Executive Director, PCC Foundation

Responsible for execution of all aspects of a diverse fund development strategy including prospect research, major gifts, annual giving, and corporate giving. Responsibilities include Foundation board recruitment and oversight. Work with Foundation administrative staff on events and college personnel to ensure best practices for management of Foundation resources. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Will attend various meetings and make presentations to outside organizations as a representative of the college.

Must have effective project management and organizational skills. Will provide oversight of donor interactions and internal processes to achieve fundraising objectives.

• Oversight of Alumni activities in conjunction with Alumni Board.
• Ensure that Foundation scholarships are awarded per donor requirements.
• Provide oversight of Foundation website and collateral materials.
• Participate in professional development activities, complete required employee training and serve on college committees as assigned.
• Maintain membership in professional organizations as appropriate.

Exercises direct supervision over the Foundation staff.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, business administration or a related field required.
• Three years of prior advancement/development experience involving a record of accomplishment in establishing, growing and leading in higher education and/or non-profit field.
• Preferred qualification – Certified Fund‑Raising Executive (CFRE) certification or equivalent.

• Best practices for fundraising and advancement.
• The mission, goals, and strategic plan of Piedmont Community College.
• Government, non-profit budgeting, and accounting procedures.
• Current trends, research, and development in Foundations.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• PCC policies and procedures governing assigned work; public relations techniques.
• Reception and telephone techniques.
• Financial record-keeping techniques.
• Basic letter and report writing practices.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Promote a common purpose consistent with stated College goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment. Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks. Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.

Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment. Present a professional image in word, action and attire. Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other’s view of the world, personalities and working styles. Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct. Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals;

successfully communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals. Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement. Performs other…