District Executive Director, Foundation

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

District Office

The District Executive Director of Foundation reports to the Chancellor at the District Office. This is a full time, 12 monthsper year, classified management position.

Under general direction, the District Executive Director of Foundation plans, organizes, directs and integrates the activities of institutional advancement for the District and its affiliatedfoundations; plans, implements and monitors processes to identify,cultivate, solicit, and provide stewardship for annual, major, and planned gifts from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations;develops vision for, and oversees the implementation of, acomprehensive District-wide fundraising program designed to meet District development goals and to improve the visibility of the District and colleges in the community;

ensures alignment of fundraising strategies with District mission and goals; oversees

Foundation staff members and serves as a member of and advisor tothe Foundation Board of Directors; maintains financial integrity of assigned budget; complies with relevant laws and regulations in the delivery of efficient processes and procedures in support of the Foundation; performs other duties as assigned.

• 1. Plans, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the functions of a 501©3 Foundation including fundraising, grant development,financial management, investing, and public relations; plans and conducts capital campaigns seeking donations from alumni,employees, and individuals and groups in the community.
• 2. Provides leadership and administrative support to all the Foundation's activities; directs, integrates and evaluatesobjectives and targets to meet District goals and mission; directs,plans, and serves on the Foundation Board of Directors ensuring compliance with District, federal and donor agreements; monitors and reviews program objectives and operations and recommendsadjustments.
• 3. Develops and implements short- and long-term strategies andplans for the Foundation.
• 4. Develops and carries out marketing and communications to include the preparation of written materials to donors and donor prospects,gift recognition, acknowledgment material, appeal letters, andother communication to support Foundation activities; reports onoverall fundraising results versus goals to internal and external constituencies
• 5. Participates in the development and administration of the Foundation budget; monitors and records financial activities for assigned accounts and programs; oversees and administersbudgetallocations and procurements; analyzes, reviews and reports onbudgetary and financial data.
• 6. Leads and organizes District-wide grant applications,development and submission of proposals, and submits follow-upreports with student outcome analysis and evaluation in accordance with grant requirements and contract terms and conditions.
• 7. Recruits and identifies Foundation Board members; in consultation with the nominating committee, coordinates and provides orientation and training to members and othervolunteers.
• 8. Develops, implements, establishes, and maintains policies,processes, and procedures for the Foundation; monitors and evaluates service quality; recommends, develops, andimplementsquality-improvement assessment tools and methods.
• 9. Directs and manages the work assignments and performance of department staff, student workers and volunteers; interviews and participates in selecting employees; trains, counsels,and disciplines staff according to established policies and procedures; assigns and monitors employees' work and performsemployee performance…