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San Bernardino Community College

Director of Development

San Bernardino Community College, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409


Salary:

$60.96 - $64.67 Hourly

Location :

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type:

Classified Management

Job Number:

2325-01380

Department:

President

Opening Date:

07/18/2024

Closing Date:

9/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM -5:00 PM with occasional evenings and weekends as needed

HR Recruiter:

Christine Ayala - cayala@sbccd.edu

Work Days/Year:

260

Mission Statement:

San Bernardino Valley College provides innovative instructional programs and cohesive student services to support the educational goals of a culturally diverse community of learners by engaging in continuous improvement and actively working towards an antiracist culture to foster an environment of meaningful learning and belonging for our students, employees, and the community.

Funding:

THIS IS A CATEGORICALLY FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS BASED ON CONTINUED FUNDING.

Job Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are

not

intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONUnder the general supervision of the appropriate administrator, the Development Director, is responsible for the overall management and administration of the Foundation; the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program to provide the financial resources necessary to support the organization's mission; the coordination or writing of major grants for the organization; providing leadership for the solicitation of donations, fundraising including planned giving, annual giving campaigns, capital campaigns, endowments, planned annuities, scholarship and corporate giving; major event planning; alumni development; and community involvement as it relates to generating external sources of income to support the mission; oversee the organization's efforts in all philanthropic activities as major gifts, annual fund, cultivation of sponsorships, underwriting, events and development operations and implement strategies that promote long-term sustainable growth and deepen the organization's relationships with existing and new donors.

Note: This position is contingent on grant funding.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIESServes as the Director of the Foundation and manages the overall function of the Foundation, developing annual goals, training, preparing meeting agendas, Board handouts, minutes, and other relevant materials, and accountability for the overall operation of the FoundationDevelop and implement a comprehensive development plan for the organization, including plans for annual giving, foundation and corporate support, and individual major and planned gifts.Ensure success in events management, including cultivation activities and signature fundraising events.Identifies external sources of income to assist the organization in attaining its objective by identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts from both individuals and public and private institutions, including but not limited to: the solicitation of donations; fundraising including planned giving, annual giving campaigns, capital campaigns, endowments; planned annuities, scholarships, corporate giving, cultivation of sponsorships, underwriting, academic and campus program donations; major event fundraisers.Identifies and analyzes new fundraising opportunities, works with others to solicit funds and in-kind gifts, and identify and design special events to support fundraising efforts.Researches, identifies and recognizes state, federal and private grant offerings that present viable funding opportunities for the organization. Develops grant ideas and writes major grant proposals/applications on behalf of the organization. Manages and coordinates the implementation and performance of the grants received.Prepares and develops promotional, publications, and marketing strategies, advancing the image and purpose of the Foundation, College, or the District or any of its entities.Organizes and participates in outreach activities to promote long-term competitive capacity for the foundation, College, and the District or any of its entities.Provides technical assistance in the planning, writing, program design, budget development, and evaluation. Creates and maintains systems for dissemination of information about external funding opportunities and other grants-related information.Establishes, maintains and adheres to guidelines for maintaining the confidentiality and security of all organization matters. These guidelines take into account the nature of the organization's role in the community and the need to safeguard organization records.Provides leadership for planning, budgeting, and the development of the grant programs and services in consultation with all external partners and coordinates the submission of proposals. Ensures that all grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable and allowable according to agency guidelines.Manage a portfolio of major gift level prospects through the entire cycle of development (research and identification, cultivation, solicitation, closure and stewardship).Pursue and complete major gift solicitations, to include revocable intentions. This would include face to face meetings with major gift donors.Monitor organization assets, fiduciary oversight of trust agreements, gift reception and investment policies. Uses appropriate technology and data systems to manage and monitor gifting, donor data bases, and donations for planning and recognition purposes.Provides leadership for the organization to be in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.Coordinate the Annual Audit of the Foundation and prepares and disseminates the Annual Report and makes the Annual Report presentation to the SBCCD Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board. Ensures and oversees that the organization maintains accounts, payables and receivables, safeguards tax records, follows tax requirements, and satisfies the organization's insurance needs.Performs other related job duties as assigned.Create and maintain systems for dissemination of information about external sponsorship and funding opportunities with corporate partners and other grants?related information.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.Kn

owledge of:Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a foundation, grant management program and fundraising.Principles and practices of grant writing and management.Principles and practices of grant administration, including funding sources, administrative requirements, cost principles and state and federal regulations.Principles and practices of program development and administration.Principles and practices of financial management and public and non-profit administration.Principles and practices of budget planning, development and preparation, proposal development, assembly, submission and administration.Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to grant writing, administration and management.Principles, methods, procedures and strategies of community relations, marking, promotion, fundraising, Foundation, scholarship and alumni development.Planning and implementation of development programs using college and community resources.Ability to:Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive grant management and resource development program.Plan, organize, and efficiently manage concurrent demands and meet deadlines.Lead teams, groups and meeting.Negotiate with funding agents and follow-up on progress of grant activities.Visualize operational and program implications, reason logically, draw valid conclusions, recommend alternative and take appropriate actions.Plan, organize and direct and coordinate the work of others.Develop, implement, interpret and apply a wide variety of governmental and department policies and procedures.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with funding agencies, auditors and community.Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.Participate in the selection and recommendation, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures for assigned area.Gather and analyze data and situations and make appropriate decisions.Prepare and present comprehensive, concise, clear oral and written reports.Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.Interpret and apply California Education Code, Title 5, federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations as it relates to the position.Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.Demonstrate professionalism, fairness and honesty in all aspects of the performance of duties.Provide leadership based on ethics and principles as they relate to resource development and grant management functions and operations.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Work evening and weekends according to event-related scheduling.Qualifications

Education/Training:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Required Experience:Five (5) years of recent full-time experience in grants and resource development. ORFive (5) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience and a proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of gifts. ORFive (5) years full time equivalent work experience in marketing, community relations, and fundraising/development.Preferred Experience:Experience in an educational setting.License and Certification:Possession of a valid California Driver's License.Desired Qualifications

Five (5) years of Annual giving experience, growing donor pipelines, and increasing alumni participation.Experience in analyzing and interpreting data to make informed strategic decisions.Five (5) years of experience successfully planning, implementing, and providing leadership for comprehensive campaigns.Five (5) years of experience establishing fundraising metrics to achieve goals and evaluating team success.Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical

:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision

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See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Employment Requirements

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessmentOther pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

July 2024: Applications OpenSeptember 2024: All applications received by September 16, 2024, will be included in the first screeningSeptember 20-28, 2024 - Application reviewEarly October2024:

1st level interviews2nd level interviews

November 2024: Tentative Start Date

You have medical, dental and vision plans from which to choose coverage. You may cover yourself, spouse or domestic partner and eligible children. Coverage is effective on the first of the calendar month following your date of hire.

HEALTH CAREMedical Benefits

- You may choose between five medical plans:

Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO (offered at no cost)Anthem Blue Cross California Care HMOAnthem Blue Cross PPOKaiser Permanente $10 HMOKaiser Permanente $30 HMODental Benefits

- You may choose between two dental plans:

DeltaCare USA HMO (offered at no cost)Delta Dental PPO.Vision Benefits -

Vision coverage is provided through EyeMed (offered at no cost)

CASH IN LIEU BENEFITThe district offers a taxable $250 monthly stipend to a benefits eligible employee who waives medical coverage under SBCCD's group plan because that employee has other group coverage (e.g., a spouse's plan, parents' plan, or other employer's plan).

LIFE INSURANCETerm Life and Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance -

The district provides a $50,000 basic term life insurance policy and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy. The district pays the full cost of this coverage. Coverage is automatic and effective on the first of the month after your date of hire. Employees are also provided opportunity to enroll in optional term life and AD&D policies for themselves as well as spouse/domestic partner and children.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PLANSThe district partners with American Fidelity to administer the district's voluntary benefit plans which include:

Disability insuranceCancer insuranceAccident insuranceFlexible spending accounts

PRE-TAX RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN

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As a district employee, you have two voluntary retirement savings plans available to you, which allow you to invest pre-tax dollars to supplement your CalPERS Retirement Plan benefit. They are a 403(b) plan or 457(b) plan.

You may participate in one or both of the plans. Each is governed by a different section of the IRS Code resulting in different rules and provisions. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the districts third party administrators for all retirement savings plans.

RETIREMENT PLANSCalPERS Retirement Plan -

The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on members' years of service, age, and final compensation. Full-time employees in non-academic positions appointed for at least six months, or part-time employees working at least 50% and appointed for at least one year, are automatically enrolled in the CalPERS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories: Classic or PEPRA. For more information on CalPERS:

Classic Membership Retirement

Formula

Employee

Contribution %CalPERS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 55 7% of base bayPEPRA MembershipCalPERS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 7% of base pay

CalSTRS Retirement Plan -

The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on a member's years of service, age and final compensation. Full-time employees appointed to academic positions are automatically enrolled in the CalSTRS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories.

Retirement

Formula

Employee

Contribution %CalSTRS member prior to 1/1/13

2% at age 60 10.25% of base bayCalSTRS member on or after 1/1/13

2% at age 62 10.205% of base pay

01

Which option below best describes your highest level of education? (NOTE: For positions requiring college units/degree, a copy of the transcript must be included as an attachment. The transcript must be legible from an accredited institution and include your name, the institution name, confer date, and degree discipline.)

Some High SchoolHigh School or G.E.D.Some CollegeAssociates DegreeBachelors DegreeMasters DegreeDoctorate DegreeNone

02

Did you attach the required transcripts showing a conferred date?

YesNo

03

Please describe your previous experience successfully planning, implementing, and providing leadership for comprehensive campaigns.

04

Please describe your annual giving experience, growing donor pipelines, and increasing alumni participation.

05

Please describe your experience establishing fundraising metrics to achieve goals and evaluating team success.

06

Select the career website you used to find this employment opportunity:

Sbccd.eduIndeed.comHigherEdJobs.comEdJoin.orgCCCregistry.orgOther

07

I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. As applicable, I hereby authorize the District and/or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied. I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the District reserves the right to validate information received on the supplemental questionnaire and that I will be subject to disqualification and/or termination if any statement in this supplemental questionnaire is found to be untrue or determined to be misleading.

YesNo

Required Question