Executive Director of Development and CEI Foundation

The Executive Director of Development and CEI Foundation serves in a dual leadership role, leading College-wide fundraising and advancement efforts while also serving as the executive director of the CEI Foundation.

As CEI's executive director development, the position is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies that advance the College's strategic priorities, build philanthropic support, strengthen community relationships, and secure private investment in student success, workforce development, academic programs, scholarships, facilities, and innovation. As Executive Director of the Foundation, the position provides leadership for Foundation operations, governance support, financial stewardship, donor relations, and Board engagement.

Working closely with the College President, Foundation Board, College leadership, donors, alumni, employers, and community partners, the Executive Director of Development and CEI Foundation advances CEI's mission through effective fundraising, responsible stewardship, and strong community partnerships.

The successful candidate will be a highly relational, externally focused leader with demonstrated fundraising success, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical stewardship and mission-driven results.

At the College of Eastern Idaho, we're dedicated to providing open access to affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of our students, regional employers, and the community. To support our dedicated faculty and staff, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees:

• Affordable Health Plans:
  With three medical plan options, you can select healthcare coverage that best meets your needs. See rates here.
• Supporting Work-Life Balance:
  Earn sick leave with no accrual limit starting day one. Staff accrue vacation leave starting at 15 days a year with a tiered system (Faculty excluded from vacation leave).
• Retirement Savings:
  Faculty and exempt staff are enrolled in the Fidelity 401 (a) plan. Non-exempt or vested employees are enrolled in the PERSI base plan. View contribution rates here.
• Life Insurance: no-cost coverage for you and your dependents with the option to add more.
• Educational Savings:
  Significant tuition fee discounts for qualifying employees and their dependents.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Enjoy local discounts on cell plans, movie tickets, gyms, and more.

We value your contributions and are committed to your well-being and success. Visit our Benefits Guide for more information:
Benefits Guide

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategy aligned with CEI's mission, strategic plan, and institutional priorities.
• Establish measurable fundraising goals and performance metrics and regularly report progress to College and Foundation leadership.
• Serve as CEI's fundraising executive director and provide leadership for philanthropic initiatives supporting students, academic programs, workforce development, facilities, equipment, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors.

• Personally manage a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.
• Partner with the College President, trustees, Foundation Board members, faculty, and staff to advance fundraising priorities and donor engagement.
• Lead efforts related to annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, foundation partnerships, endowment growth, and campaign development.
• Develop meaningful donor recognition and stewardship programs that demonstrate impact and encourage long-term philanthropic investment.

• Serve as a visible ambassador for CEI throughout eastern Idaho and beyond.
• Build relationships with employers, industry leaders, alumni, public officials, foundations, and community organizations that strengthen support for the College.
• Collaborate with College Marketing and Communications to develop advancement communications, campaign materials, donor reports, and cases for support.
• Identify private, corporate, and philanthropic funding opportunities that support CEI priorities.

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