Mountain Gateway Community College is hiring an Executive Director of MGCC Educational Foundation. This role leads efforts to increase external funding from public and private sources to support the college's programs and capital needs. The Executive Director advises the President on fundraising strategy, manages relationships with donors, corporations, and foundations, and oversees all foundation operations and compliance.
Highlights
Lead the MGCC Educational Foundation to increase external fundraising and resource development.
Ensure legal compliance for 501(c)(3) governance and coordinate the Foundation Board of Directors.
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans aligned with college strategic goals.
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 | Executive Director of MGCC Educational Foundation Role Title | Gen Admin Manager I Role Code | 19223-SW FLSA | Exempt Pay Band | 05 Position Number | 287R0062 Agency | Mountain Gateway Community College Division | Mountain Gateway Community College (Div) Work Location | Alleghany - 005 Hiring Range | $58,000 to $80,000 (depends upon education and experience) Emergency/Essential Personnel | Yes 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 | Monday through Thursday 8 am to 5 pm and Friday 8 am to 3:30 pm Sensitive Position | Yes Job Description | Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies.
The Executive Director of the College Educational Foundation is the chief advancement officer for the College and in this role provides leadership for increasing the level of external resources from public and private sources to support the programmatic and capital needs and aspirations of the College. This position advises the President on all matters pertaining to the college’s fundraising strategy and is also responsible for providing visionary leadership in building, maintaining, and strengthening relationships between and among the College’s internal departments/divisions and critical funding sources including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
The following duties include: Provide overall vision and strategic direction for the Educational Foundation to increase the level of external resources from public and private sources to support the programmatic and capital needs of the College. Ensure compliance with all laws concerning the governance of an independent 501.c.3 and rigid adherence to the memorandum of understanding between the College and the College Foundation; provide leadership, oversight, and coordination to the Foundation Board of Directors. Provide strategic leadership for the College’s/ Foundation’s fundraising activities; including, but not limited to, research, data, campaign efforts, advancement communications, all manner of solicitation, annual funds, planned giving programs, and fundraising events. Create and execute a fundraising plan with clearly defined goals, timeframes, and metrics based on the College’s strategic plan. Meet and exceed annual fundraising goals as defined by the College’s President and Educational Foundation. Identify key prospects, conceptualize, prioritize and plan initiatives to cultivate prospective donors. Actively maintain donor information on the Foundation database. Develop and maintain the Foundation’s planned giving program. Oversee the College’s public and private grant programs, as well as grant stewardship and grant compliance. Develop relationships and establish funding opportunities through private/corporate sector initiatives. Oversee the development of strategies and initiatives for all alumni relations activities and related programs. Provide leadership for the MGCC Educational Foundation through advising the board and the board president and implementing the board’s decisions and the adopted policies. Provide leadership for the staff through collaboration with all college departments and the deployment of staff and budget resources. Coordinate the work of the Educational Foundation Board of Directors and its committees. Provide direct support to the MGCC President. Prepare a variety of written reports including foundation reports, letters, brochures, grant applications, and other documents. Develop and manage the College Foundation budgets. Provide leadership for stewardship of Educational Foundation funds through sound fiscal management policies, procedures, and strategies. Monitor all Educational Foundation processes, data, records, and systems for efficiency and accuracy. Administers all gifts with the donors’ intent, investment policies, scholarship criteria, foundation by-laws, audit requirements, tax requirements, state requirements for charitable organizations, and college policies.
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 | Ability to be a thinker and doer Proven success in fundraising with individuals, alumni, foundations, and corporations Knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting principles Superior communication skills Exceptional interpersonal and relationship aptitude Ability to move with ease among donors at all levels Able to work flexible hours including occasional early mornings, evenings and/or weekends, as needed Bachelor’s degree required At least three (3) years of successful professional fundraising and/or volunteer and community engagement and/or development experience Supervisory and budget management experience Additional Considerations | CFRE certification preferred Master’s degree preferred Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes Supervises Employees | Yes Required Travel | some travel is required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_3965P Recruitment Type | General Public - G Number of Vacancies | 1 Position End Date (if temporary) | Job Open Date | 08/22/2025 Job Close Date | 09/04/2025 Open Until Filled | Agency Website | www.mgcc.edu/jobs Contact Name | Email | Phone Number | Special Instructions to Applicants | 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 contingent upon available funding. 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/88158
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