THE POSITION

• Collaborate with the President’s Cabinet to ensure that marketing, communications, and Foundation strategy aligns and supports the College’s strategic plan.

• Serve as champion and advocate for the design and implementation of the ideal donorcentered experience at Reynolds that cultivates a culture of philanthropy, fully engaging the Foundation’s governing board, donors, employees, volunteers, alums, and prospects.

• Responsible for annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, major gifts and gift planning, endowment, capital campaigns, alumni relations, donor engagement and stewardship plans.

• Work in partnership with the Executive Director of Research, Planning, and Grants to implement and track the foundation/grants plan to ensure goals and reporting requirements are met.

• Lead the Departments of Communications and Marketing in the development and implementation of various marketing and communications initiatives.

• Provide leadership and support for the Foundation Boards and all committees of the Foundation Boards; serve as an ex-officio member of the Foundation Boards. Provide regular communications to the Foundation Boards and attend all Foundation Boards and committee meetings and events.

• Working with the College President and Foundation Board, plan and direct the identification, cultivation and solicitation of potential significant donors and board prospects.

• Facilitate continuous development of the Foundations’ Board of Directors through the recommended selection, orientation, engagement, communications, education, committee involvement, and interface with College and Foundation personnel, donors, and prospects.

• Maintain a portfolio of the Foundation’s top corporate, foundation, major, and planned gift prospects and recommend outreach, visits, and strategic engagement of College President, board members, and college executives in the cultivation and solicitation of prospects as well as stewardship of donors.

• Identify fundraising opportunities to support the College’s needs and engage the Foundation board members in ensuring fundraising goals are met.

• Manage the staff of the Scholarship Program and collaborate with the Financial Aid Office to administer scholarships funded through private donations and the local board.

• Collaborate with the Student Support Services Department to provide emergency grants and loans to students.

• Advocate for the College and the College Foundations at community events and in community organizations.

• Work with the College Grants Accountant and project directors to provide oversight to ensure that Foundation grants to the college are managed appropriately.

• Attend and network through a variety of College and community events such as conferences, receptions, cultural events, and engage with civic organizations and professional associations that will advance the College.

• Oversee donor communications to report progress and the impact of gifts and grants, including the reporting requirements of funding organizations making grants to the Foundation.

• Ensure the foundations are audited each year and that appropriate reporting and compliance items are managed.

• Ensure the full use of administrative software to support the needs of the foundations operations, including donor and financial databases, online giving platforms, and other tools that support the fundraising goals for the College.

• Hire, mentor, supervise and complete annual performance evaluations for staff assigned to the institutional advancement division.

• Develop and recommend operating and staffing budgets and manage approved budgets.

• Enhance professional knowledge by keeping abreast of emerging practices and monitor developing trends.

• Supervise report preparation and submission in compliance with applicable laws and other mandated reporting requirements, including those of the Virginia Community College System.

• Establish and maintain a liaison with other educational institutions and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education.

• Master’s degree in related field.

• At least 10 years of successful fundraising experience, including successful campaign, major gifts, and project management records.

• Must have excellent organizational skills, as well as oral and written communications skills.

• Administrative and supervisory experience is essential. Familiarity with prospect research and gift management software and services preferred.

• Knowledge of best practices in all key areas of fundraising and alumni engagement, including a comprehensive campaign endeavor.

• Demonstrated success as an advancement leader in higher education, or translatable leadership in arts and culture, healthcare, or other complex nonprofit organizations.

• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds.

• Experience in recruiting, inspiring, mentoring, and retaining outstanding professional and support personnel.

• A proven track record of success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gifts from individual and institutional donors.

• A high level of comfort and effectiveness working with high-net-worth individuals.

• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 – $155,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. The college offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please visit reynolds.edu/jobs. For full consideration, the cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume must be received with the online application. Unofficial transcripts and other supplemental materials may be submitted with the online application. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Contact

Emily Duncan, Recruitment Coordinator employment@reynolds.edu

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification); color; disability; gender identity or expression; genetic information; military service; national origin; political affiliation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation; race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks,and twists); religion; sex; sexual orientation; veterans status, or any other non-merit based factor in its employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities.