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Form of work Position DescriptionHudson County Community CollegeDevelopment ManagerAdvancement and CommunicationsSalary Grade 119OVERVIEW:
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an award-winning, comprehensive, urban college serving one of the most historic and ethnically diverse areas of the United States. HCCC students were born in 119 countries and speak 29 different languages. The diversity and the multitude of our community’s cultures, life experiences, skills, and aspirations are the very values and traits that empower us to be productive and caring members of our society.HCCC embodies an unwavering commitment to student success with an intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2019, the President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (PACDEI) was instituted to develop new levels of understanding and access and advance the College’s commitment to transparency and inclusion. We are proud of the differences we share, which are the foundation for the life-changing and transformational education we offer and the social mobility we provide to the communities we serve.HCCC has three campuses located just minutes from Manhattan: the Journal Square Campus in Jersey City and the North Hudson Campus in Union City are adjacent to vital transportation hubs; the Secaucus Center has abundant parking. Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the College offers courses and classes in a wide variety of disciplines to the people and businesses of Hudson County, one of the most ethnically diverse areas of the United States. The College’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been recognized with the 2021 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Northeast Regional Equity Award; the “INSIGHT Into Diversity” 2021, 2022, and 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, this year honoring HCCC as one of six community colleges nationally to be named “Top Colleges for Diversity”; and the “INSIGHT Into Diversity” 2022 and 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. HCCC was a finalist recently for the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) “Advancing Diversity Award of Excellence.” For the second consecutive year, HCCC was selected as one of the 20 community colleges in the United States to be named among the “2023 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges” by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) in collaboration with “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.” The College was one of 22 community colleges in the nation, and the only college in New Jersey to be recognized by ModernThink LLC and the “Chronicle of Higher Education” as a 2022 and 2023 “Great College to Work For®” including honor roll status this year. HCCC is one of two colleges in the United States to be named a Top Ten Finalist in all three program categories for the nationally recognized 2023 Bellwether Awards and received the 2023 Bellwether Award for the College’s cutting-edge “Hudson Scholars” program. The College’s exemplary work in advancing student success has been recognized with “Leader College” designation by Achieving the Dream, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community colleges as catalysts for equity and mobility in their communities. HCCC was also presented with the Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention by Vector Solutions for demonstrating leadership in digital prevention programming focused on student safety, well-being, and inclusion.HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education. Hudson County Community College is proud of its culture of care and invites applications from those wishing to join a community dedicated to promoting student success in all forms.Summary of DutiesPosition SummaryThe Development Manager is responsible for fundraising, donor relations, and special events to support HCCC’s growth. The Development Manager collaborates with the HCCC community in the planning and execution of the College’s 50th Anniversary and other events, providing expertise and strategies for year-long programming involving alumni, donors, community leaders, VIP guests, and others. This position will work closely with the Vice President for Advancement and Communications and other staff members to develop and implement strategies to generate sustainable funding streams for the organization.
Key Responsibilities:Plan, execute, and evaluate donor cultivation events, fundraisers, and campus-wide events, including invitation development, timelines and calendars, developing marketing materials, and working with volunteers and staff to ensure successful outcomes.Manage scholarship programs, grants, and other initiatives funded by the HCCC Foundation and the College.Develop and implement effective gift solicitation campaigns via personal visits, telephone calls, direct mail, e-mail, and the College's alumni and development website. Manage post-event and post-campaign analysis and follow-up internally and externally.Work with the Vice President to develop and implement donor engagement, stewardship, retention, and growth strategies.Manage and document the acknowledgment process to ensure all engagements are conducted in a manner consistent with stewardship best practices and IRS guidelines.Create personalized and targeted donor correspondence, donor briefing materials, stewardship letters, gift renewals, and letters of inquiry promptly.Conduct donor research and create comprehensive profiles and bios using DonorSearch and iWave software to identify prospects (individuals, corporations/businesses, and foundations) and create strategies to align prospects’ interests to the priorities of the Foundation.Craft compelling annual appeals for mail and digital platforms and synthesize appeal results.Develop compelling sponsorship materials and pitch decks for effective solicitations. Routinely reconcile financial reports by accurately tracking net revenue and expenses against fundraising goals while ensuring that all fundraising activities are cost-effective.Recruit, motivate, train, and manage volunteers and colleagues to achieve fundraising goals and assist the Vice President for Advancement and Communications with HCCC Foundation Board of Director support, training, and development. Build and nurture relationships with donors and stakeholders through various methods, including giving and legacy society programming.Manage and ensure the timely fulfillment of all pledges made by donors.Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree.At least three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising is required.Experience effectively managing and organizing complex projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to present ideas and solutions for meeting goals and overcoming challenges.A proven track record of securing philanthropic support from individual donors, corporate partners, and foundations.Excellent communication skills, including strong writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and ability to work independently with a thoughtful approach to problem-solving.Experience planning and executing fundraising events such as golf outings, galas, and annually occurring fixed events.Capital campaign experience is a plus.Experience with Salesforce, fundraising software, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including the ability to create PowerPoint presentations and slide decks and e-marketing tools.An authentic passion for the mission and values of Hudson County Community College.Donor portfolio management is preferred.Working Conditions:This is a full-time position, with occasional evening and weekend work required.The Development Manager will work in an office environment.A willingness and ability to travel for meetings and events.A valid driver’s license is required.Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) serves more than 20,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers nearly 90 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management; Nursing and Health Professions; and Humanities and Social Sciences. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools.
