Foundation Director (2OF26)

The College Foundation Director, reporting directly to the President, provides leadership and coordination for the College Foundation’s activities, which include fundraising, event planning, scholarship management, grant and budget management, donor relations, college, community, alumni, and public relations related to the Foundation. The Director works closely with the College’s leadership, community partners, alumni, and donors to secure financial support for scholarships, capital projects, endowments, and other institutional priorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements annual giving, business giving, sponsorship opportunities, alumni, member, and employee giving campaigns. Develops and executes a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy to promote the Foundation’s activities, materials, opportunities, and impact. Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with existing and prospective donors to ensure a robust and stable donor relationship. Identifies and solicits existing and potential major donors for capital and other resource contributions through various gifting techniques.
• Works with the Foundation Board to plan and implement annual fundraising events, donor/scholarship events, and other events that enhance public awareness of the Foundation. Serves as the College's liaison with the Foundation Board, working in collaboration with the College and Foundation.
• Directs alumni events and fundraising activities. Plans, develops, and executes appropriate donor recognition and stewardship strategies, and special events, and directs activities for alumni.
• Effectively manages personnel and resources. Communicates expectations to staff members and provides channels for open communication. Supervises and trains staff. Ensures that budgets are  managed appropriately in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identifies potential grant opportunities, submits grants aligned with the College's strategic plan and mission, and monitors grant budgets adhering to grant outcomes.
• Manages, plans, and evaluates all budgetary functions of the Foundation. Manages all financial activities and investment policies of Foundation assets with guidance from investment managers,   accountants, and the Foundation Board. Leads agreement and contract negotiations while ensuring sound fiscal stewardship and compliance with Foundation policies and objectives.
• Communicates with scholarship donors regarding the scholarship process and facilitates meetings with scholarship recipients as needed. Solicits scholarship funds and increases awareness regarding Foundation scholarship opportunities. Serves on College committees and participates in statewide peer groups. Develops and delivers presentations for faculty, staff, and community partners.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree and related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development. Experience in higher education, nonprofit advancement, or foundation operations preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage community partners, cultivate meaningful relationships, and support collaborative initiatives throughout the Aiken community.

Please apply online at www.atc.edu. All positions require submission of unofficial college transcripts, for all degrees earned, with the application and may be attached to the online application, faxed (803-593-8203), emailed (personnel@atc.edu), or mailed (2276 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Graniteville. SC 29829). International transcripts must be evaluated through World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. The application must be complete including all current and previous work history and education (including high school and undergraduate level education). A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.  Candidates considered for hire may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the      removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).  Scheduling of interviews will begin on June 29, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.

To claim Veteran’s Preference, all eligible persons must select their veteran’s status on the application and submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty upon request and prior to an interview. Those persons claiming veteran status without accompanying documentation (DD Form 214), shall not receive preference. “Veteran” means a person who served in any branch of the United States Armed  Forces on active duty, for reasons other than training, and was discharged under honorable conditions.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.