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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Executive Director of the WVC Foundation

Wenatchee, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$102K/yr - $124K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Executive Director for the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation. The Executive Director will lead fund development programs, manage foundation operations, and cultivate relationships to support college goals and priorities.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Represent the WVC Foundation at meetings, conferences, and programs with other foundations and organizations on the local, state, regional, and national levels that will benefit the college and the foundation.Establish and maintain strong relationships with all constituents

Identify, cultivate, and solicit individuals, corporations, and foundations for annual and long term financial support of the foundation and the college

Supervise, direct, and evaluate the performance of the foundation staff

Provide expertise, strategy and direction to the fundraising efforts and activities of college programs and departments for annual giving, major gifts, special campaigns and capital efforts

Lead the foundation in developing and implementing fundraising programs, activities and events in support of college priorities. These include annual giving campaigns, fund raising events, major gifts, capital campaigns, alumni development, planned giving, and corporate gifts and grants

Serve as the chief development officer for the college; works with departments and programs on campus who are seeking funds

Assist the foundation board of directors in developing both long range and short term planning to address new and recurring issues and decisions; conduct feasibility studies and needs assessments

Ensure the proper development, implementation, and monitoring of the accounting, financial and payroll records of the foundation; timely deposit of funds; preparation of monthly and quarterly financial and investment reports for the foundation board; preparation of billings submitted to college, state, individuals, businesses and others, and preparation of invoices for payment approval by the foundation board; preparation and submittal of all state and federal reports

Oversee the annual allocation of scholarship funding

Oversee investment performance to achieve optimum investment results while working with the budget and finance committee

Recruit and provide leadership, service and motivation to the foundation board

Assist in raising the visibility and understanding of the foundation and the college to internal and external audiences and prospective donors. Work with the president and the community relations office to strengthen and maintain a positive college image in the community and with community members

Coordinate professional development opportunities for college foundation board members and staff to increase their understanding and effective participation in foundation activities

Oversee the WVC Alumni Association for the purpose of communicating with, engaging and cultivating participation in college activities, charitable giving, mentoring and building a sense of pride in the institution

Maintain and promote effective working relationships with other community non-profit organizations

Participate in community events which may be advantageous to the foundation and to the college

Oversee the development, preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes and other board and committee reports

Ensure the maintenance of current and archive files on all foundation business records

Ensure the development and maintenance of historical files and mailing lists of donors, other support persons, business and agencies

Qualification

Fund developmentFoundation managementBudget managementFundraising softwareStaff managementCommunity college educationOrganizational skillsProject managementAnalytical skillsDiversityInclusionCustomer serviceTechnical skillsVolunteer board experienceDigital content creationBilingual (Spanish/English)Interpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or higher degree in business or related field

Three years' experience in fund development and foundation management or budget management and revenue generation

Knowledge of best practices in advancement services and operations

Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software

Knowledge of fundraising software (Virtuous and Financial Edge preferred)

Experience with a volunteer board

Demonstrated ability in managing and motivating staff

Commitment to community college education

Excellent speaking and writing skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of people

Strong organizational, supervisory, analytical and decision-making skills

Ability to analyze information for reports and to organize data into effective and meaningful oral and written presentations

Strong planning, organizational and project management skills and ability to lead multiple projects concurrently

Or, if you do not meet one or more of qualifications listed above but have an applicable combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Preferred

Master's degree in business or related field

Successful major gifts fundraising experience

Capital campaign experience

Knowledge of best practices in alumni association management

Knowledge of tax laws governing recording and acknowledging of contributions, financial processing, accounting and reporting techniques

Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Benefits

A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided.

Health, vision, prescription drug, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents.

Basic life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

An excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions.

The option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.