Salary: $93, # - # , # Annually Location : Westminster, MD Job Number: # Job Summary
The Executive Director of Institutional Advancement & College Foundation serves as the chief advancement officer for Carroll Community College, providing executive leadership, vision, and operational oversight for all fundraising, donor relations, and alumni engagement initiatives. This position manages and supervises the direction and control of the Carroll Community College Foundation as its chief executive officer, working in close partnership with the College President, Foundation Board of Directors, and community stakeholders to secure and steward philanthropic support and conducts special events that advance the College s mission and strategic priorities. The Executive Director directly supervises four staff members.
This position directs the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of private sector support including annual giving, major gifts, planned to give, major gift campaigns, corporate and foundation partnerships, and private grants while fostering a culture of philanthropy throughout the College and community. Serves as a highly visible ambassador in the community. This position reports to the College President.
Essential Job Functions
Serve as the primary liaison between Carroll Community College and the Carroll Community College Foundation, ensuring alignment with the Foundation s mission, vision, and values in establishing its philanthropic priorities with the College s mission, vision, and strategic plan. Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term advancement strategies, campaigns, and initiatives to increase philanthropic revenue, diversify funding streams, and expand donor engagement. Uses effective storytelling and numerous other communications channels to highlight the transformational impact of donor support. Provide executive leadership for Foundation operations, ensuring compliance with all applicable state, federal, and IRS laws and regulations. Oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive fundraising programs including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, special events (signature events), and fundraising campaigns. Establish rich and meaningful relationships with community stakeholders, expanding and strengthening strategic partnerships in the community. Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major and leadership-level gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Strengthen alumni relations through programs that enhance engagement, recognition, and giving. Oversee donor recognition programs and impact reporting that sustain long-term relationships and encourage continued investment. Provide leadership, support, and training to the Foundation Board of Directors and eight related committees, building the capacity of volunteer leaders to serve as effective advocates and fundraisers. Actively engage Board members and key volunteers in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities. Oversee the development, maintenance, and content strategy for the Foundation s website to ensure it effectively communicates mission, impact, giving opportunities, and donor recognition. Direct the Foundation s social media strategy to enhance engagement, donor stewardship, alumni relations, and community awareness; ensure consistent branding, and alignment with College communications while focusing on the impact of donor investment. Collaborate with College marketing and communications staff to develop compelling messaging to support fundraising campaigns, events, and ensure web and social platforms efforts are maximized and support College and Foundation brands. Direct the development, submission, negotiation, and administration of competitive private grants to support College priorities. Oversee related grants compliance, reporting, and post-award management in collaboration with relevant College departments. Manage Foundation financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, investment oversight, audit preparation, accounting, record keeping, and reporting. Ensure transparent financial practices and strong return on investment for advancement initiatives, working closely with the Foundation Board Finance Committee and investment management firm to review performance and ensure prudent stewardship of assets. Oversee staff, consultants, and volunteers, including hiring, training, performance management, coaching, mentoring and professional development. Represent the College and Foundation at community events, meetings, and professional conferences to promote visibility and strengthen relationships.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
Bachelor s degree and minimum seven years of relevant experience to include fiscal and investment management, staff supervision, and complex project management. Superior communications skills and high degree of initiative and creativity. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; Ability to interact effectively with Board members, senior business leaders, volunteers, community philanthropists, and college staff. Knowledge of state, federal, and IRS laws and regulations related to giving and donations. Proven experience in fundraising, including major gifts, annual giving, and grant writing. Available to work some evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications:
Master s Degree preferred or Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential or equivalent professional certification. Knowledge of the mission and role of community colleges. Familiarity with Carroll County, MD and surrounding region. Supervision (mentoring, evaluating, and supporting).
Supplemental Information
SALARY INFORMATION:
This full-time position will be placed on the College 12-month employee Exempt Staff salary scale at grade 113. Actual salary placement based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefits package.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is normally light work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Hear/talk/communicate Must be able to exchange information and communicate Visual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundings Mental acuity Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter Repetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding) Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
College campus, direct contact with diverse students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; acquiring funds; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of all College policies; and observance of traffic laws when driving College vehicles.
TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:
successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions) be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships
Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment
