Description
The Director of the Foundation is responsible for leading and advancing the fundraising, donor
relations, and development efforts of the institution under the supervision and direction of the
President or the President’s designee. The Director shall possess, at minimum, a bachelor's degree
and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully lead fundraising and
development initiatives. Experience in fundraising, donor cultivation, advancement, development,
public relations, marketing, sales, nonprofit leadership, higher education, or related fields is
preferred.
The Director shall demonstrate excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and relationship-building
skills; possess strong organizational and project management abilities; and demonstrate an
understanding of and appreciation for the mission of Cloud County Community College (CCCC)
and communicating CCCC's programs, services, and impact to donors, alumni, community
partners, and other constituencies. Experience working with charitable foundations, nonprofit
organizations, or 501(c)(3) entities is desirable.
The Director shall be capable of providing these professional services with minimal supervision
while exercising sound judgment, discretion, initiative, and independent decision-making.
Requirements
The responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:
1. Carry out effectively and efficiently the duties and responsibilities appropriate to this
administrative position, including but not limited to budget development and management;
supervision, development, and evaluation of personnel; collection, analysis, and
dissemination of data and information; communication with the CCCC community and
community-at-large; participation in institutional committees, work groups, and leadership teams; service as a member of the President's Cabinet; strategic planning and decision-making;
application of institutional, governmental, and regulatory policies and procedures;
and the completion of other administrative responsibilities as appropriate or assigned.
planning and decision-making; application of institutional, governmental, and regulatory
policies and procedures; and the completion of other administrative responsibilities as
appropriate or assigned.
2. Preserve the tax-exempt status of the Foundation in accordance with all applicable Internal
Revenue Service regulations, State of Kansas requirements, and other federal, state, and
local laws and regulations.
3. Plan, organize, direct, and execute comprehensive fundraising initiatives, including capital
campaigns, scholarship campaigns, annual giving campaigns, planned giving programs,
major gifts programs, and endowment development efforts.
4. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, alumni, corporations, foundations, and
friends of Cloud County Community College to expand philanthropic support and increase
the donor base of CCCC and the Foundation.
5. Pursue, develop, coordinate, and submit grant proposals and other funding opportunities in
support of CCCC programs, scholarships, capital projects, and institutional initiatives, and
establish effective grant development processes and procedures.
6. Ensure that the Board of Directors of the Foundation exercises its fiduciary duties and
responsibilities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, bylaws, and Foundation
policies.
7. Lead the development and implementation of the Foundation's strategic goals, objectives,
and priorities in alignment with the CCCC's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
8. Develop, document, implement, and maintain Foundation policies, procedures, operational
processes, and internal controls to ensure consistency, compliance, transparency, continuity
of operations, knowledge transfer, cross-training, and organizational sustainability.
9. Provide regular reports regarding Foundation activities, fundraising efforts, financial
performance, and strategic initiatives to the President or President's designee, the Cloud
County Community College Board of Trustees, and the Cloud County Community College
Foundation Board.
10. Exercise sound fiscal management and cost-control practices to ensure the financial integrity
and sustainability of Foundation operations.
11. Supervise, direct, develop, and evaluate Foundation staff and make employment
recommendations regarding Foundation personnel.
12. Supervise the development, maintenance, security, and utilization of all Foundation records,
donor and alumni databases, publications, printed materials, and related communications.
13. Plan, organize, and oversee Foundation-sponsored events, donor recognition activities,
scholarship programs, fundraising events, and capital campaign activities.
14. Supervise scholarship application, review, selection, award, and disbursement processes in
accordance with Foundation policies and donor intent.
15. Direct the development and distribution of alumni, donor, and community communications
that promote engagement and support for CCCC and Foundation.
16. Represent Cloud County Community College and Foundation at public events, community
functions, donor meetings, and other activities as directed.
17. Support and facilitate the work of Foundation Board committees and assist in the
recruitment, orientation, development, engagement, and recognition of Foundation Board members.
18. Prepare agendas, reports, supporting materials, and official records for meetings of the
Foundation Board of Directors and assist the Foundation Board President in conducting
Board meetings as requested.
19. Cultivate collaborative relationships among the Foundation, CCCC’s divisions and
departments, alumni, donors, corporations, community organizations, and other external
constituencies.
20. Develop and implement donor stewardship and recognition programs that promote donor
engagement, retention, and long-term philanthropic support of CCCC and Foundation.
21. Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars, and professional development activities
as necessary, which may include overnight travel. A valid driver's license is required.
22. Attend and participate in commencement and other official Cloud County Community
College functions as requested, including commencement activities in academic attire.
23. Interact professionally and collaboratively with coworkers, students, donors, alumni,
community members, and other stakeholders to accomplish institutional goals.
24. Assist with institutional initiatives and accreditation-related activities, including but not
limited to the Strategic Plan, Enrollment Plan, Master Facility Plan, Higher Learning
Commission requirements, and other CCCC planning efforts.
25. Perform other duties as assigned.
