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Elgin Community College · 2 days ago

Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of Foundation

Elgin, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$116K/yr - $155K/yr

7+ years exp

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students and is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of the Foundation. This role is responsible for advancing the college’s mission through comprehensive institutional advancement strategies, including fundraising, alumni relations, and community engagement.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy encompassing fundraising, alumni relations, marketing, and community engagement aligned with ECC’s mission and strategic plan

Lead the ECC Foundation’s operations, including endowment growth, scholarship funding, and major gift campaigns. Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of high-capacity donors

Partner with ECC leadership, trustees, faculty, and staff to align advancement priorities with academic and student success goals

Provide strategic guidance and support to the Foundation Board of Directors, enhancing governance and fundraising capacity

Manage and mentor a high-performing advancement team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and excellence

Develop and implement strategies to strengthen alumni relationships, foster volunteer leadership, and enhance alumni participation in philanthropic initiatives

Ensure adherence to college policies, accreditation standards, and advancement best practices by maintaining rigorous oversight of fundraising activities, Foundation governance, and responsible financial stewardship

Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description

Qualification

Fundraising leadershipMajor gift solicitationStrategic planningAlumni engagementMarketing strategiesBudget managementGovernance knowledgeCommunity engagementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Education or other relevant area of study

7-10 years of progressive experience in fundraising and institutional advancement leadership within higher education or similar mission-driven organizations

Proven success in major gift solicitation and capital campaigns, including gifts of $100,000+

Expertise in strategic planning, board governance, and cross-functional leadership

Strong understanding of marketing, communications, and alumni engagement strategies

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire diverse stakeholders

Ability to manage complex budgets and ensure compliance with Foundation governance and higher education standards