The Alumni and Donor Relations Manager reports to the assigned supervisor. The Alumni and Donor Relations Manager is responsible for ensuring a comprehensive donor relation, scholarship relations, and alumni relations program; oversees gift acknowledgement, donations, and donor recognition. The Alumni and Donor Relations Manager is the primary contact for donors who have established scholarships and endowed funds and oversees the preparation and explanation of related financial reports. The Alumni and Donor Relations Manager oversees implementation of alumni campaigns and events.
Representative DutiesActively represent the BC Foundation at community events, cultivating relationships with potential donors.
Meet independently with potential and current donors to identify opportunities for support and securing related donations.
Negotiate and prepare gift agreements with new donors.
Identify grant opportunities and work with campus community to determine potential projects for funding. Coordinate application process with departments and ensure timely submission of applications and subsequent reports.
Work with the Executive Director to develop annual goals and objectives, develop and implement project campaigns, and establish and achieve fundraising goals and priorities. Supervise assigned personnel, including development and evaluation of all support staff. Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff assigned to serve as support for Foundation Initiatives
Oversee implementation of membership campaigns for the BC Alumni Association (BCAA); participate in coordination of the BCAA board of directors; work with Foundation and campus staff to ensure the success of BCAA events.
In collaboration with the Accounting Manager and the Financial Aid Office, ensure the maintenance of complete, up-to-date records (biographical, historical, and financial) on all scholarships, ensuring such information is properly documented in appropriate tracking system.
Ensure regular communication with scholarship donors to determine scholarship details annually, and to arrange for collection of monies committed.
Oversee and participate in the planning of alumni, donor, and other Foundation events.
Develop and implement creative recognition plans for donors.
In collaboration with the Accounting Manager ensure all funds have the proper documents on file and funding available for spending limits.
Ensure donor database is maintained with updated donor information and communication.
Establish and maintain strong, cooperative, and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community partnerships.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university and two years experience in a comparable position. (Equivalent: Associate degree and four years experience in a comparable position).
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in individual fundraising, alumni relations, community, private foundation, and/or corporate fundraising.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
Knowledge of:
The mission of community colleges, particularly California Community Colleges, including laws of federal, state and local governments, and the policies of the Kern Community College District.Principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation.Principles of public speaking, marketing, communications, or sales. Budgeting and fiscal reporting.Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.Basic computer skills, including a working familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint or similar programs and social media such as Facebook and Twitter.Planned or deferred giving techniques and instruments.Strong planning, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to:
Envision and effectively organize and supervise the day-to-day operation of assigned area. Develop, implement, and assess program goals and outcomes.Demonstrate leadership abilitiesSet goals and objectives for units that fall within the scope of this position and to work independently to achieve those goals for the Foundation and the College.Plan and organize work. Prioritize and schedule work; train and provide work directions to others.Recruit and direct volunteers and to work effectively with large community groups.Communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.Lead and demonstrate techniques associated with developing collaborative and effective partnerships with colleagues, donors, alumni and community leaders.Collaborate with community members at the local, regional, state, and national levels as required.Effectively direct and supervise areas of responsibility within the scope of this position.Successfully complete projects in a detailed-oriented manner and meet established timelines.
SALARY RANGE
$ 73,871.96 - $ 96,926.43 Annually
Maximum Entry Level Salary: $77,611.73 Annually
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by January 5,2025, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet MUST include:
Completed Online Application for Employment form Current resume Letter of interest (Cover Letter) Copy of legible transcripts List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission