Foundation Development Officer
Job Description
Position Title
Foundation Development OfficerSpecial Instructions to Applicants
NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $113,664 per year, second step $119,424 per year or third step at $125,460 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $138,480 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Our Vision for Social Justice
We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Recruitment Type:
Open (Internal and External applicants)Location
Contra Costa CollegePosting Number
0002093# of Openings
1Range
M3Salary
YEARLY: $113,664, step 1 - $138,480, step 5 (see special instruction for initial step placement)Position Status
PermanentOvertime Status
Exempt (not eligible)Position
Full-TimeIf temporary, employment duration:
N/A# of Hours Scheduled Per Week
40Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30am to 5:00pm
(some evenings and weekends required)
8:30am to 5:00pm
(some evenings and weekends required)
Shift Differential %
N/A# of Months
12Non-work Periods:
N/AEEO Job Category
Executive/Administrative/ManagerialEmployee Group
Manager - ClassifiedDepartment
C1001-President's OfficePosition Definition
Under general direction, the Foundation Development Officer fosters focused relationship building and major gift cultivation and solicitation efforts to serve the needs of the Contra Costa Community College District (Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, and Los Medanos College). The Foundation Development Officer is responsible for working with individual and corporation prospects and donors in support of the programs at the three colleges.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Foundation Development Officer is responsible for increasing philanthropic support of one or more of colleges that comprise the Contra Costa Community College District. This includes participating in the creation of annual and long-term development and stewardship plans, and having direct responsibility for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a significant portfolio of individual and corporate prospects and donors.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Establishes and manages a portfolio of 150 donors and prospective donors, including college Alumni and designs successful cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Participates in fundraising, planning & goal setting, and leads on its execution.
- Conducts essential meetings with prospects and donors on a continual basis.
- Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards high-level annual fund and major donors.
- Develops and implements strategies to attract high-level annual fund donors.
- Prepares and presents reports to college and District administration.
- Participates in stewardship and cultivation activities that foster relationships with current donors and donor prospects.
- Works with foundation board members and the Executive Foundation Director to assist in meeting fundraising responsibilities.
- Develops strong working relationships with college presidents, deans, department chairs, and faculty and provides counsel and coordination of their development efforts.
- Accompanies District and college administrators, faculty, and/or volunteers on cultivation and solicitation calls.
- Supervises, trains and evaluates staff and conducts or participates in their selection.
- Coordinates prospect management.
- Develops and implements an effective program for recognition, involvement and stewardship of major gift donors.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
Education/Training: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in major gift fundraising or high-end annual giving. Higher education experience is highly desirable.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in major gift fundraising or high-end annual giving. Higher education experience is highly desirable.
Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of
Knowledge Of:
· The methods of, and best practices for, developing and maintaining effective relationships with donors, preferably in a higher education setting.
· Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to Foundations and gift receipts.
· Capabilities of common and specialized donor management computer applications.
· Organization and management of records.
· The methods of, and best practices for, developing and maintaining effective relationships with donors, preferably in a higher education setting.
· Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to Foundations and gift receipts.
· Capabilities of common and specialized donor management computer applications.
· Organization and management of records.
Minimum Qualification-Skill To
N/A
Minimum Qualification-Ability To
· Perform and implement duties and functions above. Required abilities also include but are not limited to:
· Determine how best to develop and maintain effective relationships with donors and determine how and when a prospective donor can be successfully solicited for a gift.
· Relate well to and understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop or strengthen relationships between them and the colleges.
· Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle.
· Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
· Translate sometimes complex work of the colleges and programmatic work for donor audiences.
· Work under pressure of established timelines and deadlines.
· Travel locally and work evening and weekend hours, as needed.
· Train and supervise personnel.
· Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability and religious background of all students, faculty and staff.
· Determine how best to develop and maintain effective relationships with donors and determine how and when a prospective donor can be successfully solicited for a gift.
· Relate well to and understand the needs and interests of donors in order to develop or strengthen relationships between them and the colleges.
· Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle.
· Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
· Translate sometimes complex work of the colleges and programmatic work for donor audiences.
· Work under pressure of established timelines and deadlines.
· Travel locally and work evening and weekend hours, as needed.
· Train and supervise personnel.
· Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, politics, philosophy, disability and religious background of all students, faculty and staff.
Desirable Qualifications
- Demonstrated Ability to Solicit Funds: Includes experience through the full fundraising process.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and persuasively.
- Team Collaboration: Proven experience in fostering a collaborative work environment, and effectively managing and nurturing interpersonal relationships.
- Experience serving West Contra Costa County or similar community.
Job Open Date:
11/14/2024Job Close Date:
01/17/2025Open Until Filled
NoForeign Degree and Credit Statement:
In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.
Employee Benefits:
Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf
Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf
POST OFFER PRE-PLACEMENT EVALUATION PROGRAM (PEP)
All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.
ADA Accommodations:
In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.
COVID-19 Information
N/A
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https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11024Diversity Statement
It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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