Executive Director of Foundation

POSITION TITLE:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATIONS

Reports to:

COLLEGE PRESIDENT

Expand your career opportunities at Lamar Community College by working alongside diverse colleagues who value integrity, professionalism, and each other while inspiring academic excellence. If you desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others through learning, LCC is a place for you. We will support your personal and career goals and help you succeed as part of our team!

Lamar Community College has an exciting opportunity for you to be our next Executive Director of the LCC Foundation. We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, dedicated individual who will lead and implement LCC’s strategic plan.

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, dynamic professional to join our team. Our institution provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity. The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership and operation of the Foundation enterprise. He/she participates personally and sets the example for dynamic, aggressive fundraising; manages Foundation assets;

and effectively partners with the college.

The Executive Director is responsible for multiple functions that support the advancement of the Lamar Community College, with primary emphasis on leading fundraising activities from corporations, foundations, and individuals. The Executive Director leads fundraising functions for Lamar Community College (LCC) efforts and organizes training and mentoring programs for the foundation. The Executive Director develops a highly collaborative effort to maximize fundraising opportunities and results.

The Executive Director is a visionary, a passionate, innovative, and progressive leader, and has the broad institutional experience and the intellect necessary to motivate and to lead a large and diverse team of professionals and volunteers.

This position requires in-person work and all applicants outside of Lamar, Colorado must be willing to relocate.

• Provide Strategic and Operational Leadership
  • Provide commitment and vision, identify and articulate objectives, and lead - in word and deed - the Foundation’s operations in a manner that is most efficient and effective toward the fulfillment of its mission and goals.
  • Institute and lead collaborative planning processes to guide the organization forward and to provide a common context for its operations.
  • Take responsibility for overseeing Foundation activities, policies, and asset management in compliance with LCC, Foundation, and federal guidelines. Regularly assess processes for increased efficiencies and effectiveness.
  • Create and maintain an environment of personal accountability for staff and volunteers for all projects, job duties, and programming.
  • Serve as member of the LCC President’s Council and other related LCC committees to participate in institutional planning.
  • Establish a positive atmosphere in which high quality programs and services are delivered.
  • Maintain strong understanding of the issues affecting community colleges and how those issues can attract significant donor interest.
  • Serve frequently as a spokesperson for the Foundation with community, corporate, and foundation leaders.
  • Participate in community activities, community organizations, and city and regional programs to establish channels of communication between the Lamar Community College and the various areas of LCC service region.
• Lead Fundraising Efforts for Lamar Community College
  • Plan, lead and stimulate enthusiasm for all fundraising efforts, including all comprehensive or other campaign activities, working closely with staff and volunteers.
  • Lead and bear ultimate responsibility for annual fundraising progress, ensuring that annual goals for gift income and cash gifts are met.
  • Work with the College staff and the LCC Foundation Board to develop and to implement policies ensuring effective fundraising practices and results.
  • Develop and maintain relationships directly with major donors to the Foundation and LCC. These donors include local and national foundations, corporations, and…