Executive Director Modesto Junior College Foundation - President's Office - Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College

Salary: Management Salary Schedule ) Range 45: $11,881 to $15,099 monthly or $12,132 to $15,350 monthly with earned Doctorate. New appointees will receive year-for-year credit for prior management experience to a maximum of Step

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Closing Date:
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

Under administrative direction of the Modesto Junior College President, the Executive Director serves as the chief fundraising officer for Modesto Junior College and the Modesto Junior College Foundation. The Executive Director provides leadership, both directly and through supervision of Foundation staff, for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive development program.

The Executive Director sets ambitious, clear, and achievable goals, and inspires the staff, as well as the Board of Directors to meet and exceed expectations. The Executive Director is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donor prospects (individuals, Foundations, and corporations), gift funds, scholarships, and donor records at all levels of giving. The Executive Director of the Modesto Junior College Foundation will place special emphasis on the cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and grant-makers capable of giving $10,000 and above.

The Executive Director also collaborates with the Foundation Board of Directors and the MJC President to advance fundraising and community partnership initiatives consistent with the Foundation’s mission.

Receives administrative direction from the Modesto Junior College President; may also receive and respond to directives from the Chancellor and/or Modesto Junior College Foundation Board of Directors, as needed. Provides direct supervision over Foundation support staff and various others who may be hired to support Foundation work. Supervises initiatives and events consistent with the Foundation’s mission.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, public administration, public relations, development management, or related field. Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field coupled with at least five years in development and community relations may be accepted if it is addressed in the applicant’s cover letter.

Experience:

Minimum of three years of recent, successful development experience.

• Masters or Doctorate in business, education, public administration, public relations, development management, or related fields.
• Senior level development experience in a college or university setting.
• Preference is for the Executive Director to have a thorough understanding of best practices in fundraising, with demonstrated success with annual fund, major gifts, alumni relations, estate and planned gifts, corporate and/or Foundation fundraising

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds and experience.
• Exhibit leadership in management and planning; train, supervise, and evaluate staff, work cooperatively with others.
• Exhibits proficiency and accuracy with Microsoft Office Suite, database-related software applications, and other office equipment required.
• Familiar with college services…