Development Officer

The Development Officer is a fundraiser, managing a portfolio of current and prospective donors for the TCC Foundation while meeting expected annual engagement revenue by following the fundraising cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. With institutional knowledge, this person builds relationships with donors, demonstrating the value of TCC's mission and the impact of the TCC Foundation on the community. The Development Officer will create fundraising appeals, organize campaigns, and write proposals for specific fundraising needs. This role is also expected to write grant applications and uphold grant guidelines with Faculty and Staff on College projects and programs.

Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors, including individuals, corporations and foundations through the donor cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, including maintaining information and actions in donor management system.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors in the community through networking opportunities, regular communication, and follow-up.

Research prospect opportunities, establish contact and set up meetings.

Collaborate with Foundation Team Members and Board of Trustees to align fundraising efforts with the college's goals.

Create, plan and execute fundraising campaigns, appeals, proposals as directed, specifically the TCC President's Circle appeal and proposals for the Capital Campaign.

Write grant applications and coordinate grant compliance.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Sales and Marketing, Human Relations, Public Relations, Public Administration or related field. Degree requirement may be substituted with relevant and equivalent work experience.

3 years' experience includes fundraising, sales, or comparable experience in positions demonstrating successful achievement of engagement, revenue support, and stewardship of targeted audiences.

Ability to work some nights and weekends.

CFRE certification.

Ability to lift up materials up to 20 pounds (boxes of paper, backdrop, donor packets, etc.