Charitable Giving Officer

Posting Details

Application Instructions

Please read carefully before applying: You must provide all information requested on the application form (resumes will not be considered as a substitute for the application). Initial screening by Human Resources for minimum requirements is based on your APPLICATION ONLY (supporting documents will not be reviewed during initial screening). Incomplete applications will not be considered by hiring committees. You will have an opportunity to upload supporting documents for committee consideration during this online application process. COCC reserves the right to cancel or change recruitment postings based on organizational needs.



Position Information

Posting Number: 06002102 Position Title: Charitable Giving Officer Posting Date: 06/17/2022 Closing Date: 07/17/2022 Open Until Filled (notes): Length of Position: 12 months per year Anticipated Start Date:
September 2022 Position Type/Employee Class: Administrative FTE: 1.0 FTE Salary Level: Administrative Salary Level 26 Starting Pay Range $63,475 - $70,000 plus exceptional benefit package Hours per Week: 40 hr/wk Work Schedule: Typically 8:00am - 5:00pm Days of the Week: Typically Monday - Friday Job Summary/Purpose:
Reporting to the Executive Director of the COCC Foundation, the Charitable Giving Officer serves as a member of the Foundation team to help lead a comprehensive major gifts program. Responsible for planning and implementing efforts to steward existing major donors and cultivate new major and planned gift prospects, oversee major gifts, planned giving, and all stewardship programs affiliated donors and prospective donors. The Charitable Giving Officer is engaged in community events and meetings promoting institutional priorities, goals, and objectives.

Additional Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans·
• Tuition Waiver for degree-related and personal enrichment/development courses for Employees, Spouses, Domestic Partners, and children up to 25 years of age
• Generous monthly vacation and sick leave accruals
• 10 paid holidays a year, plus a paid full week off during Winter Break.
• Use of all College recreation facilities in Mazama Gym at no cost
• A staff wellness program that offers a variety of activities and health resources
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) eligibility
• 20% Discount at COCC Bookstore
• Engaging workplace culture with a mission to serve students and our community
• COCC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) Program

Terms of Employment:

• This is a 12-month exempt position at pay level 26 in the Administrative salary schedule.
• Requires flexible work schedule, which may include evenings and/or weekends as well as travel throughout the district.
• COCC is currently implementing a remote work policy/procedure so partial work from home arrangements may be possible for this position.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire.
• COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
• The College is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this position.
• Upon hire, must pass criminal and/or driving history; only information relevant to the position will be considered.
• Effective Monday, April 18, 2022, COCC implemented a COVID -19 vaccination requirement for all employees, including benefited employees, part-time faculty, and temporary workers such as irregular wage, work study and community education. Upon hire, new employees will receive an email with instructions outlining how to upload proof of full COVID -19 vaccination or request a medical or religious exception.

Essential Functions:
Community Outreach:

1. Plan and execute targeted events in support of major and planned giving program.
2. Build, promote and manage network of relationships with prospective donors. Serve as primary fundraiser to promote institutional priorities.
3. Cultivate and solicit gifts from alumni and friends and accompany others on cultivation and solicitation visits.
4. Create, manage, and distribute a suite of marketing material resources, both print and electronic, in support of the Foundation’s fundraising goals in major and planned giving.
   
   

Goal Setting and Strategic Planning:

1. Develop and manage a portfolio of prospective and current donors with measurable outcomes for activities monitoring progress toward the annual and multi-year major gift goals. Monitor development efforts related to donor stewardship, prospect development, and the solicitation strategy for planned and major giving efforts.
2. Assist with setting fundraising goals and development strategies to align with College and Foundation priorities, includes assisting with the development of a comprehensive annual major giving and planned giving action plan.
3. Continuously update the Foundation’s planned giving program using the existing Heritage Society (planned giving society) as the beacon of support.

Metrics and Analysis:

1. Continuously update and document all records in the database to assure proper recording and tracking of gifts and information. Produce reports from the donor database to guide future planning decisions, including the incorporation of moves management and other high-level functions.
2. Develop metrics and analysis to evaluate specific strategies for qualifying, cultivating and soliciting significant contributions in support of the College’s and Foundation’s mission and vision.
3. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform these essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

1. Knowledge of best practices in non-profit fundraising, major gifts cultivation and solicitation, and corporate and foundation relations.
2. Possess skills in influencing and collaboration.
3. Possess effective oral, written, and presentation skills.
4. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully by phone or in person with a wide variety of constituents.
5. Ability to present to and work effectively with, a variety of people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
6. Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
7. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
8. Ability to demonstrate creativity and initiative.
9. Ability to build and maintain relationships both externally and internally.
10. Ability to lead and to successfully manage multiple projects with various timelines.
11. Ability to carry out assignments through to completion with minimal supervision.
12. Ability to use modern office equipment, Microsoft office suite, and database systems.
13. Ability to actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives.
14. Ability to travel regionally and nationally.
15. Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Physical Demands and Other Ergonomic Requirements:
Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. Requires near visual acuity to write, read written materials and computer screens, and sufficient hearing and speech ability for telephonic or in person conversations. A certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties occasional lifting up to 25-lbs. Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel locally, regionally, and nationally is necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities.
All individuals are required to be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting. Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or related field.
2. Five years of professional level experience in high-level fundraising, planned gift management, and/or nonprofit development with a demonstrated track record of soliciting, closing and stewarding major gifts.
   
   

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to supplemental questions presented during the application process.
All employees are required to successfully complete and pass a background screen, which includes a criminal history check.

Licenses:

• Valid state Class “C” driver’s license, or the ability to obtain an Oregon Driver’s license within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge, or other CRM system.
2. Experience working in major and/or planned gift fundraising in a higher education setting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Finalists selected to interview may be required to provide a candidate presentation to the College campus community or complete a skills demonstration.

Note that you will be required to upload/create the required documents indicated in this posting at the time you apply. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to upload all required documents, including transcript(s). If you have questions please contact Human Resources at 541-383-7216. Is a Criminal History Check required? Yes Is a Credit History Check Required? No Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Choose your highest level of education:
   • No High School Diploma or GED
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree in Progress
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree in Progress
   • Masters Degree
   • Ph.D. in Progress
   • Ph.D.
   • J.D.
   • M.D.
   • Other Doctorate Level Degree
2. * Please describe how you meet the five (5) years of professional level experience in high-level fundraising, planned gift management, and/or nonprofit development with a demonstrated track record of soliciting, closing and stewarding major gifts.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * While this is just a preference for this position please describe your proficiency with Raiser's Edge or other CRM systems.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * While this is just a preference for this position please describe experience working in major and/or planned gift fundraising in a higher education setting.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications, but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. There may be other requirements where an equivalency is acceptable. Please be aware that applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements and do not provide an equivalency statement will not be selected for an interview. Your statement should make clear the requirement you are addressing. Example: The position requires a Master’s degree. You have a Bachelor’s degree and work experience when combined you feel is equivalent to the degree requirement. Please make clear why you feel it is equivalent.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * The College is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this position. Are you, or will you be eligible to work in the US by the start date of the position?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you a U.S. military veteran? COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans' preference in this recruitment process, you must upload your DD214 and 215 (215 if applicable) or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the document(s) in the next step of this application process.
   • Yes, I am a veteran
   • No, I am not a veteran
9. If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 (if applicable) form(s) as proof of veteran status, please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirements/preferences of this position.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
10. * Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you, you will receive an email from COCC / HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCC’s criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual, Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College:
    • Yes, I will provide my consent when requested
    • No, I will not provide my consent when requested

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. College Transcript 1 (unofficial)

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 3
2. US Military DD 214