Executive Director of the Modesto Junior College Foundation - President's Office - Modesto Junior College
Under administrative direction of the Modesto Junior College President, the Executive Director serves as the chief fundraising officer for Modesto Junior College and the Modesto Junior College Foundation. The Executive Director provides leadership, both directly and through supervision of Foundation staff, for the planning and implementation of a comprehensive development program. The Executive Director sets ambitious, clear, and achievable goals, and inspires the staff, as well as the Board of Directors to meet and exceed expectations. The Executive Director is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donor prospects (individuals, Foundations, and corporations), gift funds, scholarships, and donor records at all levels of giving. The Executive Director of the Modesto Junior College Foundation will place special emphasis on the cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and grant-makers capable of giving $10,000 and above. The Executive Director also collaborates with the Foundation Board of Directors and the MJC President to advance fundraising and community partnership initiatives consistent with the Foundation's mission.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Education and Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in business, education, public administration, public relations, development management, or related field. Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field coupled with at least five years in development and community relations may be accepted if it is addressed in the applicant's cover letter. Experience: Minimum of three years of recent, successful development experience. Preferred Qualifications: Masters or Doctorate in business, education, public administration, public relations, development management, or related fields. Senior level development experience in a college or university setting. Preference is for the Executive Director to have a thorough understanding of best practices in fundraising, with demonstrated success with annual fund, major gifts, alumni relations, estate and planned gifts, corporate and/or Foundation fundraising.