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Director Development - HCC Foundation

Employer
Houston Community College System
Location
Houston, Texas, 3100 Main

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

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Director Development - HCC Foundation🔍Houston, Texas, 3100 Main📁Managerial & Professional📅210014L Requisition #📅Feb 26, 2021 Post DateYour work: In this role, you’ll make a difference by raising funds for scholarships and grants to support HCCS and its students. You will provide fund raising leadership and support for two college presidents and four to five of HCCS' Centers of Excellence to raise funds for scholarships and grants. You’ll participate in prospect research activities, cultivation events and strategy sessions to identify and evaluate prospects. You’ll qualify prospects and cultivate potential contributors; design and develop solicitation strategies to match donors’ interests; personally solicit gifts; and steward major gift donors. You’ll represent the Foundation at various fundraising and other appropriate meetings, and make formal and informal presentations.

SUMMARY

Provide principal support to the HCC Foundation by raising funds to benefit HCC students and programs based on the priorities set forth by the HCC Chancellor and HCC Foundation Board.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Contact individuals, corporations and foundation on behalf of the HCC Foundation and schedule appointments to learn interest in making a gift and their capacity to do so;

  2. Manage a portfolio of 150 prospects identified to have a capacity of $5,000 or over;

  3. Participate in prospect research activities, cultivation events, and strategy sessions to identify and evaluate prospects;

  4. Qualify prospects and cultivate potential contributors; design and develop solicitation strategies to match donors’ interests; personally solicit gifts and continually steward major gift donors;

  5. Create and present major gift proposals and donor communications that highlight the successes of the HCC Foundation’s work and HCC student success;

  6. Assist in hosting campus visit and other special activities to cultivate major donors;

  7. Represent HCC Foundation at various fundraising and other appropriate meetings. Make formal and informal presentations;

  8. When gifts are secured, work with the development staff to establish funds and create recognition and stewardship activities;

  9. Where appropriate, serve on advisory councils at the College to identify program needs and create fundraising strategies to achieve goals for the program;

  10. Manage and administer grant reporting back to the donors;

  11. Communicate with faculty and staff to determine scholarship opportunities and/or operational support;

  12. Maintain and manage a comprehensive grant, including reporting and re-allocation;

  13. Work with the Executive Director of the program to ensure that sub-recipients are compliant with their agreements. Review reports and approve payments for sub-recipients and sponsorships; and

  14. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Development, Communications or a related field required.

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years previous experience in work related fund-raising/stewardship programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  1. High level of technical knowledge and experience in major gift solicitation, annual fund programs, stewardship, volunteer management and external relations; and

  2. Working knowledge of Blackbaud donor management system and Microsoft Office systems

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees. The Team Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. We appreciate your dedication to educating students! When you join our talented faculty team, you’ll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community. Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
  • 145 languages are spoken here.
  • Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
  • Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
  • The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
  • World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
  • With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
  • Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity
PO Box 667517 Houston TX, 77266713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

Organization

Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.

Houston Community College offers more than 300 degrees and certificates as well as over 2,000 courses.

Working at HCC

Houston Community College System (HCCS) employs a competitive hiring process for Faculty, Staff and Administrators. We offer a wide-range of benefits for our employees and their family members. To view our employee benefits, visit HCC Summary of Benefits. We employ full-time, part-time/adjunct and temporaries for a composite institutional staffing of approximately 6,000 employees.

About Houston

Houston is a business leader and has a vibrant economy with an abundance of amentities and resources. The City of Houston is home to more than 2.2 million people and the Greater Houston area has a population of more than 5 million. The city has a diverse mix of food, music, sports, amenities and resources.

 

 

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