Priority Consideration Date: January 28, 2024

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few.

Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Position Summary
The Director of Philanthropy works closely with the Executive Director of the Tacoma Community College Foundation (TCCF), to plan and execute resource development strategies for building and stewarding donors’ gifts in all areas of fundraising.

Primary focus will be working with volunteers and appropriate stakeholders to help design, plan, and implement activities and events to fulfill the TCCF mission and meet its annual and long-term fundraising objectives.Fundraising:

• Work closely with the Executive Director and manage the Annual Fundraising program, including coordination and implementation of activities for annual, major, planned gift, and specific campaigns.
• Meet TCCF’s short-term and long-range fundraising goals, such as increasing funds in scholarships, basic needs or general unrestricted funds.
• Develop and facilitate relationships with those who have the capacity to make gifts by using the fundraising cycle: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective donors.
• Create and execute additional fundraising programs and/or initiatives to support TCCF’s goals.

Relationship Building:

• Develop strategic alliances with volunteers, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with other community organizations to support TCC efforts.
• Increase visibility of TCC and TCCF programs, services, activities and events, and maintain good public relations with donor and prospective donors.

Management:

• Provide guidance, mentorship and strategic support to staff to strengthen relationships between TCCF and donors, volunteers, students, TCC staff/faculty and community.
• May manage Foundation team members at a later date when appropriate.

Events:

• Plan and organize TCCF events including the Reach Higher fundraising event, Scholarship Recognition luncheon, Holiday Luncheon, and other Foundation aligned events.

Operations:

• Manage fundraising expenses related to donor solicitations.
• Manage stewardship efforts and record keeping for donors, assuring proper categorization of gifts, timely and appropriate written acknowledgments, and accurate donor recognition.
• Maintain current, accurate and comprehensive records and provide regular updates on all activities and expenses.

Communications:

• Work with Executive Director, Marketing, and other appropriate individuals and departments to create materials and plans in order to executive diverse revenue streams, such as direct mail appeals, alumni association, events. May include social media and website coordination.

• Maintain strong communications to all TCCF stakeholders, ensuring that all have a clear sense of the purpose and goal of TCC, including e-newsletters.
• Make public presentations and establish contacts with appropriate media sources as needed, directed, or required.

General Duties:

• Adhere to administrative systems already in place.
• Institute systems to support activities as required or assigned.
• Manage administrative and operational processes as they relate to development efforts.
• Control fundraising expenses related to donor solicitations.
• Make critical decisions and solve problems within scope of authority of the position in a timely manner.
• Utilize existing technology and donor information systems appropriately and effectively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated knowledge of fundraising strategies, principles and techniques.
• Successful track record and experience in retaining, growing and acquiring fundraising support, including individual, foundation, corporate, grants, and sponsorships.
• Experience in maintaining positive on-going relationships between volunteers, community organizations, or businesses and colleagues.
• Successful management of team and employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience accessing and utilizing donor databases, such a Raisers Edge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and/or certification indicating special expertise in facilitating philanthropic gifts, such as CFRE and/or CAP.
• Experience in community college, higher education or complex institution/sector such as healthcare.
• Active volunteer and/or community leadership.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check
• Dependable transportation.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds. Some events may require the ability to set-up and/or tear down commercial displays, computer equipment, and to lift or move items such as tables, chairs, decorative arrangements, and rolling display cases.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice.
• Frequent local travel expected.

The Successful Candidate will Demonstrate:

• Tactfulness, flexibility, and creativity are essential in working with diverse population groups.
• Knowledge of community to include prospects, service organizations, community leaders, city governments, school districts, community groups and geographic area
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, alumni, donors, and prospects
• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to speak in public, with students, community members, industry professionals, faculty and colleagues
• Working successfully with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Exhibit strong leadership skills to include getting and giving information, setting proper example, problem solving, evaluation, managing resources, decision making, etc.
• Effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Work effectively and productively with others; and be able to work independently in a team environment
• Meet meeting and travel requirements of the position
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to ethical fundraising practices
• Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to IRS regulations pertaining to solicitation, receipt, disbursement and acknowledgment of philanthropic gifts
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the TCCF mission, diversity and learning-centered climate.
• Must have an understanding and appreciation of equity and a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and respectful working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must maintain a high standard of conduct and ethical behavior

The successful candidate will also possess and demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Authentic
• Charismatic
• Values and respects input and differences of opinion
• Professional integrity
• High vitality and energy
• Passion and enthusiasm for TCCF’s mission
• Inspired by service, not by power
• Self-starter
• Multi-cultural competency
• Strong professional presence in groups
• High emotional intelligence
• Politically astute/savvy
• Desire to deliver exponential revenue growth
• Good sense of humor
• Humble and also appropriately assertive
• Strategic with follow-through
• Share credit for achievements with the internal team and external volunteers.
• Expert social and interpersonal skills
• Understanding and strategic use of social media and communications technologies
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• Chooses, develops, deploys, and rewards staff members effectively

Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College application
2. Resume and cover letter. In your cover letter indicate how your background and experience meets the qualifications for this position.
3. UNOFFICIAL Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).
4. Diversity Statement: Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multicultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness, and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment.

Terms of Employment
This is a full-time professional position contracted on an annual basis. The salary for this position is $90,000-$105,000 annually. Possibility for hybrid work (on-campus and remote) schedule to be approved by supervisor. Occasional evenings night, or weekend work may be required, as needed. Summer schedule may consist of four 10-hour days. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the department's needs. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual number of contract days worked in the remainder of the fiscal year. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package for you and your dependents including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick, and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/ . Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by the National Student Clearinghouse. International degrees must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. Tacoma Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.