Development Coordinator
McHenry County College

Work Week

40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends.

Position Summary

This collaborative and high-performing professional works with the Foundation Executive Director and other team members to execute the Foundation's fundraising initiatives in support of the College's programs, services, and students. A high level of relationship building, and diplomacy skills are critical.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Develop fundraising strategy and set priorities to achieve annual goals and budgets, consistent with Foundation Board and Executive Director initiatives

Research and identify potential donors within the community for giving and sponsorship opportunities

Develop an action plan involving moves management to steward potential donors and alumni

Create and implement strategies for a large, sustained base of annual individual donors to support scholarships and college program needs

Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with current donors

Assist in ongoing communication with current donors and with stewardship initiatives as determined by the Executive Director

Write proposals to obtain grants, event sponsorship, and naming opportunities

Prepare presentations to deliver to potential donors and key stakeholders

Work with Foundation Board of Directors assigned committees

Cultivate committee engagement and involvement for assigned committees

Oversee planning for assigned major events and campaigns

Assist with scholarship program efforts as directed by Executive Director including coordination of the Education to Empowerment program

Identify and steward major gift opportunities, in partnership with Executive Director

Lead development of quarterly newsletter, monthly Board of Trustees report, and other ongoing communications, marketing, and donor stewardship

Manage event budgets and work with Executive Director to develop Foundation budget and achieve departmental financial goals

Provide reports to the Executive Director on the status of ongoing campaigns and projects

Work with marketing team to update all social media and web communications related to the Foundation's outreach and event initiatives, as assigned by Executive Director

Assist with review of Foundation website to ensure information is updated and accurate

When needed, work with Development Specialist or Scholarship and Outreach Coordinator in supporting the work of selected Foundation committees

Support the Development Specialist as needed on donor database management

Assist in coordinating the acceptance process for non-cash gifts

Perform general administrative support functions

Provide daily/frequent direction to the Development Specialist, Scholarship and Outreach Coordinator, and other Foundation staff members as delegated by the Executive Director

Work collaboratively with others (e.g. Board members, colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities

Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Experience implementing large-scale fundraising events, writing corporate proposals and reports, and/or managing complex projects

Proven track record of revenue generation and prior experience with direct mail campaigns, major donors, events, endowments, or other campaigns

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at AskHR@mchenry.edu.

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