Director of the Foundation

Job ID: 13627606. Reports to Vice President for Student Services. 12-month administrative contract; duties subject to change.

About the role

The Director of the Foundation leads and advances the fundraising, donor relations, and development efforts of Cloud County Community College (CCCC). The role requires a bachelor’s degree and demonstrated ability to drive fundraising and development initiatives. Experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, advancement, public relations, marketing, nonprofit leadership, or higher education is preferred. The Director must possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, along with organizational and project management abilities, and a deep understanding of CCCC’s mission. Experience with charitable foundations, nonprofits, or 501(c)(3) entities is desirable. The position operates with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets; supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel; collect, analyze, and disseminate data; and communicate with the CCCC community and public.
• Participate in institutional committees, work groups, and leadership teams; serve on the President’s Cabinet; and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, governmental, and regulatory policies and complete other administrative responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain the Foundation’s tax-exempt status in accordance with IRS regulations, Kansas state requirements, and other applicable laws.
• Plan, organize, and execute comprehensive fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns, scholarship campaigns, annual giving, planned giving, major gifts, and endowment development.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, alumni, corporations, foundations, and friends of CCCC to expand philanthropic support and grow the donor base.
• Pursue, develop, coordinate, and submit grant proposals and funding opportunities to support CCCC programs, scholarships, capital projects, and institutional initiatives.
• Ensure the Foundation’s Board of Directors fulfills its fiduciary duties in compliance with laws, regulations, bylaws, and policies.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Foundation’s strategic goals, objectives, and priorities in alignment with CCCC’s mission and strategic plan.
• Develop, document, implement, and maintain Foundation policies, procedures, operational processes, and internal controls for consistency, compliance, transparency, and sustainability.
• Provide regular reports on Foundation activities, fundraising efforts, financial performance, and strategic initiatives to the President, CCCC Board of Trustees, and Foundation Board.
• Exercise sound fiscal management and stewardship of Foundation resources.