The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Pierce College District, the Director for Donor & Alumni Relations will coordinate and implement a comprehensive donor cultivation, stewardship, communication, and recognition plan, and create and oversee all aspects of the Alumni Program. The Donor & Alumni Relations Director oversees the annual giving and alumni programs, and helps plan and execute foundation events. This position works closely with the Executive Director and foundation staff to cultivate donor relationships, event sponsorships, and initiates contacts and communications to secure potential new gifts. This position requires regular and consistent attendance.
About the District
Pierce College is a high-performing, mission-driven, data-informed, student-focused district committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For 55 years, Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. The district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award, given for measurable improvements in student outcomes.
Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning, certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution, employment and earnings rates after graduation, and access for and success of minority and low-income students. Pierce College District was named as a Top 10 finalist for the 2021 Aspen Prize and a Top 25 for 2023.
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom
Located on a beautiful 140-acre site adjacent to a 340-acre community, recreational park, and Waughop Lake. Want a feel for our District, take a peek with aerial campus views!
Pierce College at Puyallup
Located on an expansive site with 125-acres of wooded land including modern facilities and beautiful hideaways.
Pierce College at JBLM
Located at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military sites, serving many of our military and active duty families serving our country.
Our colleges enjoy a strong presence in the communities in which they serve and participate in numerous partnerships with business, community, government, and educational organizations.
Essential Functions
The Director for Donor & Alumni Relations will perform their duties while actively supporting Pierce College's integrated institutional values and core themes in the advancement of the Pierce College Foundation including, but not limited to:
Actively advance Pierce College's goals for equity and inclusion to provide access and support for our diverse community of learners.
Contribute to an engaged and supportive team with shared accountability for the equitable success of international students.
Participate in committees and task forces to ensure collaboration on reducing barriers and advancing equitable access, opportunity, and success.
The following represents a variety of the responsibilities assigned to the person in this position. The examples represent typical work but are not intended to be inclusive of all duties required for this position.
Strategic Planning:
Collaborate with the Executive Director on creating and implementing a long-term strategic work plan for the Foundation Department, including goals, data-driven performance measures, and board and volunteer engagement.
Lead planning and implementation efforts for alumni relations, annual giving, and special events.
Donor Relations & Fundraising:
Manage all aspects of annual giving: employee giving campaigns, direct mail appeals, special events, donor communications and calls to action.
Meet Pierce College Foundation's (PCF) short-term and long-range fundraising goals, such as increasing funds in scholarships, basic needs or general unrestricted funds.
Develop and coordinate PCF communications and engagement plan, including print, electronic media, web outreach, social media and events aimed at alumni and donors, in coordination with the MarCom team.
Create and coordinate donor relations touch points throughout the year.
Foundation Events:
Partner with District Event Manager and Executive Director to create, plan and organize Foundation events.
Initiate and coordinate the promotion of Foundation events, and secure Foundation event sponsorships.
Collaborate with College departments and advise on best practices and most effective way to work with the Foundation to fundraise for programs and activities.
Work with Fiscal Services office on any cash handling, fiscal processes needed for fundraising events.
Alumni Relations:
Oversee Distinguished Alumni and create robust Alumni Program.
Develop and coordinate alumni communications and engagement plan, including print, electronic media, web outreach, social media and events aimed at alumni, in partnership with the MarCom team.
Serve as the primary connection between alumni and the College, and collaborate with College department staff for interest-based alumni engagements.
Donor Stewardship:
Maintain ongoing relationships by initiating and responding to individual donors, corporations and businesses, Foundation trustees, Pierce College Administrators, community organizations and foundations.
Provide regular and consistent communication with donors, including impact reports on their gifts and updates about the College.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The qualified candidate will have 1 or more of the following experiences and/or education:
Required Education:
Bachelor degree or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.
Applicable Coursework include:
Outreach| Fundraising | Public Relations | or Related field
Education to Experience Equivalences:
Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years | Master’s = 5 years
Required Experience:
Five (5) years' experience of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques or experience with community organizing.
Experience establishing and maintaining complex electronic and/or manual file systems or database files.
Experience using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
Special Requirements:
The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in this position.
Required Competencies: Knowledge, skills, abilities, traits and characteristics:
Communications:
Communicates plans and activities in a manner that supports foundation strategies and accomplishment of mission and outcomes.
Ability to listen to others and find common agreement.
Highly skilled at writing and creating quality and effective communications with a wide array of constituents.
Establish Rapport:
Skillfully promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve common goals, foster mutual respect and contribution.
Attempt to resolve confrontations, disagreements, and complaints in a constructive manner.
Job Knowledge:
Adept at job-specific knowledge, which is necessary to provide the appropriate quantity and quality of work in a timely and efficient manner.
Problem Solving:
Ability to be a critical, creative and reflective think; to question, search for answers and meaning, and to evaluate ideas and information and develop ideas that lead to action.
Teamwork:
Skillfully promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve common goals, foster mutual respect and contribution; attempt to resolve confrontations, disagreements, and complaints in a constructive manner.
Equity, Engagement, Belonging:
Demonstrates a willingness to explore personal biases and contribute to creating an anti-racist institution.
Respects differences in the attitudes and perspectives of others.
Job Management:
Manages personal time and priorities to ensure assignments are completed in a timely and effective manner, while monitoring and providing support to help team members address priorities.
Maintains a positive, customer-service approach even under intense deadline pressure.
Wellness:
Is committed to taking care of self in order to remain vibrant and avoid burn out on the job.
Uses personal and vacation hours to rest and rejuvenate.
Mission Focused:
Always keeps the success of students front and center.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, applicants must
Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
Complete the online application profile and apply for the specific job opening at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr
Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. (Cover Letter)
Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.(Résumé)
Transcripts are not required in order to apply for this position; however, if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to bring copies of unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education and/or coursework.
Please note: Certain positions require specific levels of educational attainment such as a post-secondary degree, licensures or certifications. In order to evaluate applicant materials to determine if the minimum qualifications are met, information regarding your education and experience should be included in your application materials.
Applications without transcripts attached, may receive notification that their application materials are incomplete. If you receive a notice and information has been provided elsewhere in your applications materials, please disregard. (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required upon hire). (Transcripts)
Upload (attach) a list of at least three (3) professional references with names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. One of which must be your current or most recent supervisor. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted. (References)
Provide a response to the following question. (Supplemental Question)
How do you incorporate equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in your fundraising and community engagement efforts? Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words.
Please Note
To ensure consideration, application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your SCHOOLJOBS.COM account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an automated, incorrect delivery.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time administrative - exempt position. The anticipated start date for this position is November 1, 2024. The primary work location will be at Pierce College at Puyallup campus. Occasional travel to Pierce College campuses an/or other sites may occur. Standard work hours are between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, however, hours will vary with occasional evening and weekend hours required. This position may is eligible for 2 -3 days per week for telework. This position requires regular and consistent attendance.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $84,764.00 to $104,873.00 annually; new hires typically start at $88,296.00. Our paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our Benefits and Leave website at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr- benefits.
Physical Work Environment
This position is required to work indoors in an open office environment, which requires visual concentration on detail, dexterity, precision, and is subject to frequent noise and interruptions. This position operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position may be required to work outdoors during fundraising events.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
Screening & Interview Process:
Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.
Please note: This is a competitive selection process. Your application materials will be reviewed and evaluated based on the minimum qualifications listed for the position. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the District's needs will be eligible for further consideration.
Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
