Job Description

Executive Director of the ICC Foundation

Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas, seeks a dynamic and proven leader to serve as the next Executive Director of the ICC Foundation. This senior officer is responsible for fund development on behalf of the College and works closely with the Board President, the Foundation Board of Directors and College President to accomplish the philanthropic goals of the College. Work includes donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and appreciation activity and alumni relations.

Independence Community College is located in Southeast Kansas and has an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students each year. Independence Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICC encourages diversity among its employees.

Position Information

The Executive Director of the Foundation position is a full-time, twelve-month salaried position. Competitive compensation based upon experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in any field required, masters degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a senior-level advancement professional in education is preferred.
• Proven success in the solicitation of major and principal gifts.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of backgrounds and constituencies.
• Essential characteristics include a strong work ethic, personal integrity, written and verbal communication skills, professional demeanor, detail-oriented behaviors, and strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends. Significant travel is required for this position.
• Must successfully pass a background check and hold a valid drivers license.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for organizing, leading, and aligning the fundraising efforts of the College.
• Implement and track the fundraising efforts of the College Strategic plan.
• Provide oversight and management of Foundation financial resources working with the Foundation Board of Directors.
• Ensure compliance with IRS and accounting requirements of a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
• Develop, train, and recognize all volunteers, including those who serve on the Foundation Board.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the ICC Foundation Board of Directors. Work with the President of the Board to publish and distribute annual reports and prepare meeting agendas. Coordinate communication for the Board.
• Work closely with the College administration to identify institutional needs and be well prepared to represent those needs to potential funders.
• Maintain a dynamic portfolio of potential donors to secure major, capital, and planned gifts.
• Create and execute fundraising plans that utilize best practices in annual, major, and planned gift programs to meet fundraising goals.
• Provide leadership to the Colleges Centennial Campaign, working closely with the campaign leadership committee to realize the goals of the College.
• Effectively engage alumni and supporters in ways that link their own previous ICC experiences to the experiences of current students.
• Be a proactive partner with the ICC President and a contributing member of the Colleges senior leadership team.
• Become an active member of the Independence, KS community. Help to build on the goodwill that the College receives from the community and convert long-lasting relationships into giving opportunities.
• Serve on various campus committees.
• Be willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as needed. Travel within the region may be necessary to cultivate and work with donors and to represent the College.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Aptitude

Candidates must be able to effectively engage with the individuals, one-on-one; and with groups of individuals; and authentically communicate at a personal level while conducting themselves in a professional and thoughtful manner.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of Executive Director of the Foundation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.

• With or without assistance: ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around campus and other locations.
• Ability to communicate both in person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly; mental capacity to make decisions and follow through with directions.
• Ability to follow safety and security practices.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities.
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and computer mouse functions.

Application Procedure
Position is open until filled. Application packets consist of a letter of application, resume, references and transcripts, (unofficial copies are acceptable for consideration), with a completed application.

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