Director, Development

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Director, Development

Job Description Summary:

The Director of Development supports the long-term success of the Austin Community College Foundation by cultivating and stewarding meaningful donor relationships. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Leadership Giving, this position manages a personal portfolio of prospects and donors while guiding strategic fundraising initiatives that align with the College’s mission and philanthropic priorities. The Director collaborates closely with Advancement staff, faculty, and Foundation Board members to drive donor engagement, campaign growth, and a culture of philanthropy.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate assigned staff in alignment with College policies and employment laws; recommend hiring and termination decisions.

• Actively cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100-150 annual and major gift donors and prospects to advance institutional priorities.

• Support the design and execution of donor strategies aligned with the College’s academic programs, scholarships, and community initiatives.

• Partner with faculty, staff, and Advancement leadership to develop compelling donor proposals, stewardship reports, and campaign communications.

• Assist in identifying and qualifying prospects,referring potential major donors to the Senior Director of Development, Leadership Giving for further cultivation.

• Collaborate with Annual Giving, Stewardship, and Marketing teams to deliver personalized and coordinated donor experiences.

• Participate in the design and execution of donor recognition events, giving days, and campaign launches.

• Ensure timely and accurate donor tracking, reporting, and call reports in the CRM system.

• Monitor key performance indicators including donor visits, solicitations, gifts secured, and pipeline progress.

• Represent ACC and the Foundation at community events, fundraisers, and donor meetings to cultivate relationships and enhance philanthropic visibility.

• Contribute to the development of campaign materials, special initiatives, and fundraising proposals that support the College’s priorities.

• Support evening and weekend events as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Advancement and Foundation goals.

Knowledge

• Fundraising strategies, relationship management, and donor stewa