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Director, Major GivingDelaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a talented and dynamic Director of Major Giving to join our team of higher education professionals who are committed to student success. Essential Functions Ensure ongoing discovery and research of new major, principal, and planned giving prospects. Successfully design and execute meaningful engagement programs for donors and prospects, coordinating with colleagues throughout the College as needed. Support the VPIA in managing new major and principal gift prospects and relationships that could advance the college's mission and work. Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors at the major level of giving capacity, including individual and institutional sources, moving them through the stages of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. In partnership with the VPIA and the Director of Annual Giving, spearhead the Building Community Campaign stewardship program for major and principal campaign donors, including developing unique and exclusive events supporting the Building Community Campaign. In partnership with the Director of Annual Giving, plan and execute all Advancement special events throughout the year, including the annual Golf Classic, the annual Scholarship stewardship event, and other cultivation and stewardship events as needed. Prepare the VPIA, President, and/or other key leaders for donor meetings, including preparing and distributing research briefs, strategy overviews, goal setting, and capturing and recording post-meeting contact reports. Work with the Communications team on leveraging donor recognition opportunities, including the Annual Report, Ignite Magazine, special events, and speeches at events. Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure good representation of institutional advancement in marketing publications and activities. Other duties as assigned. The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic leader and team member who is strategic and fosters collaboration. This individual will be able to demonstrate the use of best practice strategies associated with all aspect of giving and fundraising. This individual will demonstrate a spirit of an independent problem-solver and a strong understanding of the College’s mission and goals. The Director will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive results. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in development and fundraising. Demonstrated experience in independently closing gifts at the five-figure level is required. Preferred qualifications include experience at a higher education institution, familiarity with basic planned giving vehicles and estate planning discussions, experience in grant writing and reporting, and knowledge of Greater Philadelphia’s philanthropic market. Candidates should have experience in multi-faceted appeal campaign planning, implementation, special events, and management. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a comparable CRM is strongly preferred. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study; or equivalent experience required. Master’s Degree is preferred. Certified Fundraising Executive certification or Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive certification preferred. Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality.
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