Job Summary

Provides leadership for Houston City College Foundation fundraising operations by directing systemwide development strategy and managing the Development Director team. Responsible for advancing major, leadership, and principal gift fundraising aligned with institutional priorities established by the HCC Chancellor, HCC's Leadership Team, and the HCC Foundation Board. Serves as a key strategic partner to HCC leadership, ensuring consistent fundraising standards, accountability, and donor stewardship across the college system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for Development Directors; establish expectations, metrics, and accountability to ensure consistent fundraising performance and donor experience.

Lead the development and execution of coordinated, systemwide fundraising strategies supporting HCC priorities, including student success, workforce development, facilities, and innovation initiatives.

Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity individual, corporate, and foundation prospects with emphasis on six- and seven-figure gifts.

Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and leadership gift donors; design solicitation strategies aligned with donor interests and institutional needs.

Develop and present major gift proposals and donor communications in collaboration with HCC and HCC Foundation stakeholders.

Partner with the President, Houston City College Foundation to set fundraising priorities, develop major gift strategies, and support executive-level donor engagement.

Collaborate with Advancement Services, Finance/Accounting, Scholarships, and Board Services to ensure accurate gift processing, reporting, stewardship, and recognition.

Coordinate with college presidents, deans, and district leadership to align fundraising strategy, schedule donor engagement, and prepare leaders for major donor interactions.

Establish and monitor fundraising performance metrics, including activity, pipeline development, solicitation, and revenue; provide regular progress reports and forecasts.

Support fundraising training and engagement for HCC leadership and the HCC Foundation Board; prepare briefing materials and donor strategies.

Represent the Houston City College Foundation at fundraising, donor, and community events as appropriate.

Stay informed on best practices in major gift fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer engagement, and advancement operations.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred

* Five (5) or more years of fundraising experience required in an institution of higher education, preferably a community college.

* Demonstrated success securing significant gifts, including six- and seven-figure outcomes

Licensing & Certification

* Valid Texas Driver License

* Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) required

Special Skills

* MS Office Programs

* Information Management Systems

* Budget Management

* Donor Management Systems

Competencies

* Delivering High Quality Work

* Accepting Responsibility

* Serving Customers

* Supporting Organizational Goals

* Driving Continuous Improvement

* Acting with Integrity

* Thinking Critically

* Managing Change

* Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

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