Summary
Description
JOB TITLE
CEO Pueblo Community College Foundation
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate selected will be someone who embodies Pueblo Community College Foundation’s (PCCF) core values, and who believes fully in our mission and vision.
The ideal candidate must be a proven nonprofit administrator who can provide actual samples of successful financial and human resource campaigns.
The successful candidate must possess a purposeful mindset with superb attention to detail.
The successful candidate must possess superior communication skills with an ability to write and speak persuasively about the role of philanthropy and must provide a record of his/her abilities to collaborate constructively with other members of nonprofit organizations, donors, sponsors, and community constituents.
The successful candidate must possess the ability to think on his/her feet and the ability to make sound judgements under pressure.
Preference will be given to the candidate who has an association with an institution of higher education and/or top-tier professional employment with a multi-million-dollar nonprofit organization.
EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from and Accredited Institution of Higher Education with a degree emphasis in business and/or nonprofit management.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in nonprofit management/leadership and proven successes with major development campaigns, volunteer development and administrative operations.
- Nonprofit Management Training including fiscal management, human resources, and fund development.
Preferred
- Experience with the nonprofit organization environment.
- Proven ability to manage an organization’s resources and talents.
- Willingness to think about and solve problems.
- Good judgement
- Professionalism
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy.
- A finely-honed attention to detail
- Deductive logic and clear thinking
- Interaction with differing constituencies and a strong customer service focus
- Discretion with confidential information.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher.
BENEFITS
PCCF values its employees’ time and efforts. They are committed to finding the best possible candidate by offering competitive pay and an extensive benefit package that includes:
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401K Retirement Matching
- Paid holidays
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid winter break office closure
- Professional development opportunities
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
PCCF is committed to maintaining the best possible environment for our employees where people can show up as their authentic selves and grow with the Foundation. PCCF is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace. PCCF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT THE PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
The Pueblo Community College Foundation (PCCF) is a separate 501C3 nonprofit organization created to support Pueblo Community College.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Pueblo Community College Foundation will provide awareness and funding to support the advancement of student scholarship opportunities and programs of academic excellence at Pueblo Community College.
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
Since its inception in 1981 the Foundation has raised over $50 million to support the college and its students. The Foundation works to provide the funding for scholarships for PCC students and additional funding needed to advance programs of academic excellence at Pueblo Community College.
- The foundation awarded its first scholarships totaling $12,000 in 1988.
- In 2014 the Foundation awarded $245,000 in scholarship awards.
- Today the Foundation awards over $850,000 in scholarship awards annually.
- During the last three academic years, the Foundation worked in tandem with the college to raise $8.3 million for the renovation of the Nursing and Allied Health Teaching and Learning Center located on the St. Mary Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo.
- The year prior to that, the Foundation facilitated a $1 million donation that was designated to renovate the Science and Nursing labs on the Fremont Campus.
In 2014 the Foundation had assets totaling $4 Million
Today the Foundation has assets totaling over $23 Million.
The Foundation’s Asset Allocation is 90% Restricted and10% Unrestricted.
GOVERANCE
PCCF is governed by volunteer leadership and is managed by a professional staff of three (CEO, Director of Scholarship Advancement and Administrative Assistant) with professional assistance from two financial consultants. In addition to this “staffing” the Foundation collaborates with volunteers to assist with the oversight of its investments, program development and scholarship coordination.
PCCF has an official Memorandum of Understanding with PCC allowing for the use of the college’s logo, graphic assistance, and some operational support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Reporting to the Volunteer Leadership Team, the CEO is the key management position for the Pueblo Community College Foundation (PCCF) and is responsible for overseeing the adherence to the organization’s mission and financial objectives along with being responsible for:
- Management of the Pueblo-based office and organization’s staffing.
- Development and implementation of past, present and new funding sources designed to support the Foundation’s robust scholarship program and to enhance programs of academic excellence at Pueblo Community College.
- Oversight of the organization’s assets including financial and real estate holdings
- Development of a local, state, and national volunteer base designed to enhance the organization’s operation and college outreach.
- Planning and implementation of the organization’s marketing as it pertains to the overall traditional and social messaging and campaigns designed to support specific funding opportunities.
The CEO will work closely with the PCC Leadership Team (President and College Administration) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Foundation.
GOVERNANCE
- Responsible for leading PCCF in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Volunteer Leadership, seeking their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and increasing the overall visibility of the Foundation throughout southern Colorado and within the State of Colorado.
- Responsible for communicating effectively with the Volunteer Leadership and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for that Leadership to function properly and to make informed decisions. Works with the Volunteer Leadership and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.
- Jointly, with the president and secretary of the Volunteer Leadership team, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with all officers to execute legal documents.
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
- Provide strategic vision via leadership and policy guidance for all areas of development in a manner consistent with the mission of the Foundation.
- Responsible for long-range strategies that ensure that PCCF maintains its mission and core values.
- Lends support to PCCF Volunteer Leadership in its fiduciary responsibility of overseeing the fiscal integrity of the organization; including the submission of an annual budget and monthly financial statements, both of which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
- Serves as the lead spokesperson for the organization.
OPERATIONS
- Responsible for the fiscal management that anticipates operating within the approved budget, as well as ensure maximum resource utilization and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
- Supervises the Foundation’s financial consultants/personnel and is responsible for signing all notes, agreements and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
- Oversight of internal controls and processes to ensure the accuracy of financial information and efficiencies in administrative systems. Oversight of financial consultants and external auditor in preparation of audit schedules and tax return preparation. Maintains official records and documents and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Coordinates Office Management and daily operations.
- Responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff, consultants, and volunteers. Ensures that job descriptions are developed, regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.
- Oversees updating of Personnel Handbook and policies of employment.
- Supervises the Administrative Assistant to ensure the proper management of the PCCF donor database, including confidentiality, accuracy, and timely entry of donor records. In addition, works with the AA to ensure that there is timely and accurate acknowledgement of donor gifts, concerns, and requests.
- Present to the foundation’s volunteer leadership and college administration a complete and comprehensive report at the close of each academic year or at any time upon request.
- Ultimate responsibility for the success of the foundation and any campaigns.
- Accepts and executes other duties as suggested/requested by the volunteer leadership/college.
DEVELOPMENT
- Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support the foundation’s mission, setting the pace and leadership for the cultivation and solicitation of donors through the development of campaigns that fully maximize fundraising processes and the efforts of PCCF including any capital and specialty campaigns on behalf of the college.
- Communicates, explains, and interprets the strategic vision both in and out of office especially regarding capital campaigns and general fundraising.
- Actively and aggressively pursues external financial support through capital, annual, planned, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and specialty campaigns.
- Gives broad leadership to the development of innovative approaches and strategies to secure financial support.
- Collaborates to launch new fundraising efforts, involving outside leadership as appropriate.
- Motivates involvement among members of the Foundation team (staff and volunteer) to secure individual, corporate and foundation support.
- Recruits, trains, and encourages volunteer leadership in fundraising and visibility efforts.
- Evaluates the giving capacity and interest of appropriate individuals and groups.
- Develop and implement planned giving programs in tandem with volunteer leadership and college personnel.
- Oversees the coordination of and the assessment of annual and special fundraising events.
- Dedicates considerable time and attention to external constituents which will directly enhance fundraising efforts on behalf of the foundation and the college.
- Provide prospective donors with information and assistance in making gifts.
- Maintains the lead role in gift solicitation. Communicates the foundation’s mission and plans to donors and prospective donors. Develops and sustains individual, corporate, community and foundation relations. Builds and maintains ongoing relationships with manor donors and works firsthand to cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership donations.
- Prepares the foundation’s annual development plan and revenue forecasts in cooperation with staff for Volunteer Leadership presentation and adoption. Monitors and reports on performance against plan and budget.
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
- Fosters a greater public understanding of, and appreciation for, the foundation and its role within the college; our histories, our missions, the college’s programs of academic excellence and all parties involved (foundation, college, students/scholars) in order to secure strong community and financial support for the foundation’s annual operations, capital and endowment growth
- Builds the same understanding and appreciation among the foundation team members to achieve and project unity in supporting the vision and mission of both the foundation and the college.
- Responsible for the enhancement of the foundation’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations. Works closely, as well, with the PCC president and other senior staff in the identification and development of fundraising initiative and new program developments. Serves as the foundation’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the public.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with other foundations of two and four-year institutions of higher learning and utilizes those relationships to strategically enhance the foundation’s mission.
- Works closely with college alumni to foster involvement and support among graduates and constituents of the college.
STUDENT SUCCESS
- Works to continually increase funding for the Foundation’s student scholarship program and enhances existing programs and develops innovative programs to assist with student health and human needs.
- Builds relationships with PCC’s offices of student recruitment and retention to advance the Foundation’s scholarship program.
- Builds relationships with PCC’s student clubs and organizations to allow PCCF student scholars volunteer opportunities.
- Works closely with the Office of Student Success to continue the nonprofit oversight of the PCC Panther Student Panties and works together to foster greater community involvement with this valuable student resource.
- Acts as the lead donor for the annual PCC Thanksgiving Basket Give Away by engaging community members, business, and organizations to participate in the donation campaign.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 31, 2024
To apply for this position please submit a compelling cover letter, a professional resume and three (3) professional references to:
Martha Simmons
CEO
Pueblo Community College Foundation
900 W. Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
or emailed to
Martha.simmons@pueblocc.edu
The filing of an application with the Pueblo Community College Foundation is a preliminary step to employment. It does not oblige PCCF to offer employment, or the applicant to accept employment. An offer of employment, if made, is for employment at will and is not to be construed as a guarantee of continued employment. The first 90 days of employment is considered an introductory (“probationary”) period during which an employee may resign or be released without a stated reason and without regard to any progressive disciplinary steps. However, PCCF reserves the right to terminate the employment of any employee at any time. Any employee also has the right to terminate his or her employment with PCCF at any time.
BACKGROUND CHECK
PCCF will coordinate a thorough background check on those applicants making it to the final round of interview. This background check will include information from the Colorado (other state) Bureau of Investigation, professional and personal reference checks, and educational transcript requests.
