Primary Purpose:

The Office of College Advancement & COCC Foundation is recruiting for a frontline fundraiser who will advance strong philanthropic relationships and fundraising outcomes around the COCC Madras campus expansion campaign. This role will collaborate with other college advancement employees to plan and implement solicitation strategies, support events and outreach, and other activities to generate interest and drive philanthropic investment into the expansion of advancement and foundation initiatives. Initial focus will be on the Growing Together campaign.

This position will be required to work at least 16-20 hours/week on the COCC Madras campus, and the remainder of the work week may be worked remotely in Central Oregon.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize fund development and set team fundraising goals for the Madras campus expansion campaign.
• Develop and maintain strong identification, qualification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship approaches for Madras campus expansion campaign.
• Attend and assist with development-related events primarily in and around Jefferson County, but at times in other areas of the COCC District.
• Plan, organize and conduct face-to-face visits, community presentations.
• Coordinate external relationship management with donors/prospects in Jefferson County.
• Positively represent COCC in public and professional ways.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities 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.

• Ability to create and collaborate within an equitable and inclusive team environment and to communicate effectively within the context of diverse behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to articulate the importance of education and the power of philanthropy in writing, one-on-one, and in group settings.
• Ability to interact professionally with board members and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and respectful environment.
• Ability to remain current in the non-profit fundraising field and identify trends, challenges, opportunities, solutions, and strategies that benefit the Foundation and the College.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, both internal and external to the organization and at every level, including a commitment to forming connections with constituents that are collaborative and multi-faceted.
• Ability to make strategic decisions in alignment with COCC Foundation goals that are informed, ethical, and have a positive impact.
• Self-motivated and organized, requiring little guidance to tackle projects, tasks, and priorities, including the ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology, including experience using Microsoft Office.
• Experience with donor databases, preferably Blackbaud/Raisers Edge.
• Demonstrate reliable, regular, and predictable work attendance.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, communication, or related field.

Experience:

• Three years of relevant fundraising experience, including proven success in working with high net-worth donors and securing large private gifts and grants.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in business, education, communication, or related field.
• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE )

Experience:

• Experience in higher education preferred, mainly fundraising for a large, public institution or comparably complex organization with multiple stakeholders.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5719142

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.