Executive Director of College Advancement and Development

Job Description: Reporting to SEARK’s Vice President of Fiscal Affairs, the Executive Director of College Advancement and Development will coordinate project initiatives, identify and contact potential t funding sources, write proposals and other materials, coordinate grant expenditures and submit reports. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement comprehensive fundraising goals and measurable objectives which directly support the College’s mission and purposes, strategic goals and vision statements
• Identify and contact potential corporate and private foundation funding sources; write grant proposals, other documents and materials
• Provide positive leadership for the advancement program to ensure accuracy, participation, good employee morale, excellent donor relations and customer service
• Develop annual budget proposals and ensure efficient and appropriate expenditures of funds for the areas supervised
• Effectively plan, organize and manage fund – raising activities
• Serve as the liaison between the college, SEARK’s Foundation, and the community
• Work closely with SEARK Foundation in selecting recipients for Foundation Scholarships
• Develop and expand current relationships between the college and alumni
• Participate and prepare reports for regular meetings of the SEARK Foundation Board
• Engage in professional development in support of development activities
• Develop and cultivate relationships with external constituencies to promote the College and the Foundation
• Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement program designed to offer meaningful opportunities for volunteerism, service, personal and professional development, and events for alumni of the College
• Develop and implement a plan for consistent and positive communication with alumni of the College
• Develop and implement an effective internal giving campaign
• Execute fundraising activities including proposal development, prospect identification and contact management, annual giving campaigns, major gift solicitation, event planning, and donor relations
• Support the campus community by seeking grant opportunities and outside funding sources for various projects including capital funding campaigns
• Maintain all donor, alumni and supporter constituent records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Demonstrate organizational skills in handling, directing and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments and projects
• Demonstrate skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; collect data, show facts, effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or SEARK’s governing board
• Experience working with and training volunteers
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and managing large databases
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education