Virginia's Community College System
Director of Annual Giving
🇺🇸 Henrico, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $90K - $95K
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ September 11th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is hiring a Director of Annual Giving. The Director will lead the college's daily development efforts, manage the annual fund, scholarship program, grant proposals, donor communications, and alumni outreach. The role also involves maintaining mid-level donor relationships and supervising key advancement staff.
Highlights
- Lead and manage annual fund, scholarship program, and advancement activities
- Prepare and report on corporate and foundation grant proposals
- Manage donor communications and advance alumni relations
- Maintain portfolio of mid-level donors to support long-term giving
- Supervise Scholarship Coordinator and Manager of Advancement Services
- Proficient in fundraising software and donor/prospect databases
- Require skills in budget development, volunteer management, and effective communication
- Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience
- Requires considerable professional fundraising experience and knowledge of fundraising ethics
- Support provided for health benefits, retirement, paid leave, FSAs, EAP, and professional development
Director of Annual Giving Full Description
Director of Annual Giving
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is open until filled. Resume review will begin 9/19/2025.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Director of Annual Giving
Role Title | Media Manager II
Role Code | 29076-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 05
Position Number | 283R0368
Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location | Henrico - 087
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with experience, $90,000 - $95,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | As assigned by supervisor.
Sensitive Position | Yes
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Reynolds Community College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to lead and manage the college’s day-to-day development activities. This role is responsible for directing the annual fund, overseeing the scholarship program, preparing and reporting on corporate and foundation grant proposals, managing donor communications, and advancing alumni outreach.
The Director also maintains a portfolio of mid-level donors to strengthen relationships and support long-term giving. This position provides direct supervision to the Scholarship Coordinator and the Manager of Advancement Services and reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Total Rewards That Reflect Your Value
Reynolds offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, flexibility, growth, and long-term success: Health Benefits: Competitive state health coverage options, including dental, vision, hearing, and premium rewards Retirement: Membership in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), plus voluntary supplemental retirement options with employer contributions Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, including sick leave, personal leave, holidays, and paid parental leave Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for medical and dependent care with pre-tax dollars Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support including legal, financial counseling, and up to four no-cost therapy visits per incident Professional Development: Tuition assistance, internal leadership programs, and advancement opportunities
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
• Considerable knowledge of fundraising best practices as well as donor and fundraiser codes of ethics.• Demonstrated skill in fostering relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community organization donors and prospects.• Demonstrated ability to supervise professional and office support staff and direct day-to-day work activities.• Demonstrated skill in budget development and management.• Demonstrated skill in volunteer management.• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people and handle multiple tasks with a high degree of professionalism.• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with a variety of constituencies including community partners, students, faculty, administrators, and staff.• Proficiency in using current fundraising software programs, including donor and prospect databases.
Additional Considerations | Considerable experience in professional fundraising.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel between campuses as needed.
Role Title | Media Manager II
Role Code | 29076-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 05
Position Number | 283R0368
Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location | Henrico - 087
Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with experience, $90,000 - $95,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
Work Schedule | As assigned by supervisor.
Sensitive Position | Yes
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
Reynolds Community College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to lead and manage the college’s day-to-day development activities. This role is responsible for directing the annual fund, overseeing the scholarship program, preparing and reporting on corporate and foundation grant proposals, managing donor communications, and advancing alumni outreach.
The Director also maintains a portfolio of mid-level donors to strengthen relationships and support long-term giving. This position provides direct supervision to the Scholarship Coordinator and the Manager of Advancement Services and reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Total Rewards That Reflect Your Value
Reynolds offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, flexibility, growth, and long-term success: Health Benefits: Competitive state health coverage options, including dental, vision, hearing, and premium rewards Retirement: Membership in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), plus voluntary supplemental retirement options with employer contributions Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, including sick leave, personal leave, holidays, and paid parental leave Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for medical and dependent care with pre-tax dollars Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support including legal, financial counseling, and up to four no-cost therapy visits per incident Professional Development: Tuition assistance, internal leadership programs, and advancement opportunities
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
• Considerable knowledge of fundraising best practices as well as donor and fundraiser codes of ethics.• Demonstrated skill in fostering relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community organization donors and prospects.• Demonstrated ability to supervise professional and office support staff and direct day-to-day work activities.• Demonstrated skill in budget development and management.• Demonstrated skill in volunteer management.• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people and handle multiple tasks with a high degree of professionalism.• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with a variety of constituencies including community partners, students, faculty, administrators, and staff.• Proficiency in using current fundraising software programs, including donor and prospect databases.
Additional Considerations | Considerable experience in professional fundraising.
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4000P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/10/2025
Job Close Date | 09/23/2025
Open Until Filled | Yes
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is open until filled. Resume review will begin 9/19/2025.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88726
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 09/10/2025
Job Close Date | 09/23/2025
Open Until Filled | Yes
Agency Website | www.reynolds.edu
Contact Name |
Email |
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is open until filled. Resume review will begin 9/19/2025.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88726
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have professional experience in development and fundraising for non-profit organizations ?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience in budget preparation and management?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have community volunteer experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you ever been employed full-time or part-time by Reynolds Community College or any institution within the Virginia Community College System (VCCS)? If yes, please specify the institution, your position title, and dates of employment:
(Open Ended Question) - * Will you require sponsorship to accept employment?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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