Development Officer Senior

Development Officer Senior

Job ID: 321305
Location: District Support Services Cntr
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$72,312.00 - $94,006.00/annually, DOE

Grade

119

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time

20 Paid Observed Holidays

Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions

Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)

Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Annual Professional Development Funding

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars

Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter

Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings

Pre-Retirement Planning Events

Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation's Development Officer Senior plays a pivotal role in strengthening higher education opportunities for students across Maricopa County and is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on education and the Phoenix community.

The Development Officer Senior develops and drives fundraising strategies that generate financial and non-financial support, ensuring students have access to affordable, high-quality education and workforce training. This opportunity will collaborate with Foundation leadership, college teams, and community partners to advance key initiatives, foster innovative partnerships, and enhance the Foundation's mission to create equitable educational opportunities.

The Development Officer Senior will:
•  Lead district-wide fundraising efforts to increase philanthropic support.
•  Cultivate and grow relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
•  Implement and oversee stewardship programs to engage and retain donors.
•  Collaborate with college leadership and community partners to drive impactful initiatives. The applicant will be a strategic, donor-focused professional passionate about the power of a community college education.

Essential Functions

25% - Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 prospects to develop and execute fundraising strategies leading to a gift solicitation:
•  Contribute to achieving revenue goals established by the Foundation in collaboration with the Resource Development Council.
•  Support fundraising campaigns, annual giving, special events, and initiatives.
•  Help develop long-term strategies for major gifts, planned giving, donor engagement, and stewardship.
•  Contribute to annual development planning and goal setting in partnership with Foundation leadership. 25% - Work closely with the District and college workforce development teams to develop philanthropic goals and secure revenue to support scholarships, certificate and degree programs, and capital support.
•  Cultivate businesses and vendors by giving priorities aligned to District and College workforce strategies for sponsorship and philanthropic support. 20% - Prepare, edit, and review proposals, reports, grant solicitations, and compliance working cross-functionally with Development & Marketing and Fiscal teams.
•  Steward partnerships with individuals, organizations, and companies based on their philanthropic interests and fundraising priorities. 15% - Utilize Foundation CRM, AI, technology platforms, and dashboards to effectively document, track, report, and increase philanthropic activities with prospects and donors.
•  Ensure appropriate stewardship through impact reporting, recognition, and engagement opportunities. Draft personalized proposals, acknowledgments, and donor communications. 10% - Engage with Foundation Board members and community leaders to develop partnerships to support fundraising goals.
•  Continue to build a culture of philanthropy by identifying ways for Board members, District, College, and Academic Leaders to engage with constituents, leading to new partnerships and revenue.
•  Represent the Foundation at college and community events. 5% - other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in marketing, communications, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field, and four (4) years of experience performing the full range of fundraising/development activities, such as providing program coordination and development support in the assigned development area.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

•  Four or more years of demonstrated success in personally implementing cultivation strategies that use a relationship-building and moves management approach, leading to successful major gift solicitations.
•  Four or more years of demonstrated experience working with business and industry to develop proposals and secure funding.
•  Four or more years of demonstrated experience collaborating with various stakeholders from various disciplines and departments to develop strategies, proposals, and development activities to generate revenue.
•  Three or more years with demonstrated success in fundraising campaigns for higher education.
•  Familiarity with fundraising software (e.g., Raiser's Edge or similar).

Special Working Conditions
•  Travel to various campus locations may be required.
•  Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; must meet district minimum standards regarding
driving:
•  May be required to work evenings and weekends.
•  Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
•  Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
•  Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment. How to Apply

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