Director of Grants and District Foundation

EICC Portal • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

The Director of Grants and District Foundation provides strategic and operational leadership for districtwide fundraising, grant development and management, alumni engagement, and foundation collaboration across Eastern Iowa Community Colleges ( EICC ). This role is both strategic and hands-on, with direct responsibility for planning, implementing, and executing fundraising initiatives, events, and grant activities—not solely oversight. Serving as the principal grant writer for the district, the Director leads the identification, development, submission, and management of all major grant proposals and oversees the administration and compliance of all state, local, federal, and private grants across the district. Working closely with the foundation directors at Muscatine Community College, Clinton Community College, and Scott Community College, the Director fosters coordination, innovation, and shared purpose to strengthen and expand EICC’s advancement and external funding efforts. The Director also serves as the executive leader for the District Foundation Board, ensuring districtwide fundraising, grants, and foundation initiatives align with and strengthen the goals of each college foundation and EICC’s strategic priorities. EICC is unable to sponsor employment at this time, new hires must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Physical Demands This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The role requires the ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds occasionally, open and access filing cabinets, and bend, reach, or stand as needed. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, as well as the ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, grant development, nonprofit leadership, or higher education advancement.
• Demonstrated success as a lead or principal grant writer, including state, local, federal, and private grants.
• Proven experience managing grants post-award, including compliance, reporting, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience implementing fundraising, CRM , or grants management systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

What This Job Offers

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