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The Development Director, Foundation position at Rogue Community College is a Full-Time opportunity in the relevant field.

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Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527, United States

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Development Director, Foundation at Rogue Community College

	Position Description
Position Title	Development Director, Foundation
Secondary Title
Group / Grade	K

Classification	Managerial/Supervisory	Work Location	All Campuses
Overtime Eligible	Exempt	Division	RCC Foundation
Differentials	N/A	Department	RCC Foundation
Reports To	Executive Director, RCC Foundation
Supervision Received	Works under the direction of the Executive Director, RCC Foundation.
Supervisory Responsibility	Supervises Classified, Student, Volunteer, and/or Temporary Staff of assigned department(s).

Position Summary

Under the direction of the RCC Foundation Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for managing a comprehensive portfolio of current and prospective donors, with a focus on achieving annual fundraising and new donor acquisition goals. This position plays a critical leadership role in the Foundation's development operations and oversees scholarship and development staff, grant personnel, and external consultants. The Development Director is accountable for advancing the Foundation’s strategic fundraising objectives. This includes designing, implementing, evaluating, and refining development strategies in close collaboration with the Executive Director. This role requires strong proficiency in technical systems to support data-informed decision-making. The Development Director also leads the development of internal procedures and ensures alignment between marketing, outreach, and fundraising initiatives. Additionally, the Development Director collaborates with RCC senior leadership to identify revenue-generating opportunities and capital project needs, ensuring that fundraising efforts align with institutional priorities and long-term growth.

Primary Responsibilities
	Donor Cultivation and Fundraising Strategy Implementation Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects, securing gifts through personalized outreach, strategic meetings, proposals, and tailored communications. Design and implement annual fundraising plans aligned with RCC Foundation goals, incorporating major gifts, planned giving, endowment growth, and corporate partnerships using data-driven insights. Oversee donor relationship management ensuring accurate tracking, gift processing, and insightful reporting for leadership and board use. Partner with RCC leadership, faculty, and departments to identify key funding needs and translate them into compelling cases for support and targeted donor proposal. Plan and execute high-impact donor events and recognition programs involving college and Foundation leadership in stewardship efforts.
2.	Marketing and Communications Develop and lead marketing strategies to support fundraising, donor engagement, and brand alignment with RCC and Foundation goals. Oversee creation of print and digital materials, including newsletters, sponsorship packets, and campaign collateral in collaboration with marketing teams. Manage digital presence and communications, including website updates, email campaigns, social media, and donor reports to enhance visibility and engagement. Support fundraising and stewardship efforts through targeted marketing campaigns and tailored communication strategies.
3.	Supervision Hire, train, evaluate, and provide corrective action for assigned staff in alignment with college procedures and bargaining agreements. Delegate workloads and offer ongoing guidance and feedback through regular touch bases and team meetings. Oversee team’s professional development plans and goals in support of college’s mission. Oversee scholarship and grants operations, ensuring effective coordination with internal departments and external partners.
4.	Data Management and Campaigns Analyze and track fundraising performance by monitoring donor engagement, revenue trends, and retention metrics to inform strategy and optimize results. Conduct data mining and prospecting to identify high-potential donors using giving history, engagement analytics, and prospect research tools. Apply data insights to personalize donor engagement, segment communications, and support leadership with clear visual reports and strategic recommendations. Develop and implement capital campaign plans in collaboration with the Executive Director to address multi-campus funding needs. Secure major gifts and pledges by cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals, organizations, and campaign stakeholders. Oversee campaign operations, including marketing, volunteer coordination, compliance, and progress reporting to ensure strategic and ethical execution.
5.	Other Duties as Assigned May participate in College committees as assigned Engages in professional growth opportunities as assigned ·Performs other duties as assigned

Institutional Expectations

Demonstrates our core values of integrity, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability, and courage.
Actively contributes to a culture of respect and inclusivity by collaborating effectively with students, colleagues, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success.
Embraces and leverages appropriate technology to accomplish job functions.
Provides high quality, effective service through learning and continuous improvement.

	Minimum Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, Management or a related field is required. Experience – Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, donor relations and grant management are required as well as leadership/supervisory experience guiding cross-functional teams. Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the requirement(s). Please see our *Applicant Guide* for more information on education/experience equivalency guidelines.
2.	Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Business, Management or related field is preferred.
3.	Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Core Competencies) Knowledge – Expertise in various fundraising methods like major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, corporate giving, and foundation grants. Knowledge of different donor types and cultivation techniques. Understanding of donor cultivation practices, including personalized communication, stewardship, and relationship building. Ability to craft compelling grant proposals that align with funding priorities of foundations and corporations. Familiarity with legal and ethical guidelines related to fundraising activities. Understanding financial statements and the ability to analyze fundraising data to inform strategic decisions. Knowledge of the college's academic programs, administrative structure, and strategic goals to effectively advocate for fundraising needs. Proficiency in using donor management software to track donor information, engagement, and giving history. Skills – Strong communication and interpersonal skills: to build rapport with donors and effectively articulate the organization's mission. Strategic thinking and planning abilities to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies. Leadership and management skills to lead a development team and motivate staff. Grant writing proficiency to secure funding from foundations. Data analysis skills to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Proficiency in donor database software and data analysis tools. Strong analytical skills to interpret data trends and patterns. Excellent communication skills to present findings to stakeholders effectively. Abilities – Ability to translate data insights into actionable fundraising strategies. Establish and maintain strong connections with potential donors, alumni, and community leaders to cultivate long-term giving relationships. Craft compelling written and verbal presentations to effectively convey the college's impact and fundraising goals to diverse audiences. Design and implement comprehensive fundraising plans encompassing annual giving campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and grant proposals. Write persuasive grant applications to secure funding from foundations and corporations. Lead a development team, assign responsibilities, and motivate staff to achieve fundraising goals. Understand financial reporting, budgeting, and donor data analysis to track fundraising progress and make informed decisions. Cultivate meaningful relationships with donors through regular communication, personalized updates on the impact of their gifts, and recognition events. Adhere to all fundraising regulations and maintain high ethical standards in donor interactions. Pass a criminal background check.
4.	Other Requirements For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30-days of employment, and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are required.
5.	Remote Work Options (see AP 7239 Working Remotely for more details) This position functions as an in-person work arrangement, working on-campus with either a set schedule or flexibility depending on operational needs.
6.	Physical Demands The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manual dexterity and coordination are required for less than half of the daily work period which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards, 10-key, telephones, and other standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires some mobility including the ability to move materials up to 5 pounds daily and 5-25 pounds rarely. This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities.
7.	Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily working indoors in an office environment. The employee is not exposed to hazardous conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and lighting is adequate.

This is a Managerial/Supervisory position in the RCC Foundation. Starting compensation will be based on Grade K of the salary schedule, in accordance with initial placement per the current Management, Administrative, and Confidential Employee Handbook. The compensation estimation below is based on the 24-25 salary schedule. Consideration of placement on the range will be provided based on related experience and educational achievement, but generally not expected to exceed the midpoint of the range.

The position will remain open until it is filled, with initial screening scheduled to begin on 5/21/2025. Applications received after the screening date are not guaranteed review. Documents required for submission include a cover letter and resume. Applications missing any of the required documents listed may be considered incomplete and ineligible for further review.

RCC is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit and retain members of historically underrepresented groups and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS AND/OR ASSISTANCE DURING THE HIRING PROCESS MAY CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 541-956-7329. ONLY FINALISTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AFTER FINAL SELECTION IS MADE. INTERVIEW COSTS ARE AT APPLICANT'S EXPENSE. FINAL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. FOR POSITIONS WITH A DEGREE REQUIRED, ONLY DEGREES RECEIVED FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION WILL BE ACCEPTED; ACCREDITATION MUST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE OFFICE OF DEGREE AUTHORIZATION, US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AS REQUIRED BY ORS 348.609.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Rogue Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Rogue Community College does not discriminate in any programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For further policy information and for a full list of regulatory specific contact persons visit the following webpage: www.roguecc.edu/nondiscrimination.

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