a collaborative management style.
Must be task-oriented.
Must be able to effectively plan, organize and conduct special events for the Foundation.
Must be able to create positive relationships in the community that fosters support for the Foundation.
Must be personable to connect with students, faculty, staff and with community partners.
Must be engaged in the Rockingham County community.
