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Howard Community College · 4 days ago

Director of Development and Donor Engagement

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$99K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

Howard Community College is seeking a Director of Development & Donor Engagement to advance the mission of the Howard Community College Educational Foundation. This role involves developing relationships with donors, implementing fundraising strategies, and leading efforts to secure funding for scholarships and programs.

Higher Education

Hiring Manager

LaShawna May

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, ensuring thoughtful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Personally, solicits gifts and assists the Executive Director with major gift cultivation, solicitation strategies, and asks

Develops and implements annual fundraising plans to increase participation, giving levels, and donor retention

Develop fundraising materials, case statements, and proposals for corporations, foundations, and individual donors

Manager a stewardship plan, ensuring timely acknowledgment, impact reporting, and recognition

Leads the fundraising efforts for key scholarship and program initiatives

Develops and executes strategies to grow philanthropic support for these programs through targeted outreach, appeals, and partnership development

Represent the college at community, donor, and campus events, serving as an ambassador and frontline fundraiser for HCCEF

Participate in foundation management processes, reporting, and audit preparation

Lead and manage assigned staff by providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure effective support of development operations and donor engagement initiatives

Provide staff support for event committees as senior fundraiser working with development team and committee chair on fundraising strategies, donor identification, and outreach

Contribute to operational planning, process improvements, and cross-departmental collaboration

Qualification

Fundraising experienceDonor relationsEvent fundraisingFundraising databases/CRMFinancial reportingSound judgmentWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCreativityInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit management (higher education preferred)

Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor relations, and event fundraising

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and deliver presentations

Knowledge of fundraising databases/CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar) and reporting tools

Solid understanding of financial reporting and recordkeeping in a fundraising environment

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders

Creativity, initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical fundraising practices

Availability for occasional evenings and weekends to attend donor meetings and events

Regular attendance is a requirement of this position

All duties are performed with consideration for the college's sustainability initiatives in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity