Foundation Director (2OF26)

Job Responsibilities

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.
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and related experience in an area such as alumni development, fundraising, prospect research, or business development. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education, nonprofit advancement, or foundation operations preferred.

Additional Comments

Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College. Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address. Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.

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