Executive Director,Foundation Job High Point area,North Carolina USA,Management

The Executive Director of the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Foundation serves as the chief development officer of the Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to advance the mission of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. The Executive Director is responsible for leading all fundraising, philanthropic, grant development and stewardship, alumni engagement, and community engagement activities of the Foundation at the direction of the College President.

This position plays a central role in securing private support, cultivating meaningful donor relationships, and advancing the College’s strategic priorities.

The Executive Director serves as a highly visible ambassador for both the Foundation and the College, working collaboratively across the institution and with external stakeholders to build a culture of philanthropy, expand community partnerships, and grow the Foundation’s capacity to support student success, faculty excellence, and institutional innovation. This role requires exceptional leadership, a passion for community college education, and a demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships that result in transformative investment.

Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

Provides leadership and direction for the overall activities of the Foundation.

Collaborates with the President in coordinating external college fundraising activities to ensure alignment with institutional mission and priorities.

Works in partnership with the President in determining annual Foundation Board priorities and levels, as well as special initiatives or capital needs that require funding.

Develops Foundation policies, procedures, and practices.

Ensures compliance with all regulations and best practices related to 501(c)(3) nonprofit management and governance.

Serves as the primary liaison for the Foundation Board of Directors, including board engagement, meeting coordination, and supporting effective governance practices.

Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and develops Foundation staff, building a high-performing team culture grounded in donor stewardship and community engagement.

Works closely with the College’s Business Office, Foundation Treasurer and Investment Committee to ensure sound fiscal management of Foundation funds, assets, endowments, and other financial resources, maintaining compliance with applicable financial policies, audit requirements, and reporting standards.

Works to secure major gifts, bequests, and other planned gifts. Cultivates new donors and prospects while encouraging existing donors to increase their levels of support.

Prepares endowment fund authorities for donations, ensuring that they are accurate and useful.

Manages donor and volunteer recognition through events, website, and publications and ensures accurate listings. Acknowledges tributes and memorials and verifies that gifts are published as appropriate. Composes prospect and thank-you letters for a variety of donors.

Maintains the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and policies and procedures.

Oversees and assists with coordination of the Dream Award ceremony and Bernhardt Family Scholar programming. Works with the College Scholarship Committee to ensure all Foundation scholarships are properly represented.

Prepares bank deposits and manages account transfers and endowment disbursements. Verifies accuracy of invoices and approves all payment disbursements.

Develops reports, presentations, and information for the Foundation Board, Board of Trustees, College leadership, and community stakeholders. Ensures that accurate minutes and financial records are maintained and current.

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Executive Director, Foundation