Executive Director of Foundations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Strategic and Operational Leadership
  1. Provide commitment and vision, identify and articulate objectives, and lead - in word and deed - the Foundation’s operations in a manner that is most efficient and effective toward the fulfillment of its mission and goals.
  2. Institute and lead collaborative planning processes to guide the organization forward and to provide a common context for its operations.
  3. Take responsibility for overseeing Foundation activities, policies, and asset management in compliance with LCC, Foundation, and federal guidelines.  Regularly assess processes for increased efficiencies and effectiveness.
  4. Create and maintain an environment of personal accountability for staff and volunteers for all projects, job duties, and programming.
  5. Serve as member of the LCC President’s Council and other related LCC committees to participate in institutional planning.
  6. Establish a positive atmosphere in which high quality programs and services are delivered.
  7. Maintain strong understanding of the issues affecting community colleges and how those issues can attract significant donor interest.
  8. Serve frequently as a spokesperson for the Foundation with community, corporate, and foundation leaders.
  9. Participate in community activities, community organizations, and city and regional programs to establish channels of communication between the Lamar Community College and the various areas of LCC service region.
• Lead Fundraising Efforts for Lamar Community College
  1. Plan, lead and stimulate enthusiasm for all fundraising efforts, including all comprehensive or other campaign activities, working closely with staff and volunteers.
  2. Lead and bear ultimate responsibility for annual fundraising progress, ensuring that annual goals for gift income and cash gifts are met.
  3. Work with the College staff and the LCC Foundation Board to develop and to implement policies ensuring effective fundraising practices and results.
  4. Develop and maintain relationships directly with major donors to the Foundation and LCC.  These donors include local and national foundations, corporations, and individuals.
  5. Cultivate, solicit, and close gifts at the highest levels in collaboration with the President, other LCC administrators, Foundation Board members, and Community members.
  6. Ensure that all communication material for the Foundation reflects LCC standards and presents integrated messages to the donor community.
  7. Ensure that all fundraising information systems are up to date and coordinated with LCC.
  8. Inspire an environment that is conducive to fostering increased private giving and donor loyalty.
  9. Ensure the creation of systems and implementation of programs designed to provide accountability to donors for their gifts, including but not limited to gift acknowledgement, accurate record keeping and any reporting on the status of gifts and accounts that is agreed upon between donors and the Foundation.
  10. Maintain a working knowledge of planned giving alternatives and other major donor programs.
  11. Develop, track, and grow an alumni donation campaign strategy.
  12. Support Fundraising Efforts at Lamar Community College
  13. Provide policy and technical assistance to individual fundraising functions at LCC.
  14. Identify collaborative opportunities to attract new donors to LCC; oversee strategic donor management approach and system.
  15. Provide training opportunities and programs to LCC foundation leaders to ensure their effectiveness in fundraising.
  16. Support grant seeking opportunities for the College.
• Manage Assets
  1. Work with the LCC finance staff and the investment policy committee of the Foundation board to develop and implement policies ensuring effective management of Foundation assets.
  2. Ensure the maximum efficiency and effectiveness of the operational assets of the Foundation’s enterprise, especially its budgets and personnel.
  3. Maintain a working knowledge of investment strategies and options.
• Support the Foundation Board:
  1. Actively engage board members in the planning and fundraising process, and keep them informed on best practices in the field of higher education philanthropy.
  2. Plan and organize board training sessions as needed and donor recognition events.
  3. Assist the President in identifying and recruiting Foundation board members.
  4. Identify any needed adjustments to governance structure and support the board in implementing those changes
• Establish the College's First Alumni Relations Program
  • Identify, locate, and engage alumni through outreach, digital campaigns, social media, and community partnerships.
  • Develop communication channels including newsletters, email updates, social media platforms, and storytelling campaigns.
  • Promote alumni opportunities to give back through scholarships, sponsorships, volunteerism, and legacy gifts.
  • Build and maintain a comprehensive alumni database including contact information, interests, career pathways, and engagement history.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strongly committed to the Lamar Community College’s mission, vision, goals, and strategic plan.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with, and inspire the trust of, staff, internal and external constituents the LCC academic community, and in particular the LCC President, LCC administrators, and donors.
• Understanding of higher education systems and fundraising, with an understanding of varied philanthropic and sponsorship resources with large and/or national corporate and Individual foundation donors.
• Excellent management skills; ability to lead through teamwork and cooperation.
• Working knowledge of endowment management strategies and vehicles preferred.
• Ability to think strategically and to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to develop, implement and achieve organizational goals.
• Skill in developing a vision for the organization and engaging staff members in translating that vision into action.
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle difficult, sensitive situations and relationships.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to assess needs, and multi-task
• Ability to recognize change and manage a growing organization.

Deadline to Submit Application Material:  View posting dates

Salary Range:   $65,000 - $70,000

Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and market competitiveness, while maintaining internal equity.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous annual leave, sick and holiday benefits are also included.

ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications must be submitted online. To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application package that includes:

• Cover Letter describing interest in the position and how your qualifications align with the requirements
• Current Résumé
• Contact information for three (3) professional references, to include one (1) recent supervisor, one (1) recent colleague, and one (1) recent supervisee.

Official Transcripts verifying the highest degree earned will be required upon offer of employment and should be sent to audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at (719) 336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu.

By submitting an application for this position, applicants certify that all statements, information, and documents provided are true, complete, and accurate to the best of their knowledge. Applicants further acknowledge that any omissions, misrepresentations, or false information-whether intentional or unintentional-may result in disqualification from consideration, disciplinary action, termination of employment, and/or legal action as permitted by law.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• LCC participates in E-Verify.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• LCC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

ABOUT LCC: We enrich lives through learning. Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community College, a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving institution, is focused on the educational needs of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Yet its unique programs, NJCAA/NIRA athletics, small class sizes, dedicated staff, innovative spirit, and idyllic setting also make it a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and the world. LCC is one of thirteen colleges in the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).

LCC VISION: “Lamar Community College provides the highest quality education and service excellence in an environment of care, support, mutual respect, and integrity.”

LCC CORE VALUES: Respect, integrity, open communication, and valuing people.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the LCC website at the Campus Safety Page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Lamar Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Lamar Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Audrey Rodriguez at 719-336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement: The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and Lamar Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, VEVRAA, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, Audrey Rodriguez, Director of Human Resources at Lamar Community College, 2401 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052, or 719-336-1572 or audrey.rodriguez@lamarcc.edu