Posting Details

VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Position Information

Requisition Number 2024086P Position Title Associate Director of the Blinn College Foundation Salary Range $60,000+ experience DBM Rating C43 Job Type Full Time Job Category Professional/Staff Anticipated Start Date 11/15/2024 Campus Bryan Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with some after hours as needed Position Summary Information

Objective The Associate Director will assist the Foundation in advancing knowledge through relationships with donors. They will assist in fundraising through a combination of individuals, corporations, planned giving, annual appeals, scholarships, operating and capital development that will secure the financial needs of the College through pledges, donations, small and large gifts.


Required Quals Summary 1. Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in major donor and gift solicitation, or an equivalent combination of related experience.
2. Fundraising experience Special Notes To Applicants This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/.

Yearly leave time includes:

· 96 hours vacation· 40 hours discretionary· 16 hours personal· 8 hours sick each month.· Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)



Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12179 Position Details Principal Accountabilities

Principal Accountabilities 1. Fundraising through a combination of individuals, corporations, planned giving, annual appeals, scholarships, operating and capital development that will secure the financial needs of the College through pledges, donations, small and large gifts Principal Accountabilities 2. Working closely with the Director, Foundation Board and District Chancellor on fundraising initiatives. Principal Accountabilities 3. Prospect research, solicitation and donor stewardship. Principal Accountabilities 4. Manage a portfolio of gifts level prospects through the entire cycle of development. Principal Accountabilities 5. Implement a thorough donor acknowledgement and stewardship system and maintain consistent contact with major donors. Principal Accountabilities 6. Work with Director to manage the solicitation process, including recommending proposal ask amounts and monitoring committee. Principal Accountabilities 7. Undertake special assignments on behalf of the Director and Foundation as requested. Principal Accountabilities 8. Fundraising and development of Alumni & Friends Association and Alumni Lettermen events. Principal Accountabilities 9. Oversee and operate the accounting software Funddriver. Principal Accountabilities 10. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum Qualifications 2. Minimum 4-6 years experience in major donor and gift solicitation, or an equivalent combination of related experience. Minimum Qualifications 3. Fundraising experience. Minimum Competencies

Minimum Competencies 1. Team player.



Minimum Competencies 2. Quick-learner, self-starter, and self-motivated. Minimum Competencies 3. Political astuteness and emotional strength. Minimum Competencies 4. Results-oriented with a strong customer service focus. Minimum Competencies 5. Ability to work under time pressures with multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy. Minimum Competencies 6. Personal value system that encompasses a solid work ethic, personal integrity. Minimum Competencies 7. Finely –honed attention to detail. Minimum Competencies 8. Discretion with confidential information. Minimum Competencies 9. Ability to create and present visions of the college to the community. Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications 1. Master’s degree. Preferred Qualifications 2. Working knowledge of capital campaigns, plan giving, annual giving and alumni functions. Preferred Qualifications 3. Working with colleges or universities or equivalent non-profit experience Preferred Competencies

Preferred Competencies 1. Knowledge of the Blinn College district wide counties specializing in Brazos County. Preferred Competencies 2. Proven and demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts.


Preferred Competencies 3. Experience in a higher education environment, having participated in a comprehensive campaign. Preferred Competencies 4. Experience with Raiser’s Edge and Financial software. Preferred Competencies 5. Knowledge of planned giving techniques.

Working Conditions

Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)? No If 'Yes', please explain Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical and Mental Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15 to 44 lbs., Walking, Standing, Sitting, Writing, Reading, Telling time Custom Text One Environmental Requirements

Environmental Requirements: Outside, Inside, Working closely with other, Working alone Custom Text Two Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate your highest degree level. High School Diploma Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master Degree Doctorate Degree * Describe your previous fundraising experience.

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* Please explain your experience with major donor and gift solicitation, or related experience.

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* If you have working knowledge of capital campaigns, plan giving and/or annual giving, please explain your involvement with these types of events?

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* List any constituents you have worked with in regards to fundraising or giving campaigns.

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* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.

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* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Portfolio/Work Sample DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)