This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive annual giving and community relations program. This will include direct mail, e-giving, constituent giving programs, and personal solicitations. This position will advise and participate in the development of short and long-term strategies that support LBCC’s philanthropic priorities, increase the number of donors to the LBCC Foundation, and foster a culture of philanthropy among college constituents. Must demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, innovation, student success, fundraising ethics and best practices, integrity and diversity in the performance of job duties.

Education and Training: Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Directly related experience may substitute for formal education.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience, including fundraising, donor development and annual giving.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires sound working knowledge of fundraising, and matters that relate to giving/donations (public/private gifts, grants, pledges, charitable trusts, corporate giving, endowments, memorial and other accounts). Must have ability to assess potential gifts to the college. Must be willing to personally solicit funds and have the ability to raise funds. Requires the ability to use excellent judgment and take the initiative to properly solicit gifts. Also requires knowledge of various methodologies for soliciting gifts or obtaining donors, etc., and an understanding of the major fund acquisition process, planned and deferred giving programs. Ability to represent foundation to college staff and promote and communicate philanthropic giving. Must have knowledge of resource development strategies and local philanthropic avenues. Requires strong interpersonal skills, good writing and speaking skills and a high degree of personal integrity. Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with college staff. Must have ability to communicate complex funding information and work with all levels of college management, staff, the Foundation Board, and the community (serves as a college spokesperson in the community).

Training in fundraising, planned giving or donor programs, etc., is desirable. Fundraising experience in an education or non-profit setting is desirable.

Work is primarily performed out of office with very diverse community and civic groups, corporations and individuals to raise funds for the foundation. In addition, will maintain an on-campus office. Extensive local travel is required. Work hours may vary and frequently evening and weekend work is required. Requires ability to use a computer and communicate with a diverse population. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

1. Responsible for the general management of the annual giving campaign including designing, planning, and executing fundraising programs, marketing communications, brand management and the donor experience required to achieve the revenue and participation goals.

2. Responsible for the general management of community relations including designing, planning, and executing fundraising programs, marketing communications, brand management and the donor experience required to achieve the revenue and participation goals.

3. Develops strategic relationships with community members and donors to identify potential resources and partnerships that increase the resources of the LBCC Foundation and further the vision of Linn-Benton Community College. Attends community gatherings as a representative of LBCC and the LBCC Foundation. Maintains confidentiality of all personal and financial interactions.

4. Identify individual prospects through fieldwork, screening and research. Create and maintain relationships with donors and/or their financial advisors to ensure a growing base of support and to plant the seed for annual donors to perpetuate their giving through planned gifts.

5. Maintain close relationships with Foundation Board members and other philanthropic leaders, and represent staff development progress at Board meetings.

6. Supervise operational and fundraising staff. Perform required employee appraisals for employees under direct supervision, within collective bargaining agreements, institutional policies, procedures, and agreed-upon timelines. Counsel and provide direction to personnel on performance and behavioral issues. Provide appropriate training and professional development opportunities. Resolve performance and disciplinary issues.

7. Manage budgets department wide and work to monitor, report, and set strategic financial goals.

8. Collaborate with other department leader to develop strategic plans, and takes the lead in setting measurable and trackable portions.

9. Develops and executes segmentation strategies; analyzes results to determine modification or creation of future strategies.

10. Develops a written master plan and calendar for all phases of annual giving and community relations.

11. Conducts regular short-term and year-end assessments of the annual giving and community relations plans.

12. Collaborates with development staff to support the identification and qualification of new major gift prospects.

13. Assists with community donors, board members, community bodies, staff and the public. Acts as a liaison and representative of Foundation, answering inquiries and providing information and assistance requiring detailed knowledge of rules, procedures, policies and activities.

14. Recommends changes and improvements to processes, objectives, and goals based on evaluation of completed programs to dramatically increase engagement and participation and maximize and ensure most effective and efficient use of resources.

15. Develop and implement plans for renewed, increased and new giving, while continuing to develop strategies and approaches to generate high levels of giving by identifying and advancing new prospects.

16. Works with colleagues and teams to ensure collaborative and successful fundraising efforts.

17. Serves as project manager for Advancement and Foundation Events.

18. May train, assign and review work of student employees and interns as needed. Coordinates staff and volunteers in all aspects of event planning.

19. Adheres to and interprets as needed, Foundation policies, procedures and by-laws, and LBCC policies and procedures.

20. Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Academic Transcript (if needed to meet min qualifications)

 

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When a degree is required for the position, the successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts within 30 days of their hire date.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

1.0 FTE

Salary range is $72,679 – $101,954 for a 248-day annual schedule plus comprehensive benefits. Salary will be prorated for remaining days in the fiscal year.