Director of Foundation & Community Relations

Director of Foundation & Community Relations

Business Name: Dodge City Community College

Short Description: WAGES BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Reporting directly to the Foundation Board and the College President, the Director of Foundation and Community Relations is the senior executive responsible for the strategic vision, planning and management of all private fundraising efforts for the College. The Director provides leadership and oversight for all annual fundraising events as well as major giving campaigns, including capital campaigns.

Full Description

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College: Dodge City Community College provides a student‑centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal and career goals.
• Oversee the orderly functioning of the Foundation’s daily operations, including timely notification of grant approvals and declinations, keeping appropriate records of grant progress, maintaining regular communication with grantees, and keeping records on all donations and gifts.
• Coordinate with marketing and public information departments and external agencies related to business, industry or economic development.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Foundation’s strategic plan, including coordination of Foundation committee efforts.
• Solicit internal and external support to achieve the Foundation’s strategic planning priorities.
• Exercise fiduciary accountability for all sub‑fund accounts, including all athletic department private funds.
• Oversee and update Foundation by‑laws, policies and procedures.
• Lead and oversee all major giving campaigns, including the creation and management of multiple internal and external structures as needed.
• Cultivate and solicit individual and corporate donors.
• Provide leadership, in conjunction with the President, for the Board of Trustees when capital campaigns are undertaken.
• Engage actively in major community events and activities.
• Participate in budget review and other teams or committees as directed by the President.
• Solicit support for special projects and campaigns.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the College Foundation and alumni planning through their boards of directors.
• Develop short‑ and long‑term fundraising goals for the Foundation, including a multi‑year Foundation and alumni strategic plan.
• Develop, write and submit proposals to enhance the efforts of the Foundation and alumni boards.
• Prepare and submit all necessary local, state and federal reports for the Foundation and alumni organization.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual Foundation and alumni budgets and manage and monitor such budgets.
• Continuously review functions and incorporate technology to ensure an efficient and effective management/monitoring system for the College Foundation and alumni affairs.
• Coordinate the interaction, relationship and use of federal student financial aid with Foundation student financial aid.
• Ensure that Booster Club activities do not conflict or duplicate Foundation/alumni fundraising efforts.
• Maintain a working list of potential donors for cultivation by the Foundation and/or President.
• Manage the long‑term relationship with the Foundation’s constituencies, ensuring they are informed and included in special events and that the appropriate Foundation officers and administrators are aware of their existence.
• Maintain appropriate relationships with the Foundation board, helping them to develop prospective donors and engage in other fundraising and public relations activities to ensure continued growth of the Foundation’s base of support.
• Manage the business functions of the Foundation/alumni through appropriate coding of contributions and management of investments.
• Continuously maintain and review the fiscal status of the Foundation and alumni in relation to the adopted budget and fundraising goals.
• Coordinate board agendas.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to describe the primary purpose of the job and the essential functions and responsibilities. It may not be inclusive of all duties and may be amended to cover absences or relief for peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two to five years of similar or related experience
• Competence in strategic planning and fundraising to facilitate growth and achievement of the mission statement
• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems, including analyzing financial statements and investment management reports
• Demonstrated experience in or with a not‑for‑profit organization (preferred)
• Exceptional interpersonal and public relations skills to work with donors, community leaders, alumni and internal and external constituents
• Knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases)
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Outstanding leadership and administrative skills to oversee Foundation and pass‑through funds
• Excellent communication skills to develop case statements, planning documents, correspondence with individuals and corporations, and Foundation policies
• Experience in planned giving and promotional/special events programming
• Experience performing above job responsibilities in an agricultural‑based community

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds over 25 feet
• Ability to hear an informational speaker in conversational voice at a distance of 10 feet and on the telephone
• Ability to speak clearly and audibly to others at 10‑foot distance and on the telephone
• Ability to stretch, bend, stoop and kneel as required to perform the duties of this position
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Additional Foundation staff
• Volunteers

Building Assignment

Student Activities Center