Reporting to the Chancellor, develop and implement a comprehensive development program designed to meet fundraising goals and revenue growth of the Santa Clarita Community College District; and provide vision, leadership, strategic direction and administrative oversight of the Foundation and its staff. This position is responsible for facilitating the identification, cultivation and solicitation of private financial support from individuals, corporations and foundations to enable the district to accomplish its goals and meet its mission.

Essential Duties: 

• Responsible for leading the Foundation with energy and focus in a manner that supports and guides the Foundation’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Develop and direct a comprehensive development program for the College, including the cultivation and stewardship of corporate, foundation, and individual donors, as well as the development and implementation of a variety of fundraising strategies which include major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation solicitations and annual fundraising efforts.
• Responsible for supporting the Chancellor in engaging a portfolio of prospects and donors, including planned gift prospects; design and execute identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for each prospect and determine the best strategy for cultivation and solicitation, i.e. leadership, staff or volunteer
• Increase the number and level of major gifts to Foundation based on a baseline target.
• Responsible for facilitating the development of the strategic plan with the Foundation Board to ensure the Foundation can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
• Provide leadership, coordinate strategies and work collaboratively with the campus community to engage administrators and faculty to prioritize their fundraising needs and engage in creative fund development
• Oversee preparation of Foundation Board and committee agendas, minutes, policies and reports in consultation with the Chancellor, Foundation Board Chair and Executive Committee.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
• Represent the College and Foundation in various civic and business-related organizations for the purpose of building support for the
• Oversee relationships with alumni through various means, such as correspondence and periodic newsletters, to build and enhance campus support.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Foundation, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and bi-monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Accountable for the fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Support the Foundation Board and in the recruitment and retention of Board members including cultivation of prominent members of the community and alumni to join
• Develop strategic and annual operating plans for the College Foundation and its fundraising programs and activities.
• Work closely with the Foundation Board Chair to coordinate the work of the Board and its
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible effective administration of Foundation operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent job-related work experience which may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Five (5) or more years of nonprofit management experience including supervising staff and budget/accounting procedures.

Demonstrated Knowledge and Abilities:

• A track record of transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Experience and skill in working with a volunteer Board of Directors.
• An ability to lead high level strategic thinking and planning and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, Board, volunteers and donors.
• Demonstrated experience and success as an enthusiastic and effective communicator of the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers and the overall community.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate and build a strong team.
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Track record of asking for money from donors and corporate leaders.
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers.
• Ability to plan, delegate, and develop structure to complete goals and active projects.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• Effective, purposeful and clear written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a high degree of energy.