Director of Foundation Services

is accepting applications for the following position:

Campus: Moore

Position number: B99622

Salary: $54,400 - $57,400

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function:

Assist the AVP with the functions of the Foundation office to ensure that the College has sufficient private resources to carry out its mission and that administrative duties are completed daily.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree earned from a regionally accredited institution in Administration, Marketing, or a business-related field and one year of experience in non-profit or college advancement, corporate or non-profit event management, sales, or business development. Additional professional experience can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis up to four years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two or more years of experience in fundraising or revenue generation for a non-profit entity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospect, cultivate, and solicit for financial support of the College through the Foundation's development and resource building activities, including fundraising for annual and major gift campaigns.

* Work closely with the AVP in planning, promoting, and executing Foundation and Motlow Alumni Association activities and events (including some community friend-raising and outreach events) which may occur during evenings and weekends.

* Assist with communications to the Foundation's donors and potential donors, including general mailings, news releases, electronic newsletters, etc.

* Assist in the design of all creative and marketing collateral for Foundation including, but not limited to, brochures, invitations, campaign images, etc. in conjunction with the Marketing Department and the Assistant Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Services.

* Serve as an administrator for Award Spring, the online scholarship management system, Raiser's Edge, the donor management system, and OneCause, the Foundation's event and auction software, assisting with the implementation and strategic use of each.

* Assist with Foundation's online and social media presence including, but not limited to, the creation of a stand-alone website which includes online store for alumni items.

* Research possible corporate donors and with presentation materials and expand grant opportunities.

* Oversee, track and process student scholarships and requests for textbook and emergency assistance.

* Manage records for employee giving campaign and monthly payroll deductions.

* Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge of fundraising techniques and planned giving principles.
* Knowledge of available public and private resources.
* Ability to assist with creative designs and possess knowledge of marketing strategies.
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills in large groups as well as with individuals.
* Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and complete them in a timely manner.
* Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with employees, college administrators, community members and other stakeholders.
* Ability to conduct research, develop professional documents and make presentations to diverse stakeholders individually and in groups.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, regional, and local agencies, community leaders, and the general public.

To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit an application and resume online with application submission.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone (931) 393-1545, TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail;

Website:

Motlow College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.