Foundation Director (2OF26)

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and implements annual giving, business giving, sponsorship opportunities, alumni, member, and employee giving campaigns.
• Develops and executes a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy to promote the Foundation’s activities, materials, opportunities, and impact.
• Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with existing and prospective donors to ensure a robust and stable donor relationship.
• Identifies and solicits existing and potential major donors for capital and other resource contributions through various gifting techniques.
• Works with the Foundation Board to plan and implement annual fundraising events, donor/scholarship events, and other events that enhance public awareness of the Foundation.
• Serves as the College's liaison with the Foundation Board, working in collaboration with the College and Foundation.
• Directs alumni events and fundraising activities.
• Plans, develops, and executes appropriate donor recognition and stewardship strategies, and special events, and directs activities for alumni.
• Effectively manages personnel and resources.
• Communicates expectations to staff members and provides channels for open communication.
• Supervises and trains staff.
• Ensures that budgets are managed appropriately in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identifies potential grant opportunities, submits grants aligned with the College's strategic plan and mission, and monitors grant budgets adhering to grant outcomes.
• Manages, plans, and evaluates all budgetary functions of the Foundation.
• Manages all financial activities and investment policies of Foundation assets with guidance from investment managers, accountants, and the Foundation Board.
• Leads agreement and contract negotiations while ensuring sound fiscal stewardship and compliance with Foundation policies and objectives.
• Communicates with scholarship donors regarding the scholarship process and facilitates meetings with scholarship recipients as needed.
• Solicits scholarship funds and increases awareness regarding Foundation scholarship opportunities.
• Serves on College committees and participates in statewide peer groups.
• Develops and delivers presentations for faculty, staff, and community partners.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage community partners, cultivate meaningful relationships, and support collaborative initiatives throughout the Aiken community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit advancement, or foundation operations preferred.