| Location | Mesa, AZ |
The College's Chief Development Officer plans, organizes, coordinates and administers fundraising and alumni relations activities for Mesa Community College's Office of Development and Alumni
Engagement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to service excellence, innovation, student success, and integrity in the performance of job duties.
Essential Functions
35% - Develops overall planning, organization, administration, and strategy for all fundraising activities, including capital campaigns, major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and grants
development. Builds, maintains, and manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors.
35% - Sets the strategic direction and manages the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement through the establishment of portfolio management while hiring and mentoring team
members and managing performance metrics. Provides consultation, coordination, and support for fundraising activities for the college departments and centers. Establishes and manages volunteer and donor relationships, and all other supporters. Participates on college and community committees and task forces and serves as a member of the colleges leadership team.
25% - Develops fundraising advisory groups and volunteer leadership. Secures ongoing, significant sources of private/unrestricted funds to support the college, students, and programs. Develops procedures related to fundraising for the operations of the college and its departments; develops fundraising alliances and actively drives fundraising goals, strategy, and outcomes. Plans and executes innovative ways of increasing funding from foundations, corporations, private donors, and government agencies using prospect research and data collection techniques.
5% - Develops and administers department/program budgets and manages special projects related to area of expertise; other duties as assigned, commensurate with grade level.