Job Summary:

Working under the direction of the PCC Foundation Development Director, this position is responsible for planning and implementing the Annual Fund Program. This includes leading year-round solicitations and campaigns to diverse constituents to identify, qualify, and solicit donor constituencies, developing strategies and campaigns (giving for alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, community friends, etc.) to secure contributions and managing stewardship of Annual Fund donors in recognizing their support.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Develops an Annual Fund solicitation plan for the fiscal year that includes fundraising strategies to launch various annual giving opportunities for the PCC Foundation. Cultivates, stewards and solicits donors and prospects through targeted appeals/campaigns/phone-a-thons, individual face-to-face meetings/contacts, and electronic and written appeals. Works with donors and PCC programs in designating gifts such as memorial/honorary gifts, student scholarships, and special project or program initiatives. Plans and coordinates assigned donor events. Manages a portfolio of annual giving prospects and helps qualify prospective major donors.
• Develops a schedule and marketing plan for donor acquisitions. Works with the Foundation Team to coordinate schedule and strategies for Annual Fund appeals and direct mail. This includes actively supporting creative concepts, writing appeal content, and overseeing mailing procedures.
• Participates in developing supporting communication strategies for internal and external audiences. Edits content for foundation website covering the Faculty/Staff/Retiree Campaign and other related Annual Fund activity.
• Serves as lead staff for assigned Foundation Board volunteer committee(s). Recruits and trains volunteers as needed to cultivate, solicit, and steward Annual Fund contributions.
• Works with the Foundation Team to identify and segment data for appeals and special projects, as well as produce database reports and queries to track campaigns and appeals status. Analyzes data and makes appropriate adjustments to activities and programs to ensure strong results. Performs annual evaluation of Annual Fund each fiscal year and generates a comprehensive Annual Plan for the coming fiscal year.
• Tracks trends in annual giving donor activity, focusing on donor retention and building Annual Fund donor base. Manages and serves as the contact for questions and concerns on the Faculty/Staff/Retiree Campaign. Manages Annual Fund fiving circles and plans its solicitation/stewardship activities and events. Manages Annual Fund phone-a-thons.
• Participate in appropriate college and foundation events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The education and/or work history sections of your online application form must demonstrate that you meet all of the following Minimum Qualifications. The information on the resume/cover letter will not substitute for the completed application.
• Satisfactory references and successful completion of the criminal background check are required to meet the minimum qualifications for hire into this position.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Communications or related field (relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis).

Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Development experience in managing annual fund programs or related development skills in a higher education setting or non-profit organization.
• Ability to manage and execute successful donor cultivation or fundraising events within the context of Annual Fund campaigns.
• Knowledge of volunteer management techniques and ability to support volunteer committees.
• Knowledge of Association of Fundraising Professionals code of ethical conduct.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in using standard software programs and fundraising databases and utilizing database reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building lasting donor relationships.
• Positive attitude and collaborative style that fosters workplace excellence and collegial staff support.
• Ability to work with an ethnically and culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work independently and as part of Foundation Team to set priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a normal office environment. Exposure to computer occurs on a regular basis. Light physical exertion is required. May be required to work nights and weekends.

Special/Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in an annual fund program position and development experience in a higher education setting. This could include working for an institutionally related foundation for a college or university, such as the PCC Foundation, or having equivalent experience from development positions with a nonprofit organization.
• Successful experience cultivating donors for leadership gifts ($1000 +)
• Knowledge and skills needed to develop a year-round schedule of annual fund activities, strategically and efficiently it utilizing a variety of solicitation techniques, such as direct mail appeals, targeted special campaigns, phone-a-thons, small to mid-size donor cultivation events, and web/e-communications, social media.
• Strong project and volunteer management skills, including the ability to support a prospect portfolio as assigned; plan fundraising events; serve as the lead staff for assigned board committees ; and work with PCC faculty/staff in fundraising for targeted initiatives and programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing a special gift portfolio

Additional Posting Information:

• Initial salary placement will normally be at Step 1. Advanced initial salary placement for directly relevant professional, business or industrial experience may be applied for new Academic Professionals.

To apply for this position you must submit:

• Completed responses to the Required Questions from the Committee – scroll down to see “Required Questions” below – (Attach document)*
• Completed online application
• Cover Letter (attach document)*
• Current Resume (attach document)*

* When you apply for the position, you will be given an opportunity to attach the above documents. They may be attached in either “Microsoft Word” or “.pdf” formats.

• Upon hire candidate will be required to supply official copies of transcripts for all degrees earned.
• Applicants selected for hire will be required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Effective January 1, 2014, all applicants hired by the college will be required to reimburse PCC for the cost of their criminal background check, through payroll deduction.
• This position is included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Federation of Faculty/Academic Professional Employees. Employment in this position will require, as a condition of employment, payment of monthly union dues or a monthly fair share fee in lieu of dues through automatic payroll deduction.
• Portland Community College will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete the designated Immigration Service Employers Verification I-9 form.
• As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC is actively seeking qualified minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans and individuals with disabilities to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of its student body. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC is actively seeking qualified minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans and individuals with disabilities to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of its student body. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.