Director of Development

James Sprunt Community College • Kenansville, NC

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About The Position

The Director of Development is responsible for leading and organizing the college’s institutional advancement program that provides strong financial support and institutional resource development for James Sprunt Community College’s academic agenda, programmatic initiatives and construction projects. The Director of Development is responsible for implementing the College’s fundraising, annual giving, planned giving, foundation and corporate sponsorships, grant development and campaign programs. The Director of Development will also serve as the Executive Director for the James Sprunt Foundation, Inc. and serves as a liaison between the Foundation Board of Directors and James Sprunt Community College. This position drives all fundraising strategies and donor relations. The Executive Director role will also oversee daily Foundation operations and provide support to advancement staff. This position serves on the President’s Council and reports to the President.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in non-profit management, business, public administration, communications, education, organizational leadership, or related field.
• Five years of fundraising experience, including managing institutional development, major gift solicitation, planned giving, events planning, grants, targeted drives for corporate and foundation donations, and sponsorships with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to show initiative and self-direction as well as communicate professionally across a variety of constituent groups.
• Ability to interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the College as well as other governing bodies.
• Ability to communicate effectively through speech and writing.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and analyze problems.
• Ability to take ownership and utilize constructive feedback.
• Must be punctual, professional, and conduct oneself in an ethical manner.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Some supervisory experience.
• Experience in community college advancement and philanthropy.
• Experience working with boards, foundations, or nonprofit governance structures.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to success in college advancement with a proven record of achievement as a fundraiser.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit administration, grant writing, or institutional advancement.
• Develops and maintains relationships with donors, external partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Develops and executes annual and multi-year fundraising plans, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, corporate partnerships, events, and campaigns.
• Cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors, alumni, business partners, community leaders, and philanthropic organizations.
• Prepares and presents Foundation reports, budget preparation, financial updates, and strategic recommendations to the President and the Foundation Board.
• Leads the grants strategy for the Foundation, including prospect identification, proposal development, compliance oversight, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to identify funding needs through public and private grant opportunities.
• Ensures that grant awards comply with all agency requirements, including timely expenditure of funds and alignment with compliance expectations.
• Maintains centralized documentation, submission timelines, program evaluations, and grant closeout processes.
• Serves as an ambassador for the College in the community, strengthening relationships with civic leaders, nonprofits, partners, business and industry, government agencies, and public officials.
• Supports College marketing, branding, and communication initiatives related to donor engagement, Foundation visibility, and grants success, consistent with institutional advancement priorities.
• Coordinates Foundation and grant-related events, including donor receptions, fundraising activities, student scholarship ceremonies, cultivation activities, and community programs.
• Develops and manages a calendar of outreach that effectively involves faculty, staff, alumni, board members and community stakeholders.
• Oversees daily operations of the Office of the Institutional Advancement and Development, including staff supervision, budgeting, resource allocations, and workflow management.
• Ensures accuracy and transparency in donor records, financial documentation, and audit compliance.
• Develops, maintains and adheres to policies and procedures related to fundraising, grants, stewardship, and donor confidentiality.
• Prepares materials for audits, accreditation files, board reports, and institutional effectiveness documentation.
• Acquires computer/technology competencies as appropriate to position.
• Assists with equipment and software maintenance.
• Maintains security of personal computer access.
• Performs other professional or job-related duties as assigned.
• Serves on college committees as directed by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director