40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends.
Position Summary
This collaborative and high-performing professional works with the Foundation Executive Director and other team members to execute the Foundation's fundraising initiatives in support of the College's programs, services, and students. A high level of relationship building, and diplomacy skills are critical.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Develop fundraising strategy and set priorities to achieve annual goals and budgets, consistent with Foundation Board and Executive Director initiatives
Research and identify potential donors within the community for giving and sponsorship opportunities
Develop an action plan involving moves management to steward potential donors and alumni
Create and implement strategies for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors to support scholarships and college program needs
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with current donors
Assist in ongoing communication with current donors and with stewardship initiatives as determined by the Executive Director
Write proposals to obtain grants, event sponsorship, and naming opportunities
Prepare presentations to deliver to potential donors and key stakeholders
Work with Foundation Board of Directors assigned committees
Cultivate committee engagement and involvement for assigned committees
Oversee planning for assigned major events and campaigns
Assist with scholarship program efforts as directed by Executive Director including coordination of the Education to Empowerment program
Identify and steward major gift opportunities, in partnership with Executive Director
Lead development of quarterly newsletter, monthly Board of Trustees report, and other ongoing communications, marketing, and donor stewardship
Manage event budgets and work with Executive Director to develop Foundation budget and achieve departmental financial goals
Provide reports to the Executive Director on the status of ongoing campaigns and projects
Work with marketing team to update all social media and web communications related to the Foundation's outreach and event initiatives, as assigned by Executive Director
Assist with review of Foundation website to ensure information is updated and accurate
When needed, work with Development Specialist or Scholarship and Outreach Coordinator in supporting the work of selected Foundation committees
Support the Development Specialist as needed on donor database management
Assist in coordinating the acceptance process for non-cash gifts
Perform general administrative support functions
Provide daily/frequent direction to the Development Specialist, Scholarship and Outreach Coordinator, and other Foundation staff members as delegated by the Executive Director
Work collaboratively with others (e.g. Board members, colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Proven track record of revenue generation and prior experience with direct mail campaigns, major donors, events, endowments, or other campaigns
Equal Employment Opportunity
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.
