Director, Development and Alumni Relations

Director, Development and Alumni Relations

Position Overview
- As an auxiliary organization of Mt. San Antonio College, the Foundation partners with the College to advance student success by inspiring philanthropy, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and mobilizing resources that expand educational opportunities. Working in close collaboration with campus leadership, the Foundation engages alumni, businesses, foundations, and community members to invest in scholarships, innovative programs, student support services, and strategic initiatives that strengthen the College and enrich the student experience beyond what public funding alone can provide.

As Mt.SAC advances the bold vision of Mt.SAC
2035, the College's strategic plan, the Foundation is entering an exciting period of growth and momentum. This position serves as a vital link between the Foundation and the College, translating institutional priorities into philanthropic opportunities while building relationships that advance the College's mission. It is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative, strategic, and entrepreneurial fundraising professional to help shape the future of philanthropy at one of the nation's leading community colleges and make a lasting impact on students, the institution, and the communities it serves.

Definition
- Under administrative direction, assists in the planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating College development, the College Foundation, and alumni and community programs and activities; coordinates assigned activities with other College divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among College divisions, departments, and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; assists with providing highly responsible and complex professional assistance in areas of expertise.

Supervision Received and Exercised
- Receives administrative direction from the assigned managerial personnel. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned staff. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines.

Class Characteristics
- This is a management classification that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized initiatives across the campus with significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibility associated with the work. The incumbent assists with organizing and overseeing day-to-day Foundation team activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support in a variety of areas. This position helps to develop and maintain critical relationships with campus leadership, the Foundation Board of Directors, members of the community, organizations, foundations, and individuals.

In this capacity, collaboration with campus marketing efforts and public information resources is critical, as well as overseeing complex budgets, tracking, and reporting requirements.

Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only) - 1. Collaborates in planning, organizing, and executing the work of the Foundation; trains in work procedures and policy; provides policy guidance and interpretation.
2. Formulates and executes strategic plans for alumni outreach and annual giving programs; to include specific and measurable targets regarding definite fund-raising goals, prospect management, personal contacts, stewardship activities, and solicitations (including the number of personal contacts made per month, quarter, and year; solicitations made per quarter and gifts closed per year to match the annual gift expectation).3. Oversees the management of the scholarship program, including strong partnerships with the Scholarship/Financial Aid Office, adhering to compliance practices when establishing criteria, outreach to program representatives for execution, developing communication, and stewardship plan for all scholarship donors and providing guidance to program staff.
4. Develops and submits grant proposals, working closely with program staff across campus to identify needs and funding opportunities; manages the reporting and supporting documentation requirements for each request.
5. Establishes and maintains relationships with campus leaders and partners, community representatives, organizations, and foundations to advance the goals and mission of the College.
6. Provides leadership in the planning and execution of all Foundation events, including coordination with campus leadership and partners, external constituents, and community members.
7. Manages the Alumni Advisory Committee, a sub-committee of the Mt.SACFoundation Board of Directors, planning and implementing alumni engagement strategies.
8. Works directly with Foundation partners and vendors to develop branding and solicitation approaches, including website maintenance and identifying new content for alumni and donor profiles.
9. Collaborates with division deans and program administrators to help…