Director, Major Giving: Delaware County Community College

2 weeks ago


Brynmawr, United Kingdom Bryn Mawr College Full time

Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a talented and dynamic Director of Major Giving to join our team of higher education professionals who are committed to student success.
The Director of Major Giving will report to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement (VPIA) to develop, implement, and maintain fundraising strategies related to acquiring major gifts to support the community college's mission. This position will operate strategically and collaborate with the VPIA and the Director of Annual Giving to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward DCCC's major donors and prospects ($10,000+). This position has external contact with donors, prospective donors, institutional funders, volunteers, organizational partners, and key stakeholders. This position has access to sensitive DCCC information and is expected to handle such information with integrity and professionalism. This position has regular contact with the community and is expected to always represent DCCC professionally.
Essential FunctionsEnsure ongoing discovery and research of new major, principal, and planned giving prospects.Successfully design and execute meaningful engagement programs for donors and prospects, coordinating with colleagues throughout the College as needed.Support the VPIA in managing new major and principal gift prospects and relationships that could advance the college's mission and work.Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors at the major level of giving capacity, including individual and institutional sources, moving them through the stages of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.In partnership with the VPIA and the Director of Annual Giving, spearhead the Building Community Campaign stewardship program for major and principal campaign donors, including developing unique and exclusive events supporting the Building Community Campaign.In partnership with the Director of Annual Giving, plan and execute all Advancement special events throughout the year, including the annual Golf Classic, the annual Scholarships stewardship event, and other cultivation and stewardship events as needed.Prepare the VPIA, President, and/or other key leaders for donor meetings, including preparing and distributing research briefs, strategy overviews, goal setting, and capturing and recording post-meeting contact reports.Work with the Communications team on leveraging donor recognition opportunities, including the Annual Report, Ignite Magazine, special events, and speeches at events. Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure good representation of institutional advancement in marketing publications and activities.Other duties as assigned.The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic leader and team member who is strategic and fosters collaboration. This individual will be able to demonstrate the use of best practice strategies associated with all aspects of giving and fundraising. This individual will demonstrate a spirit of an independent problem-solver and a strong understanding of the College's mission and goals. The Director will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive results.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in development and fundraising. Demonstrated experience in independently closing gifts at the five-figure level is required. Preferred qualifications include experience at a higher education institution, familiarity with basic planned giving vehicles and estate planning discussions, experience in grant writing and reporting, and knowledge of Greater Philadelphia's philanthropic market. Candidates should have experience in multi-faceted appeal campaign planning, implementation, special events, and management. Experience with Raiser's Edge or a comparable CRM is strongly preferred. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study; or equivalent experience required. Master's Degree is preferred. Certified Fundraising Executive certification or Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive certification preferred.
Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials.
DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an "open door" policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. DCCC offers a great competitive salary, with an outstanding benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug for all benefit eligible employees; College Paid Disability and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans (5% Employee Mandatory Contribution and a 10% Match by the College); Generous PTO, Holiday and Winter Break Schedule; Tuition Waiver & Tuition Reimbursement; and a Compressed Four (4) Day Work Week Each Summer; Professional Development Opportunities; and a Supportive Work/Life Balance Campus Environment.

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