Wctc Foundation Executive Director

Description

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ education success and lifelong learning? We invite you to apply to the WCTC Foundation as Executive Director.
For almost 50 years, the WCTC Foundation has provided an avenue for students to achieve their educational goals through charitable giving. The mission of the WCTC Foundation is to secure charitable resources to assist WCTC students in achieving their educational goals. Since 1977, the WCTC Foundation has been instrumental in supporting student success by providing scholarships and need-based grants. In addition, the WCTC Foundation has an extensive role in fundraising for capital campaign and operational needs.
Under the direction of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, and with collaboration from the WCTC President, the Executive Director develops and implements a comprehensive fundraising and community relations program with specific long-range and short-range goals and objectives that support the college’s mission and goals, creating and executing an effective strategy to establish strong support and lasting relationships with various constituencies to advance the mission and resources of the College. The position also provides leadership to manage and coordinate the Foundation’s scholarship program, annual giving, major gifts, planned gifts, corporate and foundation relations, alumni/donor relations, special events, and specific campaigns.
For the past 100 years, WCTC has played an integral role in the economic engine of Waukesha County and southeastern Wisconsin. Under the leadership of WCTC President Richard Barnhouse, the College has set forth a new trajectory to change higher education in the region. Because of this, WCTC has seen growth in both student enrollment and facility expansion. The support and evolution of the WCTC Foundation could not be more crucial to the future success of the College and its students.
For more information about WCTC or the WCTC Foundation, please visit http://www.wctc.edu (Specific Foundation information can be found under “About” at the top of the website).
Department:WCTC FoundationReports To:WCTC Foundation Board of DirectorsSupervises:Administrative Support ProfessionalFLSA Status:ExemptCreation Date:February 2024Approved By:WCTC Foundation Executive Committee
PURPOSE:
The Executive Director is responsible for the WCTC Foundation’s day-to-day operations in accordance with applicable laws governing private foundations. Directs, supports, and conducts fundraising programs. Oversees the prudent financial management of the organization’s funds.Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Understands, upholds, and communicates the Foundation’s core values of acting with integrity, being passionate about the donor experience, working together and acting as a champion of effective philanthropic management.

Serve as the public representative of the Foundation.

Direct the day-to-day operations of the Foundation.

Manage an ongoing portfolio of major gift prospects and create a strategy for each state of the donor lifecycle.

Conduct personal visits each year with major gift prospects for the purposes of prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure major gifts from individual donors, alumni, philanthropic organizations, and corporations.

Cultivate and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals, ensuring meaningful engagement and alignment with the College’s priorities.

Identify, research, and prioritize prospective major gift donors to build a robust pipeline of potential supporters.

Solicit planned gifts from prospects, demonstrating a sound understanding of different planned giving vehicles.

Create personalized cultivation plans for key donors, foster long-term relationships and engagement with the College’s programs and initiatives.

Collaborate with College leadership, academic departments, and program directors to understand funding priorities and articulate compelling cases for support.

Work closely with the College to coordinate fundraising efforts, ensuring alignment with broader institutional goals.

Provide donors with regular updates on the impact of their contributions and the College’s achievements.

Utilize events as opportunities to showcase the university’s achievements and foster a sense of community among major donors.

Function as Foundation administrator, providing scheduling, communications and support for the Foundation Board, Committee meetings and other activities.

Supervise the activities of the Administrative Support Professional.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Proven experience in fundraising, with a focus on securing major gifts for educational institutions or nonprofit organizations.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Ability to work independently and confidentially with students, faculty, staff, administration, and external constituents.

Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge program or other donor tracking systems.

Ability to travel locally when necessary. Valid WI drivers’ license.

Ability to work a flexible work schedule that is dependent on work requirements and will include evenings and weekends.

Supplemental Information

SKILLS:

Exceptional organizational skills to manage and move forward a variety of tasks at the same time.

Collaborative skills to maximize the synergies between the Foundation Board and WCTC President.

Excellent communications skills.

Knowledge of donor tracking systems, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Understanding of and commitment to the missions of both the WCTC Foundation and WCTC.

Attention to detail, and persistence in follow-through.

Enthusiasm for continued professional growth and development in Foundation work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or touch; to talk or hear; and to lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: BENEFITS:
In exchange for joining WCTC Foundation, we offer:

• Competitive compensation ($100-$110K)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including a non-WRS retirement plan
• Generous time off and holiday schedule
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with WCTC staff and leadership

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Completed applications are due by March 22, 2024. To ensure full consideration, you will be required to submit a current resume/CV and a cover letter addressing the position. Submit your application securely through the WCTC website at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wctc/jobs/4411535/wctc-foundation-executive-director.
For more information about WCTC or the WCTC Foundation, please visit http://www.wctc.edu (Specific Foundation information can be found under “About” at the top of the website).