Executive Director Position The Executive Director of the Alamance Community College (ACC) Foundation serves as the chief development officer of the ACC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to advance the mission of Alamance Community College. The Executive Director is responsible for leading all fundraising, philanthropic, and community engagement activities of the Foundation at the direction of the College President. This position plays a central role in securing private support, cultivating meaningful donor relationships, and advancing the College's strategic priorities through philanthropy. The Executive Director serves as a highly visible ambassador for both the Foundation and the College, working collaboratively across the institution and with external stakeholders to build a culture of philanthropy, expand community partnerships, and grow the Foundation's capacity to support student success, faculty excellence, and institutional innovation. This role requires exceptional leadership, a passion for community college education, and a demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships that result in transformative investment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Foundation Leadership and Operations • Lead the day-to-day operations of the ACC Foundation, ensuring effective management of programs, initiatives, and administrative functions. • Ensure compliance with all regulations and best practices related to 501(c)(3) nonprofit management and governance. • Serve as the primary liaison for the ACC Foundation Board of Directors, including board engagement, meeting coordination, and supporting effective governance practices. • Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and develop Foundation staff, building a high-performing team culture grounded in donor stewardship and community engagement. • Work closely with the College's Business Office and Senior Vice President of Operations to ensure sound fiscal management of Foundation funds, assets, endowments, and other resources, maintaining compliance with applicable financial policies, audit requirements, and reporting standards. Fundraising and Development • Develop and execute creative, innovative fundraising strategies that engage community members, business and industry partners, and donors. • Plan and carry out large-scale initiatives, campaigns, and events that elevate the Foundation's visibility and impact. • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors, corporate partners, alumni, ACC employees, and community stakeholders. • Drive efforts to increase alumni engagement, building a stronger connection between graduates and the College. • Under the direct guidance of the College's President and Vice President, identify institutional fundraising priorities and ensure the Foundation's development activities are strategically aligned with the College's mission, goals, and emerging needs. Community Engagement and Institutional Collaboration • Collaborate across the College and with external partners to ensure alignment, shared ownership, and collective impact. • Partner closely with Marketing to strengthen the Foundation's branding, public relations, and storytelling efforts, ensuring consistency and compelling messaging. • Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong multitasking and organizational skills. • Provide exceptional public service and representation, serving as a primary ambassador for the Foundation and the College. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect authentically with donors, community leaders, corporate partners, and College stakeholders. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and storytelling for development purposes. • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate institutional priorities into compelling fundraising cases. • Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively. • Entrepreneurial mindset with creativity and initiative in identifying new funding opportunities and community partnerships. • Commitment to the mission of community college education and to expanding access and opportunity for all learners. • Strong ethical standards and integrity in all aspects of donor relations and financial stewardship. • Ability to work collaboratively in a complex, multi-departmental institutional environment. • Proficiency with standard office technology and donor management platforms.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data. Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information. Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Completes work in timely manner. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills:
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
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