Director of Development

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Director of Development Role Title 12 month Administrative Faculty Role Code 01126-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 293FA192 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Agency/Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $110,000-$120,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

M-F; 8 am to 5 pm; Occasional nights and/or weekends

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

The Director of Development is Virginia Peninsula Community College's (VPCC) senior fundraising leader, responsible for advancing the mission of the College and its Educational Foundation through comprehensive development efforts. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, this role oversees all fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns, and manages relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors.

The Director provides leadership and supervision for the development team, ensuring the capacity, strategy, and performance needed to meet fundraising goals. This position requires strong leadership, proven fundraising expertise, and a commitment to supporting access and opportunity in community college education.

Duties and responsibilities

Fundraising & Portfolio Management

• Plan and execute a comprehensive fundraising program, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, capital campaigns, special events, and private grants.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, conducting purposeful in-person and virtual visits.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with capacity for significant gifts.
• Advance prospects through the full donor engagement cycle using effective moves-management practices.
• Develop compelling, donor-centered proposals, gift strategies, and impact reports.
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals in partnership with College leadership.

Stewardship & Donor Relations

• Design and implement stewardship strategies that demonstrate donor impact and encourage continued investment.
• Coordinate donor engagement activities, including campus visits, scholarship events, and special gatherings.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions and records.
• Support donor communications, including impact updates, newsletters, and annual reporting.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor development staff, providing direction, training, and performance accountability.
• Collaborate with the President, Board members, faculty, staff, and volunteers to support peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Represent the Foundation and College at donor meetings, community events, and professional conferences.
• Build relationships with local businesses, civic organizations, faith communities, and philanthropic networks.
• Communicate a clear and compelling case for support aligned with the College's mission and priorities.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess a master's degree from an accredited institution (preferably in marketing, business, nonprofit management, or a related field) and several years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in major gift solicitation. A proven record of personally securing major gifts is required, along with experience managing fundraising campaigns, donor portfolios, and donor database systems.

Required knowledge and experience include:

• Leading fundraising and donor engagement efforts within a nonprofit or higher education environment
• Cultivating and soliciting support from executives and high-capacity donors
• Applying current development best practices and stewardship strategies
• Managing nonprofit budgets and financial operations
• Supervising staff through effective training, communication, and performance management
• Maintaining accurate prospect and donor records using donor management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM software

Key skills include:

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication
• Financial management and budgeting
• Presenting information to senior leadership and decision-makers
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Analytical problem-solving and adaptability

Candidates must be able to:

• Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Manage competing priorities, deadlines, and responsibilities
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as attend overnight travel
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of the College

Additional Considerations

CFRE certification and/or membership in CASE or CRD preferred. Experience with community college operations is desirable.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Minimal

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1938P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/15/2026 Job Close Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website vpcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email hr@vpcc.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

Buffkin / Baker is assisting Virginia Peninsula Community College in the search, which will remain open until it is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by July 31, 2026.

Applications should include a 1) current resume and 2) letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications described above.

To receive the full position profile and to submit inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications, please contact:

Mr. Martin M. Baker

Ms. Dinah Dewitt

Buffkin /Baker

vpccavp@buffkinbaker.com

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96158

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have experience leading fundraising and donor engagement efforts within a nonprofit or higher education environment?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience cultivating and soliciting support from executives and high-capacity donors?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience managing nonprofit budgets and financial operations?

• Yes

• No

• For purposes of compliance with The Immigration Reform and Control Act, are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3