Chief Advancement & Executive Director of the College Foundation

Bunker Hill Community College•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of the College Foundation serves as the senior advancement executive for the College and provides leadership for all philanthropic and foundation-related activities. This role plans, organizes, and manages a comprehensive development program, including major and planned gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, donor stewardship, and advancement operations. Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated to college advancement functions, with up to 25% devoted to leadership and management of the College Foundation. The Foundation is a legally separate 501(c)(3) organization established to support institutional priorities and student success; the Executive Director oversees the Foundation’s assets and provides reporting as required of 501(c)(3) organizations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Chief Advancement Officer works closely with the President, the Foundation Board of Directors, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to advance the College's mission, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure ethical, effective, and compliant fundraising practices. The Chief Advancement Officer will supervise the Senior Director of Operations and Donor Services and Associate Director of Stewardship, Donor Engagement and Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution
Demonstrated experience working with or supporting a nonprofit governing board, with an understanding of fiduciary responsibilities, ethical fundraising practices, and donor intent
Working knowledge of nonprofit operations and compliance relevant to a 501(c)(3) organization, including gift acceptance, financial oversight, and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to lead and manage professional staff, set strategic direction, and establish effective systems, processes, and performance metrics
Demonstrated capacity to serve as a senior institutional leader reporting to a president or chief executive, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and accountability
Demonstrated senior level leadership in comprehensive advancement or development programs, including major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and donor stewardship
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent the institution and its foundation with clarity, credibility, and confidence
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethical judgment, and accountability in advancement and nonprofit leadership

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience in community college or access focused higher education environments, with a demonstrated commitment to student success and mission aligned philanthropy
Experience partnering closely with a president, chancellor, or cabinet level leadership on institutional strategy and external engagement
Demonstrated ability to use advancement data, reporting, and performance metrics to inform strategy and improve fundraising effectiveness

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors in support of College priorities
Develop and execute an annual strategic and operational advancement plan with measurable revenue goals
Serve as the principal philanthropic contact for internal and external constituents, including senior leadership, donors, and community partners
Liaise with academic and administrative departments to develop funding opportunities and donor impact reports
Manage a personal portfolio of major and planned gift prospects while providing strategic oversight of the College's overall donor pipeline
Serve as Executive Director of the College Foundation, providing leadership and administrative oversight for a legally separate 501(c)(3) organization established to support the mission and priorities of the College
Act as the primary staff liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors, supporting the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities while respecting its independent governance authority
Ensure close alignment between College priorities and Foundation fundraising activities, in coordination with and under the direction of the President of the College
Oversee Foundation financial and operational functions, including budgeting, audits, tax filings, investments, and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements
Accept and administer gifts on behalf of the Foundation in accordance with donor intent, Foundation policies, and College priorities
Direct all aspects of the Advancement Office, including supervision of the Senior Director of Operations and Donor Services and Associate Director of Stewardship, Donor Engagement and Operations
Establish and maintain effective advancement infrastructure, systems, and reporting processes
Use advancement data and performance metrics to assess progress, inform strategy, and improve fundraising effectiveness
Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance and Foundation initiatives for College leadership and the Foundation Board