QUALIFICATIONS
The successful
candidate selected will be someone who embodies Pueblo Community College
Foundation’s (PCCF) core values, and who believes fully in our mission and
vision.
The ideal
candidate must be a proven nonprofit leader who can demonstrate successful
fundraising campaigns.
The
successful candidate must nurture existing donor relationships and develop new
donor relationships.
The
successful candidate must have superb attention to detail, be self-motivated,
possess strong entrepreneurial skills and make sound decisions under pressure.
The successful
candidate must possess superior communication skills with an ability to write
and speak persuasively about the role of philanthropy and must provide a record
of his/her abilities to collaborate constructively with other members of nonprofit
organizations, donors, sponsors, and community constituents.
Preference
will be given to the candidate who has an association with an institution of higher
education and/or top-tier professional employment with a multi-million-dollar
nonprofit organization.
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor’s
degree from and Accredited Institution of Higher Education. A degree with emphasis in business and/or
nonprofit management is preferred.
· A
minimum of five (5) years of experience in nonprofit management/leadership and
proven successes with major development campaigns, volunteer development and
administrative operations.
· Nonprofit
Management Training including fiscal management, human resources, and fund
development.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
This
position reports to the Board Leadership Team, the Executive Director/CEO is
the key management position for the Pueblo Community College Foundation (PCCF)
and is responsible for overseeing the adherence to the organization’s mission
and financial objectives along with being responsible for:
· Management
of the Pueblo-based office and organization’s staffing.
· Development
and implementation of past, present and new funding sources designed to support
the Foundation’s robust scholarship program and to enhance programs of academic
excellence at Pueblo Community College.
· Oversight
of the organization’s assets including financial and real estate holdings
· Development
of a local, state, and national volunteer base designed to enhance the
organization’s operation and college outreach.
· Planning
and implementation of the organization’s marketing as it pertains to the
overall traditional and social messaging and campaigns designed to support specific
funding opportunities.
The Executive
Director/CEO will work closely with the PCC Leadership Team (President and College
Administration) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Foundation
GOVERNANCE
· Responsible
for leading PCCF in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s
mission as defined by the Board Leadership, seeking their involvement in policy
decisions, fundraising, and increasing the overall visibility of the Foundation
throughout southern Colorado and within the State of Colorado.
· Responsible
for communicating effectively with the Board Leadership and providing, in a
timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for that Leadership to
function properly and to make informed decisions. Works with the Board
Leadership and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs,
strategic planning, and community outreach.
· Jointly,
with the president and secretary of the Board Leadership team, conduct official
correspondence of the organization, and execute legal documents.
EXECUTIVE
ADMINISTRATION
· Provide
strategic vision via leadership and policy guidance for all areas of
development in a manner consistent with the mission of the Foundation.
· Responsible
for long-range strategies that ensure that PCCF maintains its mission and core
values.
· Lends
support to PCCF Board Leadership in its fiduciary responsibility of overseeing
the fiscal integrity of the organization; including the submission of an annual
budget and monthly financial statements, both of which accurately reflect the
financial condition of the organization.
· Serves
as the lead spokesperson for the organization’s constituents, the media, and
the public.
OPERATIONS
· Responsible
for the fiscal management that anticipates operating within the approved
budget, as well as ensure maximum resource utilization and maintenance of the
organization in a positive financial position.
· Supervises
the Foundation’s financial consultants/personnel
· Oversight
of internal controls and processes to ensure the accuracy of financial information
and efficiencies in administrative systems. Oversight of financial consultants
and external auditor in preparation of audit schedules and tax return
preparation. Maintains official records and documents and ensures compliance
with federal, state, and local regulations.
· Coordinates
Office Management and daily operations.
· Responsible
for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff,
consultants, and volunteers. Ensures that job descriptions are developed,
regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices
are in place.
· Oversees
updating of Personnel Handbook and policies of employment.
· Supervises
the Administrative Assistant to ensure the proper management of the PCCF donor
database, including confidentiality, accuracy, and timely entry of donor
records. In addition, works with the AA to ensure that there is timely and
accurate acknowledgement of donor gifts, concerns, and requests.
· Present
to the foundation’s Board leadership and college administration a complete and
comprehensive report at the close of each academic year or at any time upon
request.
· Ultimate
responsibility for the success of the foundation and any campaigns.
· Publish
the PCCF Legacy Magazine annually.
· Accepts
and executes other duties as suggested/requested by the Board leadership.
DEVELOPMENT
· Responsible
for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support the
foundation’s mission, setting the pace and leadership for the cultivation and
solicitation of donors through the development of campaigns that fully maximize
fundraising processes and the efforts of PCCF including any capital and
specialty campaigns on behalf of the college.
· Communicates,
explains, and interprets the strategic vision both in and out of office
especially regarding capital campaigns and general fundraising.
· Actively
and aggressively pursues external financial support through capital, annual,
planned, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and specialty campaigns.
· Gives
broad leadership to the development of innovative approaches and strategies to
secure financial support.
· Collaborates
to launch new fundraising efforts, involving outside leadership as appropriate.
· Motivates
involvement among members of the Foundation team (staff and volunteer) to
secure individual, corporate and foundation support.
· Recruits,
trains, and encourages Board leadership in fundraising and visibility efforts.
· Evaluates
the giving capacity and interest of appropriate individuals and groups.
· Develop
and implement planned giving programs in tandem with volunteer leadership and
college personnel.
· Oversees
the coordination of and the assessment of annual and special fundraising
events.
· Dedicates
considerable time and attention to external constituents which will directly
enhance fundraising efforts on behalf of the foundation and the college.
· Provide
prospective donors with information and assistance in making gifts.
· Maintains
the lead role in gift solicitation. Communicates the foundation’s mission and
plans to donors and prospective donors. Develops and sustains individual,
corporate, community and foundation relations. Builds and maintains ongoing
relationships with major donors and works firsthand to cultivate, solicit, and
steward leadership donations.
· Prepares
the foundation’s annual development plan and revenue forecasts in cooperation
with staff for Board Leadership presentation and adoption. Monitors and reports
on performance against plan and budget.
INSTITUTIONAL
ADVANCEMENT
· Fosters
a greater public understanding of, and appreciation for, the foundation and its
role within the college; our histories, our missions, the college’s programs of
academic excellence and all parties involved (foundation, college,
students/scholars) in order to secure strong community and financial support
for the foundation’s annual operations, capital and endowment growth
· Builds
the same understanding and appreciation among the foundation team members to
achieve and project unity in supporting the vision and mission of both the
foundation and the college.
· Enhances
the foundation’s image by being active and visible in the community and by
working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations. Works
closely, as well, with the PCC president and other senior staff in the
identification and development of fundraising initiative and new program
developments.
· Establishes
and maintains relationships with other foundations of two and four-year
institutions of higher learning and utilizes those relationships to
strategically enhance the foundation’s mission.
· Works
closely with college alumni to foster involvement and support among graduates
and constituents of the college.
STUDENT SUCCESS
· Works
to continually increase funding for the Foundation’s student scholarship program
and enhances existing programs and develops innovative programs to assist with
student health and human needs.
· Builds
relationships with PCC’s offices of student recruitment and retention to
advance the Foundation’s scholarship program.
· Builds
relationships with PCC’s student clubs and organizations to allow PCCF student
scholars volunteer opportunities.
· Works
closely with the Office of Student Success to continue the nonprofit oversight
of the PCC Panther Student Panties and works together to foster greater
community involvement with this valuable student resource.
· Acts
as the lead donor for the annual PCC Thanksgiving Basket Give Away by engaging community
members, business, and organizations to participate in the donation campaign.
OTHER
SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Demonstrated
proficiency in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, Power Point,
Publisher, and other database programs.