Foundation Philanthropy Officer

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision from the Executive Director of the
  Foundation.
• Exercises no direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential
Functions:

• Work in close collaboration with the fundraising team to develop and execute ongoing strategies for qualifying
  donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions, as well as recapture and upgrading gifts from previous donors. ?Work
  collaboratively with other departments across the college and Foundation staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching the
  objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.

• Works closely with Foundation Executive Director
  and, when appropriate, College leadership to manage prospect assignments, record contacts, and prepare leaders with training, materials and
  strategies necessary to be successful.

• Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits including
  preparation of personalized materials.

• Responsible for identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors and moves
  management strategies for individual and corporate donors for significant contributions to the CFCC Foundation for major gifts, capital and
  tangible asset gifts, as well as academic program support.
• When directed, executes planned giving solicitation efforts and ensures
  retention of existing planned gifts.
• Ensures high retention and delight for existing major donors, including stewardship and
  appropriate recognition for all major donors
• Maintains a high-quality stewardship process for all donors.
• Ensures that
  stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships by maintaining detailed records of solicitation activities
  in donor database, Raiser's Edge.
• Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest client service
  and internal teamwork results.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other Important
Functions:

• Pursues professional development to keep informed on best practices in resource development
  field.
• Maintains up-to-date information about the College in order to make presentations when needed.
• Maintains positive
  working relationships with College administrators, faculty, staff and students concerning resource development functions.
• Ensure
  confidentiality and security of donor information, both internally and externally.
• Attend staff meetings and support college
  committees as assigned.
• Attend Foundation Board and committee meetings.

• While it is not the sole responsibility
  of the Philanthropy Officer, all Foundation team members are expected to work collaboratively in the proper execution of comprehensive donor
  communications throughout the year, including, but not limited to, appeals, stewardship mailings, invitations, digital content, and
  more.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Strong knowledge and experience using Word,
  Excel
• Experience with donor database software (Raisers Edge) preferred
• Knowledge of Association of Fundraising
  Professionals' code of ethical conduct and the Donor Bill of Rights.
• English usage including proper spelling, grammar and
  punctuation.
• Knowledge of Best Practices for identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and techniques of
  fundraising.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for obtaining information about the giving programs of
  corporations and individuals.
• Demonstrated record of success in raising $25,000+ donations from individuals and corporations.

Ability to:

• Interact positively with donors, students, employees, immediate colleagues and
  alumni.
• Utilize self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.
• Communicate well, both verbally and
  in written form.
• Utilize organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills.
• Maintain a high level of poise and
  professionalism in all circumstances.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of
  work.
• Participate in Foundation sponsored activities/events and initiatives which may require occasional evening/weekend
  hours.
• React and adapt to changing situations appropriately.
• Listen carefully to, understand donors' needs, and proactively
  respond to those needs in a consistent and timely manner.
• Recognize opportunities: identify critical, high pay-off activities and
  prioritize them to attain goals.
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and
  regulations.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making
  observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned
  equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the
performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:

1. Standing or sitting for extended
   periods of time
2. Operating assigned equipment
3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 10 pounds

• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability
  of:

1. Making sound decisions
2. Responding to questions
3. Demonstrating intellectual
   capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Minimum Education/Training

• Bachelor's
  degree required with a minimum of 3 years of fundraising, sales or other experience commensurate with the job description.

Minimum Experience

• Candidate should have a proven record of accomplishment of successful fundraising
  capabilities.
• Candidate should have proven knowledge of and involvement in community organizations.

Preferred
Education/Training, Experience, Skills

• Five to seven years of foundation related experience in a community college or other
  higher education setting
• Certified Fundraising Professional and/or Non-profit Management education would be a plus.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be
  submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Candidates are
  required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of
  education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Candidates who have obtained their
  education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential
  evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the
  United States.

• To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
  Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.