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Executive Director of the CWC Foundation

Employer
Central Wyoming College
Location
Wyoming, United States
Salary
Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 8, 2018

Central Wyoming College is currently seeking an Executive Director of the Foundation. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, passionate about new opportunities, an inspiring team leader, possesses a significant drive for success, and is dedicated to the community college mission and strategic plan developed by the Foundation and College.

The Central Wyoming College main campus is located in Riverton, a city of about 10,000 on the banks of the Wind River. The campus and community lie in the Wind River Valley, a large lowland area bounded by mountains on three sides. The area has a wide range of environmental zones from cold desert to alpine. Lakes and streams are abundant. Gannett Peak, Wyoming's highest mountain, is in close proximity to where the Wind River Mountains adjoin the valley. Additional campus locations are in Dubois, Jackson, Lander, and Sinks Canyon, WY. Detailed community information can be found at https://www.cwc.edu/community.

For detailed information on this position and to apply online, visit careers.cwc.edu.

The Executive Director of the Foundation is charged with leading, directing, managing and organizing the achievements and operations of the Foundation to support the college including facilitating donor development, fundraising, developing community partnerships, and expanding overall financial capital resources available to support the college’s mission and strategic priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

  1. Work actively and effectively with the Foundation Board of Directors, CWC Board of Trustees, college president, and staff to advance the effectiveness of the Foundation.
  2. Develop and meet fundraising goals outlined by the Foundation and College strategic plans. Fundraising goals are set annually in the goals evaluation for this position.
  3. Develop and implement an effective strategic plan for the Foundation which guides the actions of the staff and Board in Foundation activities.
  4. Serve as the lead fundraiser for the Foundation and, in concert with college stakeholders, identify, cultivate and solicit donors throughout the service area of CWC.
  5. Cultivate community partnerships by building local relationships with CWC and the Foundation through a variety of means including social events, meals, service club meetings, community events, service area travel, etc. to meet fundraising and cultivation goals.
  6. Share and manage key contacts with the Foundation and CWC using a shared database.
  7. Develop strategies to capture, retain, and upgrade gifts and support from individuals, corporations/businesses, foundations and governments (local, state and federal), using direct mail, membership appeals, special events, capital projects, campaign donations, planned giving, and grant awards.
  8. Develop and execute a major donor program, including maintaining and enhancing relationships with Foundation Board members, major donors and prospects, cultivation, stewardship and solicitation strategies, and securing college visits and donor meetings.
  9. Develop, maintain, and strengthen a program of planned giving through personal contacts, seminars, brochures, newsletters, etc. designed to reach strategic goals and objectives.
  10. Raise public awareness and understanding of the Foundation’s mission, and activities and programs of the college through active marketing and educational efforts throughout the college’s service area.
  11. Attract and engage friends and supporters through effective (attention, cultivation and net revenue) special events which are consistent with the mission of the Foundation and the mission of the college.
  12. Investigate the potential benefits of alumni associations at the community college level and work with the Foundation and college on recommendations for possible program implementations.
  13. Develop and implement best practices in working with athletic booster clubs.
  14. Manage the Foundation’s resources effectively through establishment of balanced budgets, proper assignment of staff, and appropriate investment and allocation of financial resources.
  15. Manage and supervise all Foundation staff members.
  16. Work with college staff to manage aspects of college and Foundation grant seeking including meeting with and involving college faculty and staff, conducting appropriate research, relationship-building, proposal development, follow-up and reporting.
  17. Monitor results and provide timely and accurate analysis and reporting of fundraising efforts to the Foundation Board.
  18. Coordinate and attend Foundation board meetings, attend Foundation committee meetings as required, attend and report at College Board meetings, and participate in college leadership meetings.
  19. Oversee the donor database and contact management system. Recommend and implement policies, procedures, systems and controls to ensure effective development and database administration, and adherence to established gift acceptance policies and procedures.
  20. Organize and facilitate the work of fundraising volunteers, fundraising and cultivation events, donor relations and stewardship, proposing prospecting strategies and assignments, scheduling and participating in prospect meetings and presentations.
  21. Develop appropriate and effective collateral material, presentation material and proposals.
  22. Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
  23. Adhere to applicable donor intent, established law and other best practice standards for Foundation operations and fundraising.
  24. Operate within the guidelines set forth in the College’s and Foundation’s policies, procedures, and practices.
  25. Perform other reasonably related duties as directed or assigned

Qualifications include:

  • Education
    • Master’s degree in business administration, marketing or other directly-related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Experience
    • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, fund development, of which at least six (6) years are managing a foundation with a proven record of success in securing funding for unrestricted and program support.
    • Experience asking for and closing major gifts.
    • Experience, coursework, or other related training in principles and procedures of charitable giving, particularly in the areas of capital campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving.
  • Licenses/Certifications
    • Possess a valid Wyoming Driver’s License and be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier. Certified Fund Raising Executive, preferred.
  • Equivalency Statement
    • Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience and includes a generous benefits package. CWC is an EOE/DFWP

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