Executive Director, MDC Foundation

All applications must be submitted online at http://www.mdc.edu/jobs/

Job Opening ID: 1001435  

 

Job Description:

Serves as Executive Director and directs all activities of the MDC Foundation.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Directs the strategic direction and operational functions of the MDC Foundation

•Develops initiatives, and directs implementation of fundraising activities to secure major gift funding

•Plans and directs the activities and programs of the annual fund, annual giving, planned giving and alumni relations programs

•Leads staff in the design and implementation of focused strategies for increasing private financial support for the Foundation

•Manages the Foundation’s assets and monitors for accurate donor and potential donor records

•Plans, develops and implements the operating plans and division’s budget within fiscal guidelines

•Participates as a member on the College’s management team that works together to integrate educational, fiscal, technological, facilities and personnel planning to ensure achievement of the College’s vision and mission

•Identifies, cultivates, and develops potential contributors

 

Minimum Requirements: 

•Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of eight (8) years of successful leadership in an educational or non-profit environment or private enterprise; or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of twelve (12) years of successful leadership in an educational or non-profit environment or private enterprise

•Knowledge of investment principles, procedures, ethics, regulations, and standards as applied to public donations and endowments

•Knowledge and skill in leading, cultivating and securing major gifts

•Knowledge of fund raising activities and donor recruitment

•Knowledge of business and finance principles, systems, procedures, and regulations

•Knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting principles, methods, techniques, and standards

•Knowledge of leaders within the community

•Management skills in leading a team in development and coordination of identifying donors for the Foundation