Director, , Non-Profit & Social Impact

Number of Openings: 1

Institution:
Cleveland State Community College

Department:
Advancement

Reports to:

President

Campus

Location:

Cleveland, Tennessee

Salary Range: $70,958-$88,698

Position Status:
Exempt / Full-Time

Moving Allowance: N/A

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service.

We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

The Director of Advancement provides leadership for the College’s fundraising and advancement efforts by developing and implementing strategies to secure philanthropic support. The Director builds and strengthens relationships with donors, alumni, community and business leaders, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities and advance the College’s priorities. The position leads major gifts, planned giving, and other fundraising initiatives that generate support for student scholarships, capital needs, academic and program support, and other emerging or unbudgeted needs of the College.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in any combination of:
• Fundraising or advancement (e.g., securing gifts, developing fundraising strategies, managing campaigns, etc.).
• Donor relations and community engagement (e.g., developing relationships with donors, alumni, business leaders, foundations, or community partners, etc.).
• Development and special events (e.g., planning fundraising events, campaigns, donor activities, or community events, etc.).
• Marketing or communications (e.g., promoting programs, developing outreach strategies, managing events, or engaging target audiences, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license.

• Lead fundraising efforts to support the College’s needs, including scholarships, programs, capital projects, and unbudgeted needs.
• Secure major gifts and other donations with current and prospective donors, and ensure proper stewardship of gifts and funded projects.
• Develop and implement fundraising programs, campaigns, and special events to expand philanthropic support and meet or exceed annual fundraising goals established by the College President.
• Work with donors and trustees to develop planned giving opportunities, including estate and retirement gifts, to provide long‑term financial support for the College.

• Maintain a visible presence throughout the College’s service region by promoting the College, its programs and accomplishments, and its fundraising priorities, and by representing the College at community and fundraising events.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, business and…