Kirtland Community College, located near Roscommon, Michigan, is seeking qualified applicants for the part-time position of Foundation Director. This is a half-time position performing the duties of executive director of the Kirtland Community College Foundation, a 501(c) (3) entity. The foundation director is responsible for developing, planning, and coordinating fund-raising strategies and activities of the foundation, and assuring accurate records and timely reporting. The foundation director is further concerned with effective stewardship of the Foundation’s funds and works to develop and maintain relations with college alumni and other constituents who may be in a position to support the college financially and otherwise.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and administers aggressive fundraising strategies, from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private, public, and non-profit entities via annual giving, memorial gifts, major gifts, planned giving initiatives and endowment building activities.
- Is personally involved in and oversees the cultivation and recognition of donors while respecting confidentiality as necessary and appropriate.
- Develops and manages an alumni relations program, initiating and implementing strategies for engaging college alumni, and increasing/retaining their support.
- Maintains an in-depth knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to foundation activities and fund-raising.
- Prepares or participates in the writing of required federal, state, and institutional reports.
- Works with the college’s Chief Financial Officer and such other staff as appropriate in implementing the foundation’s investment strategy, fund management, and spending activities.
- Works with college staff responsible for administration, marketing, public relations, and recruitment to integrate foundation and institutional publicity goals and objectives.
- Serves as executive director of the foundation, reviews, evaluates, and reports on foundation activities to the foundation’s Board of Directors, provides expert advice and direction, and implements directives of the board.
- Develops and monitors the foundation’s budget
- Participates in community events or with community groups relevant to the foundation’s mission or that of the college.
- Serves on college committees as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION - Reports to the president of the college, in close collaboration with the foundation board
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- At least three years of experience in fundraising or the management of funds, or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position.
- Advanced knowledge of the legal requirements of fundraising and trust administration.
- Experience in financial or budget management
- Proficiency with electronic research, marketing, and reporting methods
- Demonstrated significant community involvement, volunteerism, civic organization membership, and the like.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational ability, and the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- Ability to function autonomously yet collaboratively, and the interpersonal skills to appropriately develop trust and confidence in the mission of the college foundation among a diverse population.
- Willingness and ability to work irregular hours and travel extensively, must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license.
JOB DIMENSIONS - Knowledge of work, Delegation, Planning and Organization, Impact, Performance results, Persuasiveness, Self-reliance, Negotiation, Attention to detail, Work standards, Sensitivity, Stress tolerance, Technical/Professional Self Development, Initiative, Judgment, Analysis, Commitment to college, Teamwork, Decisiveness, Informal communications, Written Communications, Dependability, Influence, Presentations
SALARY - This is a half-time, exempt contractual position with a 2011-12 salary range of $30,344 -$38,076, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Limited fringe benefit package.
STARTING DATE - Spring, 2012
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Applications will be accepted until February 17, 2012. Send cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts and credentials, and three professional reference letters to:
Human Resources Department
Kirtland Community College
10775 N. St. Helen Road
Roscommon, MI 48653
989-275-5000, ext. 239 or 271
Fax: 989-275-8210
An equal opportunity employer
For further information please contact: Kathy Barber
