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Howard Community College · 7 hours ago

Executive Director, Educational Foundation & Development

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$117K/yr - $167K/yr

7+ years exp

Howard Community College is seeking an Executive Director for the Educational Foundation & Development to provide strategic, operational, and philanthropic leadership for all fundraising and donor engagement activities. This role involves overseeing development strategy, donor relations, major gifts, campaigns, stewardship, and foundation operations.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Develops and executes comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategies

Oversees donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention

Manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects

Oversees donor engagement programs, events, and stewardship initiatives

Ensures development of case statements, proposals, and impact reports

Directly supervises the Director of Development & Donor Engagement and all advancement staff

Establishes performance expectations and professional development plans

Builds a collaborative, results-oriented advancement team culture

Oversees foundation financial resources, budgets, investments, and audits

Ensures compliance with donor intent and regulatory requirements

Oversees donor/prospect management systems and reporting

Serves as primary liaison to the Educational Foundation Board

Leads board development and fundraising engagement

Partners with executive leadership to align fundraising priorities

Collaborates with academic and operational leaders on funding priorities

Oversees fundraising communications and public relations alignment

Represents the Foundation at institutional and community events

Develops strategic and annual advancement plans

Uses metrics and analytics to guide fundraising strategy

Aligns fundraising with institutional sustainability goals

Qualification

Fundraising strategyDonor engagementMajor gift campaignsDatabase managementFinancial reportingAnalytical abilitiesProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Seven years of progressively responsible experience in resource development and management of fundraising functions, preferably in higher education, or approved combination of education and experience required

Strong analytical abilities

Proven experience in major gift campaigns and other fundraising initiatives including special events

Knowledge of software applications and database management

Knowledge of financial/accounting reporting and record keeping

Ability to implement a comprehensive and integrated strategy for development activities

Ability to lead projects/activities including managing volunteers

Ability to organize and implement work schedule effectively

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Some weekends and evenings to cover events and meetings

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the development office conflict of interest and confidentiality policy

Ability to work effectively with diverse constituents including faculty, staff, students, college trustees, Howard Community College Educational Foundation board of directors, corporate executives, community leaders, and alumni

Performs all duties while considering the impact of any action on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity