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San Jacinto College · 2 hours ago

Executive Director, Foundation

Pasadena, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

San Jacinto College is seeking an Executive Director for its Foundation to manage all aspects of fundraising and donor relations. The role emphasizes cultivating major gifts, leading the Foundation team, and collaborating with the Vice Chancellor to achieve the College’s philanthropic goals.

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Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising program, including fundraising campaign strategies, in accordance with the strategic goals set by the College and Foundation Board of Directors

Collaborate with creating annual plans, Foundation budget, resource development department budget, annual priorities, and assessment reporting

Lead Foundation staff and manage Foundation assets

Lead and manage Foundation staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth

Ensure effective utilization of Foundation assets and implement sound operational practices to support fundraising success

Manage the Foundation Board of Directors, including bylaws, Board policies, meetings, and committees

Partner with the Board to strengthen its role in fundraising, including training, assigning donor prospects, and support board-led solicitations

Manage a portfolio and secure major gifts and commitments with prospects with annual goals for documented visits, proposals, and closed gifts

Ensure Foundation complies with donor restrictions and state and federal guidelines

Create and manage a stewardship plan that provides stewardship of gifts including reporting, gift acknowledgment, recognition events, dedications, and general stewardship touchpoints throughout the year

Develop knowledge of planned giving and partner with Vice Chancellor, External Relations to implement strategies for planned gift cultivation and solicitation

Foster dynamic, trusting relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, volunteers, board members, employees, retirees, and alumni of San Jacinto College

Prepare proposals and gift agreements as required for proper gift management and documentation

Ensure donor information is updated in the donor management database software

Fosters dynamic, trusting relationships with volunteers, donors, foundations, corporations, Foundation Board, employees, and College retirees

Attend various College and campus meetings on behalf of the resource development department and the College Foundation

Report monthly on the progress of action plans, maintain information about prospects and donor contacts in Raiser’s Edge NXT donor management software