Job Info
Work Week
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 opportunitiesDevelop 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 donorsAssist in ongoing communication with current donors and with stewardship initiatives as determined by the Executive DirectorWrite proposals to obtain grants, event sponsorship, and naming opportunitiesPrepare presentations to deliver to potential donors and key stakeholdersWork with Foundation Board of Directors assigned committeesCultivate committee engagement and involvement for assigned committeesOversee planning for assigned major events and campaignsAssist with scholarship program efforts as directed by Executive Director including coordination of the Education to Empowerment programIdentify 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 stewardshipManage event budgets and work with Executive Director to develop Foundation budget and achieve departmental financial goalsProvide reports to the Executive Director on the status of ongoing campaigns and projectsWork 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 accurateWhen needed, work with Development Specialist or Scholarship and Outreach Coordinator in supporting the work of selected Foundation committeesSupport the Development Specialist as needed on donor database management Assist in coordinating the acceptance process for non-cash giftsPerform general administrative support functionsProvide 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 responsibilitiesAssume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institutionExperience implementing large-scale fundraising events, writing corporate proposals and reports, and/or managing complex projectsProven 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.
