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Black Hawk College Executive Director of the Black Hawk College Foundation (East Campus) in Moline, Illinois
Executive Director of the Black Hawk College Foundation (East Campus)
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Executive Director of the Black Hawk College Foundation (East Campus)
Salary
$63,900.00 - $74,000.00 Annually
Location
East Campus - Galva, IL
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
22-00347
Department
Foundation (EC)
Opening Date
07/01/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
Work Hours
8 - 5 with variability for Foundation events.
Application materials required
Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Description
Benefits
Questions
General Information & Responsibilities
The Executive Director of the Black Hawk College Foundation – East Campus is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive development program including annual fundraising campaigns, larger projects such as capital campaigns, donor cultivation, deferred giving, and foundation and corporate giving. The Executive Director develops and maintains a database in support of the development programs, responsible for planning and conducting special events/activities and provides assistance to the Foundation in managing assets. The position collaborates with the Associate Vice President for Workforce Development and other campus and district leaders to seamlessly coordinate campus events and other college event scheduling.
Description of Duties
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
a. Responsible for the overall planning, management, coordination, and evaluation of activities that will attract important philanthropic support for the College.
b. Responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts; proactively building and maintaining relationships with new, current and potential donors, and leading and managing staff to achieve all fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, donor recognition, special campaigns and events.
c. Responsible for record keeping procedures and accounting procedures for the EC Foundation.
d. Plans and coordinates meetings of the EC Foundation Board.
e. Oversees the scholarship portfolio administered by the EC Foundation.
f. Acquires and disseminates EC Foundation related grant information; assists with and promotes EC Foundation related grant writing.
g. Oversees gift processing, acknowledgement, and stewardship, fiscal and accounting policies, and procedures, and ensures compliance with all regulatory oversight requirements.
h. Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to engage the institution’s alumni and retirees to encourage increased alumni and retiree support and involvement with the College.
i. Represents the College and EC Foundation by actively participating in community activities.
j. Represents the President when appropriate at business and community meetings when he/she is unable to attend.
k. Represents the College on business and community boards and at local, state, and national meetings as needed.
l. Oversees community outreach initiatives.
m. Coordinate relationships and meetings between the President’s Office and local, state, and federal leaders.
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:
a. Assists in the development of printed materials relating to fundraising for the Foundation.
b. Serves on President’s Cabinet as needed.
c. Serves as a Campus Security Authority.
d. Perform other job-related duties and functions, at the direction of the President, as needed for the benefit of students and the College.
OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
a. Demonstrate BHC Core Values.
b. Commitment to ethnically and culturally diverse learning environment and workforce.
c. Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work.
d. Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.
e. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, students, alumni, donors, vendors, and the general public.
f. Maintaining an ongoing working knowledge of Board Policies, bargaining agreements, faculty handbook, and Administrative Guidelines.
g. Maintaining confidentiality and security of all confidential records.
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
a. Works directly with the College President.
b. Works directly and cooperatively with the Foundation Board and Associate VP –Workforce Development and Facilities Superintendent.
c. Works cooperatively with the Agri-Business Club Alumni Board.
d. Works cooperatively with College faculty, staff, and students.
e. Works directly and cooperatively with the third-party property management: Bluffstone.
f. Works cooperatively with the general public including donors/potential donors, officials, advisors/planners, and community agencies.
g. Develops coalitions and partnerships in the community
Education & Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).
a. Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years’ experience at a director’s level required.
b. Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in major aspects of fundraising with a record of campaigns and planned giving success in major gift solicitation required.
c. Experience in a community college or university environment preferred.
d. Excellent managerial skills required.
e. Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, presentation, written, etc.) required.
f. Experience with Microsoft Office software required.
g. Ability to use a computerized database required.
h. Knowledge of accounting practices relative to foundations preferred.
i. Skill in utilizing emerging communication technology to create a virtual network with students, alumni, and community leaders required.
j. Demonstrated knowledge of the East Campus Region.
k. Demonstrated history of collaboration with campus and community interests in a higher education setting.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.
Supplemental Information
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.
While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.
Core Benefits
Medical
Prescription Drug Plan
Mail Order Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Waiver
Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation
Personal Days
Retirement Pension Plans
State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visitwww.SURS.org.
Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.
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Do you have a Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with at least five years' experience at a director's level?
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No
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Do you have a minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in major aspects of fundraising with a record of campaigns and planned giving success in major gift solicitation ?
Yes
No
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Do you have experience in a community college or university environment?
Yes
No
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Do you have experience with Microsoft Office software?
Yes
No
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Do you have the ability to use a computerized database?
Yes
No
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Do you have knowledge of accounting practices relative to foundations?
Yes
No
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Do you have skill in utilizing emerging communication technology to create a virtual network with students, alumni, and community leaders?
Yes
No
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Do you have demonstrated history of collaboration with campus and community interests in a higher education?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Black Hawk College
Address
6600 34th Ave
Moline, Illinois, 61265
Phone
309-796-5222
309-796-5224
Website
http://www.bhc.edu