Executive Director, CFCC Foundation

Executive Director, CFCC Foundation

Employer

Cape Fear Community College
411 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-362-7000

Job Location

Wilmington, NC

Salary/Grade

Not Displayed

Benefits

Full Time

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Friday, May 26, 2023
Closes: Thursday, June 1, 2023

Target Start Date

Monday, June 12, 2023

Expected Work Hours

Full Time

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

  • A minimum of two years professional experience in fundraising

 

Minimum Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, marketing, educational administration or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

  • Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, marketing, educational administration or a closely related field
  • Prior work experience in resource development at the college level and experience conducting annual fundraising

Position Description

Position Description

 

STRUCTURE

 

The Cape Fear Community College Foundation exists to support the mission of the College and its students, faculty, staff, programs, scholarships and specific capital projects. The corporation is organized pursuant to Chapter 55A of the North Carolina General Statutes and has qualified as a Section 501 (c) (3) Public Charity corporation under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States of America.

   

DEFINITION

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the CFCC Foundation and provides leadership and direction to fundraising programs and activities that will strengthen private sector support for the College. The Executive Director will have a passion for the community, the Community College system, and our Athletics program. This position will plan, organize and participate in resource development programs and activities coordinating annual and planned giving campaigns. They will also work collaboratively with the Vice President of Advancement and Arts, Foundation Board, and the President of the College. 

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

  • Receives administrative direction from the VP of Business Services
  • Exercises direct supervision over all foundation staff

 

 

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

 

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Essential Functions:

  • Collaborate with the Vice President of Business Services to identify and cultivate donors.
  • Works with the Foundation Board, the College President, and the Vice President of Advancement and Arts to solicit personal and corporate gifts
    1. Provides leadership for major gifts, capital campaigns, annual and planned giving campaigns, and to secure substantial donations
    2. Serves as primary fundraiser for the Foundation; develops and implements solicitation strategies; manages the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all donors and prospects; maintains a mailing list of CFCC alumni; and develops a list of private and corporate donors
  • Identifies and visits prospects, and coordinates strategies and schedules with the President
  • Oversees and advises on all financial affairs pertaining to the Foundation in Accordance with legal requirements
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the office, supervision and evaluation of staff and budget preparation
  • Secures equipment and other non-cash gifts donated to the College
  • Oversees administration of the tuition assistance and foundation scholarship programs
  • Works collaboratively with the Vice President of Advancement and Arts to identify donors
    1. Ensures appropriate reports and correspondence are developed and provided to keep donors in touch with the College and the use of their gifts
  • Maintains records of individual gifts, separate funds, endowments, and other categories
  • Coordinates Foundation Board and Committee meetings
    1. Provides Board orientation and training, keeps records for the Board’s operations; ensures bylaws are observed
    2. Serve as Secretary to the Foundation Board; prepare status reports

 

Other Important Functions:

  • Attend meetings and participate in a variety of College advisory plans and committees which impact on resource development activities
  • Work closely with our Athletic programs for fundraising efforts
  • Serve as an informational resource to College administrators, faculty, and staff
  • Represent the College at community and outside organizations, functions, and activities
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 

Qualifications

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Knowledge of:

  • Sources and types of funding available to institutions of higher education
  • Priorities, goals, and objectives of the College
  • Principles of effective relations with a variety of agencies and institutions
  • Budgeting procedures and techniques

 

Ability to:

  • Successfully coordinate a fundraising campaign
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Display strong skills in organization and program management
  • Manage software and database management systems
  • Demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality to maintain credibility, trust and support
  • Monitor and administer a budget
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel
  • Prepare clear and concise reports
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of community groups and the general public
  • Maintain ability to:
    1. Making observations
    2. Communicating with others
    3. Reading and writing
    4. Operating assigned equipment
  • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
    1. Sitting for extended periods of time
    2. Operating assigned equipment
    3. Some local travel
  • Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of:
    1. Making sound decisions and using good judgment
    2. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
    3. Working with numbers
    4. Reviewing various alternatives and making appropriate choices

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES --Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

Minimum Experience:

  • A minimum of two years professional experience in fundraising

 

Minimum Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, marketing, educational administration or a closely related field

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

  • Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, marketing, educational administration or a closely related field
  • Prior work experience in resource development at the college level and experience conducting annual fundraising

 

Supplemental Information

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
 
Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
 
Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.   
 
To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.

How to Apply

Apply online at CFCC Careers Page

Job Post Contact

Anne W. Smith
Director of Human Resources
Cape Fear Community College
411 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
http://cfcc.edu/hr
Phone: 910-362-7028 
Email: asmith@cfcc.edu