Chief Executive Officer, Educational Foundation

Responsible for the overall leadership and management of the CCAC Educational Foundation. The Foundation is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation formed exclusively for educational and charitable purposes to benefit and support …

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Responsible for the overall leadership and management of the CCAC Educational Foundation. The Foundation is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation formed exclusively for educational and charitable purposes to benefit and support the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) As the Foundation’s chief executive officer, the CEO is responsible for the leadership and performance of a comprehensive program for fundraising from private and philanthropic sources that includes annual giving, alumni relationships, corporate and foundation relations, major and planned giving, and campaigns to support a variety of CCAC initiatives. The CEO interacts with a diverse set of individuals, including CCAC’s president and executive officers, Foundation Board members, CCAC’s board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and members of the community.

A master’s degree in an appropriate field conducive to fundraising and a minimum of 8 years of experience. CFRE is preferred.

Competencies:

• Proven successful track record of identifying potential donors and raising significant funds, cultivating donor relationships, soliciting gifts, and overseeing the endowment for the distribution of funds for scholarships and other purposes.
• Proven success in managing major, comprehensive campaigns.
• Understanding of various gift instruments, estate planning, trust administration, gift planning strategies, and related tax laws.
• Experience with computerized recordkeeping systems.
• Experience in leading initiatives and board of community leaders, planning and setting strategic direction for fundraising initiatives, and complying with governmental and IRS regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Accounting and budget management processes in a non-profit environment.
• Must possess solid judgment and well-developed organizational skills.
• Must possess the leadership abilities necessary to guide the college, Foundation board, and volunteers in building and expanding private philanthropy.
• Must adhere to the highest ethical standards and best practices of philanthropy and fundraising.

Company

Community College of Allegheny County

Salary

$140,000 - $155,000

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Responsible for the overall leadership and management of the CCAC Educational Foundation. The Foundation is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation formed exclusively for educational and charitable purposes to benefit and support the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) As the Foundation’s chief executive officer, the CEO is responsible for the leadership and performance of a comprehensive program for fundraising from private and philanthropic sources that includes annual giving, alumni relationships, corporate and foundation relations, major and planned giving, and campaigns to support a variety of CCAC initiatives. The CEO interacts with a diverse set of individuals, including CCAC’s president and executive officers, Foundation Board members, CCAC’s board of trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and members of the community.

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• Proven successful track record of identifying potential donors and raising significant funds, cultivating donor relationships, soliciting gifts, and overseeing the endowment for the distribution of funds for scholarships and other purposes.

• Proven success in managing major, comprehensive campaigns.

• Understanding of various gift instruments, estate planning, trust administration, gift planning strategies, and related tax laws.

• Experience with computerized recordkeeping systems.

• Experience in leading initiatives and board of community leaders, planning and setting strategic direction for fundraising initiatives, and complying with governmental and IRS regulations.

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Accounting and budget management processes in a non-profit environment.