Donor Relations Officer

Application Process

All applicants are required to submit the following materials:

1. Résumé

2. Two Writing Samples (The samples must have been written within the last 12 months, and they must be dated. If you do not have any within that time period, we suggest you write them.)

3. College Transcripts (if applicable)

Incomplete application materials and those that do not follow these directions will not be considered.

Interview Process

The interview process for this position will consist of three phases. Applicants who complete the application process and meet the position minimum requirements will be invited to interview in phase 1. Candidates will be notified of their status after each phase to confirm if they are moving forward in the selection process.

• Phase 1: 30-minute interview with the search committee
• Phase 2: 30-minute interview with the search committee (different questions will be asked), 30-minute written exercise; 30-minute presentation with the Office of College Advancement team
• Phase 3: 30-minute interview with the vice president of college advancement (this phase will occur if you do not engage with the vice president of college advancement in phase 1 or 2; if you do engage with the vice president of college advancement in phase 1 or 2, phase 3 will not be necessary)

This position will be open until filled.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding gifts of $10,000 and above from individual and organizational donors to support the HACC Foundation, HACC and its students.

Please note that this position requires individuals to work remotely, on any of HACC’s five campuses and in the communities we serve. Please note that this requirement is subject to change.

All applicants are required to submit the following materials:
1. Cover Letter (The cover letter must be typed and must address each of the following questions: (a) Please describe your ability and experience in meeting fundraising goals.
(b) Please describe your ability and experience with providing exceptional customer service through written and verbal communications.
(c) Please describe your ability and experience in leading meetings, serving on committees and contributing to strategic goals. The questions must be bolded, and the responses must be provided below each question.)
2. Three Writing Samples (The samples must have been written within the last 12 months, and they must be dated. If you do not have any within that time period, we suggest you write them.)
3. Résumé
4. College Transcripts (if applicable)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience. Or, a combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing Requirements:

Hiring Range: $49,508-$63,123

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Specific Task List:

• Meets and/or exceeds metrics for monthly qualification attempts, meetings and dollars raised, including developing and making major gift proposals, solicitations and/or asks annually. - (Essential)
• Prepares major gifts for solicitation. - (Essential)
• Develops, coordinates and implements fundraising strategies (including individual and organizational prospect strategies) to ensure that fundraising requirements are met; works in collaboration with the director and vice president of college advancement. - (Essential)
• Provides philanthropy updates by submitting timely call reports and other reports. - (Essential)
• Attends monthly development, department and division meetings. - (Essential)
• Serves on committees and task forces. - (Essential)
• Performs other duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Full Time 12 Month

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Diversity Statement: As an institution of higher education, HACC recognizes its responsibility to maintain an environment that affirms the diversity of people and ideas.

HACC embraces, supports, and actively pursues a policy of inclusiveness that reflects and appreciates the diversity of the community it serves and the world in which we live.

The Board of Trustees and the President lead HACC’s commitment to open access to education, diversity, cultural sensitivity, and equal opportunity in employment. This commitment serves to promote a college-wide environment of collegiality, inclusiveness, respect, and cultural competence.

Our Core Values:





Excellence

• We set high goals and achieve them.
• We consistently perform above our own and others’ expectations.
• We provide exceptional service to all.

Innovation

• We challenge the status quo.
• We continually strive to develop new and creative approaches to the education and training needs of our communities.

Inclusivity

• We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and empathy in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We create a learning environment that appreciates diversity.
• We respect the shared governance decision-making process.

Integrity

• We behave in a manner consistent with our core values.
• We are honest, open and truthful in our statements and actions.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communication.

Advertised: Feb 23, 2022 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: