SCC Foundation Director

Eastern Iowa Community College District•Davenport, IA

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About The Position

Serves as the college's chief development officer and works with the SCC Foundation and college personnel to seek external funds from public and private sources. Responsible for coordinating all facets of community, alumni and media relations for the college. Serves on the SCC Leadership Team to participate in institutional planning and problem solving. Serves as the Assistant to the President on special projects.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with a background in administration, leadership, or related experience required.
Must have a high degree of technical fiscal skills and knowledge of accounting and business practices.
Experience preparing and managing multiple budgets required.
Documented evidence of developing and managing successful fundraising initiatives required.
Resource development, marketing and public relations, and supervisory experience required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

CFRE certification as a fundraising executive is preferred.
Master's Degree with a background in administration, leadership, or related experience preferred.
Experience with educational and business partnerships preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement fundraising initiatives which provide funds for student scholarships and college advancement.
Develop and implement major/planned gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Staff the Board of Directors and its committees.
Coordinate all proposal writing for federal, state, and corporate grants, working in close cooperation with the EICC district designee.
Supervise and evaluate Foundation staff.
Represent the college at community events, club meetings, and college activities.
Establish media relations and prepare media releases on campus activities and announcements.
Engage with SCC alumni to capture their stories and to develop lasting-relationships.
Assist the President with special projects as needed.
Support the EICC mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Maintain effective and timely communication with all members of the college community.
Provide quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.
Serve on college and district level committees, councils, and teams.
Is accessible by cellphone to the College at all times, except during authorized holidays and approved vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Perform other duties as assigned.