Pierce College District Hiring for Executive Director of the Pierce College Foundation at Lakewood, WA Full Time

The mission of Pierce
College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world.

Recognized
by the Aspen Institute as one of the Top 10 community colleges in the nation (2021), Pierce College is an innovative, mission-driven, data-informed, and
equity-minded community college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals, with a focus on racial and
social equity and justice. 

Reporting to the Chancellor and CEOof Pierce College District, the Executive Director of the Pierce
College Foundation is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fund development for the Foundation. The work of the Pierce College
Foundation is critical to the district’s goals to build an anti-racist institution and support equitable student access and success.
This includes but is not limited to: developing and implementing strategies that maximize short and long term fundraising results including
cultivating and soliciting major gifts, soliciting annual campaign gifts, identifying and overseeing proposal development and reporting on
corporate and foundation grants that support mission fulfilment. The Executive Director will work with and support the Foundation Board of
Directors through collaboration on fundraising plans, board meetings, retreats and Foundation policies/procedures. Additionally, the
Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Pierce College Foundation, including stewardship of donors
and budget management. They are responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Foundation including proposing an annual budget and overseeing
quarterly financial statements which accurately reflect the financial condition of the Foundation. 

About the
District

The college enjoys a strong presence in the community and participates in numerous partnerships with business,
community, government, and educational organizations.

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

Located on a
beautiful 140-acre site adjacent to a 340-acre community, recreational park, and Waughop Lake. Want a feel for our District, take a
peek with aerial campus views! 

Pierce College at Puyallup

Located on an expansive site with 125-acres of wooded land including modern
facilities and beautiful hideaways.

Pierce College at JBLM

Located at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord
military sites, serving many of our military and active duty families serving our country.

 Essential Functions:

The
Executive Director will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:Fundraising

• Develop a
  fundraising plan that includes cultivating, securing and stewarding donors; 
• Research and write grants and follow up reports
  to support scholarships and emergency funds; 
• Write annual appeal and thank you letters. Cultivate and steward both repeat
  donors and new donors; 
• Attend and help plan all donor events and help secure sponsorships for events;
• Communicate
  with donors through a monthly newsletter/email, sharing scholarship success stories; and 
• Work with the Chancellor on major
  donor stewardship.

Board of Directors

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop
  an annual fundraising plan that includes stewardship of donors (tours, attendance at musical or athletic events, etc.);
• Responsible
  for the fiscal integrity of the Foundation to include submission of a proposed annual budget and quarterly financial statements that
  accurately reflect the financial condition of the Foundation;
• Attend all Foundation Board meetings, Executive Committee meetings,
  quarterly finance meetings, and Board of Trustee meetings. Communicate regularly with Foundation board members to keep them apprised of
  opportunities and challenges; and 
• Work with Board members to plan the Holiday Soiree and annual retreat.

Supervision and Leadership

•  Lead, guide and support Foundation staff while creating an
  atmosphere of collaboration and team work;
• Perform full scope supervision of all staff assigned to the Development/Foundation
  department; and
• Work with staff to set goals and manage workloads.

Marketing and Community
Connections

• Partner with the marketing and communications department on Foundation marketing materials; 
• Collaborate and advise web development on the Foundation webpage content; 
• Connect with and attend civic clubs including
  being a member of a Rotary Club and/or other service clubs; and
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or related
  field.

Experience Required

• Minimum of five years of executive leadership and/or nonprofit
  management and/or foundation fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated success coordinating successful fundraising appeals and campaigns.
• Demonstrated success identifying, soliciting,
  and overseeing grants from corporations and private foundations.
• Experience writing and developing communication/marketing
  materials.
• Experience creating operational budgets and interpreting data.

Required
Competencies

• Ability to work in a diverse culture that is committed to building an anti-racist institution and
  dismantling barriers for marginalized and minoritized individuals.
• Ability to understand the uniqueness of self and others and
  demonstrate openness toward diverse points of view.
• Highly skilled in fundraising and donor cultivation.
• Ability to work
  effectively and productively with others, making the team and college mission and outcomes a priority. 
• Ability to communicate
  effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to actively listen to others and find common agreement.
• Knowledge
  of basic financial accounting principles.

 Application Process:

To be considered for this position,
applicants must

• Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
• Complete the online
  application profile and apply for the specific job opening at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr
• Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the
  required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload (attach) detailed
  résumé of all educational and professional experience.(Résumé)
• Transcripts are not
  required in order to apply for this position; however, if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit copies of
  unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education. Please upload current copies of your transcripts, if
  available. Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts must include degree received and conferral date. International
  transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members (Unofficial transcripts
  acceptable for application process; official transcripts required upon hire). (Transcripts)
• Upload (attach) a
  list of at least two professional references with names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Letters of recommendation will not be
  accepted. (References)
• Provide a response to the following question: (Supplemental
  Question)

How does this position impact the College’s goal to support all students and to achieve racial
and social equity in pursuit of mission? 

Please Note

To ensure consideration,
application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

All correspondence regarding your
application status will be sent to the email address associated with your NeoEd account. Please make sure to check your spam folder
periodically, in the case of an automated, incorrect delivery.

Terms of Employment

This is a
full-time administrative – exempt position. The primary work location will be at Pierce College Puyallup campus. Frequent travel to Pierce
College campuses or other sites may occur. Standard work hours are between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional
evening and weekend hours required.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is
$134,977 to $166,999 annually. Typically, new hires start at $140,602 per year, based on Pierce College’s Administrative/Exempt
Compensation Plan.

Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is
worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents
includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced
tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our Benefits and Leave website at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr– benefits.

Physical Work Environment

This position works indoors in an office environment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and
employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by
calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state’s free
telecommunication access service.

Screening & Interview Process

Only those candidates who have
complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application
materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process
for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the
College and will not be returned.

Conditions of Employment

Pierce College is a “fully vaccinated
campus” under the state’s higher education guidance, which means that COVID-19 vaccination is highly encouraged for all
employees and students. 

Prior to the start of employment, the finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal
background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be
considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this
position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual
misconduct at their current employment and past employment.Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW 28B.112.080.

An
offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H-1B visa.In
compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the
time of hire.

Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by
the requirements established in that policy.