Assistant Director Of Resource Development

Position Information

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Provides leadership and management of database functions, social media, and marketing.  Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising program including donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation. Responsible for alumni and employee giving program. 

Solicits gifts by identifying and cultivating prospective donors and funding sources

 

Solicits event sponsorships and donations by identifying and cultivating prospective donors 

 

Conducts internal annual employee giving campaign

 

Coordinates annual gift program

 

Supervises the production of special events

 

Performs prospect research

 

Oversees database functions including strategic use of data

 

Plans, organizes and conducts alumni events and initiatives 

 

Assists with developing and updating strategic and annual plans for the development unit

 

Coordinates communication plans with public relations for the development office and the HCCEF, in conjunction with the Director of Resource Development 

 

Manages and maintains the development and foundation web pages, portal and social media sites 

 

Implements donor recognition efforts

 

Composes and/or edits correspondence, proposals, reports and other communications as necessary

 

Identifies and performs process improvement initiatives for the development office

 

Utilize the donor/prospect tracking system

 

Provides support at foundation events

 

Performs other duties as assigned

 

Participates in meetings and professional development activities, serves on committees, and represents the college at community/institutional functions

Associates degree with at least five years' experience in fundraising activities, preferably in higher education

 

Proven track record in fundraising initiatives including special events

 

Demonstrated organizational and supervisory skills

 

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituents including faculty, staff, students, college trustees, HCCEF board of directors, corporate executives, community leaders, and alumni

 

Knowledge of financial/accounting reporting and record keeping

 

Ability to coordinate projects/activities including managing volunteers

 

Ability to organize and implement work schedule effectively

 

Knowledge of proper business English forms, grammar, spelling and typing formats

 

Excellent technical knowledge of computers, database software and its potential use in the development office

Normal office duties

Posting Detail Information

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. 
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.