Executive Director, SCC Foundation

The Executive Director of the SCC Foundation will serve as the College's chief fundraising strategist, specializing in securing major gifts and increasing the Foundation's unrestricted and endowed funds through various methods across individual, institutional, corporate, grant, and government giving, as it aligns with the College's mission and institutional priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

Executes the foundation's mission, vision, and strategic plan. Leads and shapes the strategic direction for SCC's principal giving program by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding new and existing relationships with individuals and corporations capable of making significant gifts in alignment with the college's strategic priorities. Translates board policies and strategic objectives into operational plans and measurable outcomes.

Leads or supports fundraising strategy, including major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and donor cultivation. Builds and maintains relationships with donors, funders, and philanthropic partners. Ensures accurate donor reporting and impact communication. Oversees development staff or external fundraising consultants. Coordinates donor visits, develops strategies, and works collaboratively with staff and volunteers to maximize fundraising success.

Develops and manages the foundation's annual budget. Oversees financial controls, reporting, and audits. Ensures responsible stewardship of assets, endowments, and grant funds. Monitors cash flow, investments (as applicable), and compliance with donor restrictions.

Serves as staff liaison to the SCC Foundation board, works to ensure that board members understand and embrace the College's mission, vision, and strategic priorities to fulfill their critical role in resource development and committee participation. Partners with the Foundation executive committee to develop board member cultivation and onboarding through orientation. Ensures board compliance with bylaws, policies, and fiduciary responsibilities.

Oversees all aspects of the Foundation Department and staff, fosters a culture of execution, teamwork, communication, and professionalism that delivers on fundraising and strategic plan goals. Oversees day-to-day operations, systems, and administrative functions. Ensures effective use of technology, data, and reporting tools. Establishes policies and procedures to support efficient operations. Provides leadership to staff; establishes performance expectations and accountability.

Serves as the public representative and spokesperson for the foundation. Builds relationships with community leaders, nonprofits, government entities, and partners. Represent the foundation in the local community and region.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and proven experience in major gift/development, donor relations, sales, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been acquired may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in business, public administration, public policy, law, or a similar field. Minimum of eight (8) years of professional managerial experience in leading teams of professional staff in fundraising, foundation affairs, and/or non-profit management. Demonstrated track record of successful major gift fundraising and building productive internal and external partnerships and private foundation operations.

Salary: $79,600 - $130,000 Annually

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.