Executive Director, College Advancement

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position) Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking an innovative equity-minded leader to serve as the

Executive Director, of College Advancement

within the Executive Wing as part of the Office of the President. About Orange Coast College (OCC)

Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Founded in 1947, OCC serves a diverse local and global community by empowering students to achieve their goals through high-quality, culturally responsive programs and services. OCC is a recognized leader in preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and holds the prestigious designations of both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Designs and implements comprehensive development programs, including annual fund, corporate, and foundation relations, gift planning, endowment and capital campaigns, nonpublic grant writing, and alumni and constituent efforts. Provides participatory support to the President, Foundation Board, and senior administration with regards to donor cultivation and resource development. Prepares and implements general revenue development strategies and action plans. Plans, organizes, and performs a variety of activities to support campaign development. Cultivates contacts and maintains a system for identifying and contacting current and potential donors. Prepares communications and other forms of recognition to acknowledge donors. Develops deferred and planned giving programs. Coordinates and directs the fundraising activities for scholarship programs. Develops and cultivates community and business relationships for ongoing in-kind gifts. Oversees and participates in the development of marketing and promotional materials. Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills The position requires specialized professional knowledge of and experience with foundation leadership, donor cultivation, campaign development, fundraising, major gift solicitation, planned giving, and event planning. Requires well-developed human relations skills to make formal presentations to diverse audiences. Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in marketing communications, journalism, business, or a related field and 8 years of progressive experience in a responsible fundraising and marketing role. A master's degree is preferred and may substitute for some experience. Conditions of Employment

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This is a permanent contract, full-time, general-funded, 12-month position. Application Requirements

The deadline to apply is

December 6, 2024 . Application materials must be electronically submitted online at

http://www.cccd.edu/employment . Selection Procedure

All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications. Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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