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Director of Major Gifts

Employer
Portland Community College
Location
Oregon, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 25, 2023
Director of Major Gifts

Requisition ID
req1621

Department
College Development

Campus
SY-Sylvania Campus

Employment Type
Administrative-Full Time

Best Consideration Date
2/17/2023

Position Summary

Under the direction of management, the Director of Major Gifts develops, plans, implements, and evaluates aspects of fundraising, including principal gifts, major gifts, planned gifts, corporate and foundation relations, volunteer management, and Board activity. The position works closely with the College leadership and Foundation Board to identify and develop funding priorities and establish annual targets and metrics to ensure strategic goals are met and successful fundraising campaigns achieved. The incumbent actively manages a major and principal gift portfolio and implements strategic direction to ensure goals are met. Additionally, the Director of Major gifts participates on the Foundation leadership team to advance the Foundation's strategic plan and vision. The position supervises administrative services professionals, technical/support and/or classified staff.

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/donorengagementmanager/

Candidate Profile

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
  • Demonstrated skill in frontline fundraising and moves management with the ability to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects ($25,000+).
  • Collaborative team leader who leverages staff capabilities and strengths to advance major gift work with individuals, corporations and foundations.
  • Provides integral support and oversight in the creation of the Foundation’s strategic philanthropic framework and development of fundraising priorities, working closely with Foundation Board of Directors and College leadership.
  • Ability to collaborate with external and internal partners, including staff, from diverse communities with respect and attention to belonging, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Together with the Foundation Management Team, advances operational growth and success, with a focus on professional development and team culture.
Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Education, Communications or related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience related to fundraising, building donor relations, and campaign planning, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in any field AND seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience related to fundraising, building donor relations, and campaign planning, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
  • OR nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience related to fundraising, building donor relations, and campaign planning, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Position Grade
L

Starting Salary Expectations
Minimum $82,293 to range midpoint of $100,808. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Position Grade Salary Range
$82293 to $119325 Annual Salary

FTE
1

PCC Benefits

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. After one year of management or confidential service, PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management and confidential personnel. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement. Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
- 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
- 1 day of sick leave per month
- 11 holidays
- 3 additional personal leave days per year

View a complete list of PCC benefits .

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Work environment includes frequent disruptions and changes in priorities. Work is generally performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Working hours may vary and some evening or weekend work is required. In-district travel to other locations is required and possession of a current driver’s license. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Background Check Required
Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
  • Veterans: DD214
  • Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA
Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

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