Executive Director, Educational Foundation & Development

About Howard Community College

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! HCC has received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years. HCC values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population and is an innovative institution committed to responding to the ever-changing needs of a diverse and dynamic community.

Position Summary

The Executive Director of the Educational Foundation & Development provides strategic, operational, and philanthropic leadership for all fundraising, donor engagement, and foundation activities at Howard Community College. This role serves as the chief advancement officer for the Foundation, with direct oversight of development strategy, donor relations, major gifts, campaigns, stewardship, and foundation operations.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Develops and executes comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategies
• Oversees donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention
• Manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects
• Directly supervises the Director of Development & Donor Engagement and all advancement staff
• Oversees foundation financial resources, budgets, investments, and audits
• Serves as primary liaison to the Educational Foundation Board
• Collaborates with academic and operational leaders on funding priorities
• Develops strategic and annual advancement plans

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred)
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in resource development and management of fundraising functions, preferably in higher education
• Proven experience in major gift campaigns and other fundraising initiatives
• Strong analytical abilities

Howard Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer.