Announcement Summary
Are you ready to lead a dynamic organization with vision and make a lasting community impact? Fayetteville Technical Community College is seeking an Executive Director to guide our Foundation who possesses strong leadership skills and abilities, has vision that shapes strategic direction, and a burning passion for community engagement. In this role, the Executive Director will develop and guide a strategic fundraising plan, cultivate, and strengthen community relationships, and grow the endowment of the fund to ensure the Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the College's mission and goals in developing a "future-ready workforce" for Cumberland County.As the chief fundraising officer for the College, you will be a key member of the executive leadership team, working directly with the College President and the FTCC Foundation Board of Directors. If you are an inspiring leader ready to help shape the future of higher education, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful difference in our community.
We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:NC State Health PlanNC State Retirement PlanPaid LeavePaid HolidaysCafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)Educational BenefitsLongevityTRICARE Supplement BenefitsFull-time employee benefits.Duties
Vision and Leadership:Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan, strategic vision, and operational strategies to guide the Foundation's operations as a support entity for FTCC.Fundraising and Resource Development:Direct fundraising activities, including annual giving, capital campaigns, planned giving, grant writing, and fundraising events such as the golf tournament and gala. The Executive Director is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors and applying for grant funding opportunities from among community members, businesses, and external philanthropic foundations. Additionally, the Executive Director plays a vital role as the primary steward in maintaining positive donor relations through personal visits and regular correspondence with donors.Strategic Planning and Goal Setting:Work collaboratively with the College President and FTCC Foundation Board to develop and implement strategic plans for the Foundation, which align with the College's mission. The Executive Director will ensure that annual fundraising goals for the Foundation are established and met.Foundation Board Management:Work with the FTCC Foundation Board of Directors to achieve the goals of the Foundation and support the strategic priorities of the College.Foundation Operations:Oversee operational administration for the Foundation, including budget management, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.Community Relations:Build and maintain strong relationships with philanthropic foundations, individual donors, board members, community members, businesses, and other stakeholders.Communication and Advocacy:Represent the Foundation and the College to external audiences, advocating for the importance of philanthropy in supporting higher education.Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business, or a related field or comparable work experience.
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in non-profit organization(s) with asset development, operating revenue development, and planned giving programs.Previous experience interacting with CEOs, Presidents, and other senior executives and administrators.Preferred Requirements
A Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.College Pay Scale: College pay scale
Number of Months: 12
Posting Number: S24-25
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Screening of applications will begin immediately.NOTE: All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.Three (3) Professional References Are Required.