Director for Development - Individual Giving

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Director for Development - Individual Giving

Salary

$65,479.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Location

WA 99301, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

E-23-002

Division

Executive Services

Department

Foundation

Opening Date

01/17/2023

Closing Date

5/1/2023 4:54 PM Pacific

Description

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Director for Development - Individual Giving to focus on the individual donor relationships in the foundation. This position is responsible for leading and managing all facets of the individual giving process including donor research, outreach, and acquisition to maintain and secure gifts both annual and major donors. This position is responsible for developing and managing donor strategies in alignment with the strategic priorities of the department. The Director will be responsible for identifying prospects, cultivating donors, developing donor proposals and ensuring appropriate follow-up and stewardship. The Director works collaboratively with colleagues on the foundation team, campus leadership, academic deans, faculty, Foundation board members and other primary and natural partners to cultivate purposeful relationships with donors and implement effective solicitation strategies. This position requires a high level of interaction with donor constituencies to establish a strong base of support. This position reports to the Executive Director/CEO of the CBC Foundation.

This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.  

Primary Responsibilities

  • Identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit a pool of prospects, and serve as prospect manager; 
  • Maintain a portfolio of 100-125 individual donors with emphasis on moving them through the fundraising cycle; 
  • Spend at least 60% of time /effort in the field with a monthly expectation of 10-15 visits per month focusing on donor discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship;
  • Collaborate closely with other Foundation staff, as well as primary, natural, and College partners to develop and implement strategies that are consistent with College priorities and donors' interests;
  • Participate in CBC’s Planned Giving efforts including donor identification, information and follow up;  
  • Oversee stewardship of a high-quality donor experience through correspondence, donor engagement, professional proposals, mailing and acknowledgements; 
  • Under the supervision of the Executive Director/CEO of the CBC Foundation, prioritize and manage activities for fundraising opportunities, including development of funding proposals; fundraising visits, activities, and events;
  • Lead efforts for annual and endowed scholarship donors including cultivation, stewardship and when necessary renewal; 
  • Ensure that gift agreements are established in compliance with IRS regulations and the Foundation’s Gift Acceptance Policy; 
  • Manage and provide support to the Foundation Scholarship Committee as well as participate in the Foundation Gift Acceptance and Planned Giving Committee; 
  • Plan events and cultivation activities related to donor identification, cultivation and stewardship;
  • Increase charitable donations by cultivating and soliciting private foundations, and strategically organizing proposals, fundraising visits, activities and events; 
  • Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to develop and distribute donor communications that are consistent and meaningful; 
  • Serve as liaison between prospects and College (faculty/administrator/staff, retirees, alumni and organizations);
  • Manage Development Office database to ensure that all pertinent information for prospects is up to date and accurate;
  • Assist with coordination and implementation of other Development Office and College programs, activities, and events as requested; 
  • Grow in professional expertise; participate in professional organizations, attend pertinent local, regional, or national continuing education meetings; read and interpret supportive professional publications;
  • Commit to a “Yes, And” culture by demonstrating the value of cohesive, intentional, and positive culture that brings out the best in all (i.e., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure, and choosing positivity); and
  • Perform related work duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;
  • Three (3) years of professional fundraising, non-profit or sales experience; 
  • Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining relationships;
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate, develop and steward client/donor relationships;
  • Strong communication skills including demonstrated experience with proposals and solicitations;
  • Excellent data management and reporting skills;
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within two months of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience working in a higher education setting;
  • Experience working in community college fundraising setting;
  • Experience with Planned Giving including knowledge of planned giving instruments and the tax and legal benefits of charitable giving; 
  • Familiarity with fundraising software, preferably Raiser’s Edge or Raiser’s Edge NXT;
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Certificate; and
  • Familiarity with Eastern Washington.
COMPETENCIES:  

Administrative Skills: Promptly respond to requests for service and assistance; keep others in the loop as needed; maintain orderly physical and electronic records; present a professional image to students/public; follow policies and procedures;

Job Knowledge: Familiar with all the aspects of the job to be done and the environment under which that work is accomplished; A broad understanding of work as it applies both to the job and the organization;
 
Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality;

Understanding Instructions: Ability to comprehend work orders and directions; trusted to fully and completely carry out directions or work orders; ability to effectively and efficiently apply job knowledge and skills to a directive;

Attitude Toward Progress and Change: Cooperate and support change and new processes; acceptance and quality performance throughout change;

Oral & Written Communication: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; structure and convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; review and edit written work constructively; ability to tailor to audience in mind;
 
Student Centered: Attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students; create and support an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic and professional goals; provide courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public or employees from another department;

Support for Diversity: Support initiatives of the district, colleges and divisions to expand the human qualities that differentiate our workforce and workplace; exemplify tenants of tolerance, acceptance and interest in different viewpoints, cultures and backgrounds and demand similar conduct of assigned staff and department;
 
Accountability: Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate; accept responsibility when given, understand what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities; and

Teamwork: Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time, exempt position.  This position is overtime exempt with general work hours of Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required.


PROCESS NOTE:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
 
Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students. 

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.

Columbia Basin College operates under an approved affirmative action plan and encourages applications from persons of color, women, veterans and persons of disability. The Human Resources Office is accessible to those with disabilities. If you need accommodation in application or employment, contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 542-4740.

OTHER JOB ELEMENTS:

The working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including having the ability to move materials on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. and travel between buildings on campus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
 
Work environment includes office and other settings as appropriate.  It is a fast paced and sometimes stressful services environment.   The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Some travel may be required.


MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE
2023 PEBB Employee Enrollment guide (wa.gov) (Download PDF reader)
 
Eligibility
Permanent, seasonal and part-time employees as determined by WAC 182-12-114. Benefits also cover spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner (SRDP), and qualifying dependents.
 
Effective date of coverage
First day of the month following your date of employment. If the date of employment is the first working day of the month, coverage begins on that date.
 
Medical Plan Monthly Costs
Employees pay their portion of medical care costs through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and elected coverage for spouse or SRDP, and dependent children. *Medical plans are available by county of residence. The listed plans are available for employees who reside in Benton and Franklin counties.
 
2023 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier
Kaiser WA Classic:
Employee Only: $167
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $344
Employee and Child/Children: $292
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $469

Kaiser WA Value :
Employee Only: $94
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $198
Employee and Child/Children: $165
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $269
 
Kaiser WA CDHP*(Consumer-Directed Health Plan):
Employee Only: $25
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $60
Employee and Child/Children: $44
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $79

Uniform Medical Plan Classic (UMP Classic), administered by Regence BlueShield (PPO):
Employee Only: $135
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $280
Employee and Child/Children: $236
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $381

Uniform Medical Plan Select (administered by Regence BlueShield):
Employee Only: $59
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $128
Employee and Child/Children: $103
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $172

Uniform Medical Plan CDHP* (Consumer-Directed Health Plan), administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $29
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $68
Employee and Child/Children: $51
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $90

*Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHP's) are paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

All premium rates listed are as of January 1, 2023.

CDHP's are a type of insurance plan that has lower premiums, a higher annual deductible, and higher out-of-pocket maximum than traditional health plans. An HSA is a tax-exempt account that you and your employer, can deposit funds into on your behalf. For more information about CDHP, HSA, and traditional health plans, please visit https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/health-plans-health-savings-accounts-hsas.

Dental Coverage & Costs*
2023 PEBB Employee Enrollment guide (wa.gov) (Download PDF reader)
Columbia Basin College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee.
Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans, including:
 
Uniform Dental Plan (Group 3000)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Administered by Delta Dental of Washington
 
DeltaCare (Group 3100)
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Delta Dental of Washington
 
Willamette Dental
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Willamette Dental
*Costs for dental services provided and coverage options vary based on plan selection.
 
Vision Coverage & Costs
Employees do not pay a separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.

MEDICAL FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA) & DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DCAP)
https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/medical-flexible-spending-arrangement-fsa

The FSA and DCAP plans are optional plans offered by the College and the State of Washington. They are calendar year, pre-tax, spending programs you can use to set aside money for eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions and are administered by Navia Benefit Solutions.

The FSA allows you to use pre-tax money to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses. An FSA can be used to cover qualifying expenses such as: chiropractic care, over-the-counter medicine, first-aid supplies etc. For a full list of qualifying expenses visit: https://docs.naviabenefits.com/files/PEBB-Eligible-Expenses-2023.pdf.

For 2023, FSA annual contributions can be between $120 minimum and $2,850 maximum. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or IRS eligible dependents.
The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses (e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent incapable of self-care).
 
LIFE INSURANCE
2023 PEBB Employee Enrollment guide (wa.gov)

Eligibility
Benefits eligible employees and spouse or SRDP, as well as dependents up to age 26.
 
Basic Coverage*
$35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
*Basic Coverage is employer provided at no cost to the employee. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance are administered by MetLife.

Supplemental Life and AD&D Coverage
Supplemental term life insurance coverage and/or supplemental AD&D insurance is available for employee and family at an additional cost to the employee.
 
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
2023 PEBB Employee Enrollment guide (wa.gov) (Download PDF reader)
Employer-Paid Plan*
Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income.
The minimum benefit is $100 per month, maximum benefit is $240 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability or the period of accumulated paid leave, whichever is longer.
*Employer-Paid Coverage is employer provided at no cost to the employee.

RETIREMENT OPTIONS
Eligible employees participate in a Washington state-sponsored retirement plan through one of two administrators: the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) or the Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association (TIAA). DRS administers the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plans. TIAA administers the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP).
*Retirement plan options are determined by employee type and prior history in DRS-administered plans (PERS or TRS).
Administrative/Exempt  PERS 3 or SBRP
Classified  PERS 2 or 3


OPTIONAL BENEFITS (VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION)
Program brochures and additional information available upon request.
• American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Homestreet Bank
• Liberty Mutual Auto/Home Insurance
• School Employees Credit Union (Benton & Franklin Counties)
• School Employees Credit Union of Washington
• Voluntary/Supplemental Retirement Annuities – TIAA-CREF (403b) & Deferred Comp Program (457)
• Washington State Employees Credit Union
 
MOVING EXPENSE REIMBURSMENT
Employees having to move to accept a position with the College may qualify for moving expense reimbursement when certain conditions are met.

REDUCED TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM
Employees can take most credit and non-credit classes at a reduced cost when space is available and certain conditions are met.
 
Credit classes
Permanent classified, faculty, adjunct faculty and administrative employees of CBC may take almost any credit class on a space-available basis if requirements and prerequisites have been met. The basic cost is $5.00, plus any fees associated with that class. Hourly and probationary employees are not eligible for this reduced tuition.


VACATION, SICK LEAVE, & HOLIDAYS
Vacation & Sick Leave
Classified staff, and administrative staff accrue vacation and sick leave at rates determined by their employer group. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for accrual rates.
Holidays
CBC observes the following holidays*:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
*Holiday Observance and dates subject to change based on employment status, negotiated agreements, or College policy changes.
 
Personal Holiday
In addition to accrued vacation and college-wide holidays, classified and administrative staff may select one personal holiday each calendar year. Personal holidays are not cumulative and lapse at the end of each calendar year. A newly-hired classified staff member may not take the personal holiday during the first four months of employment.
 
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes. *If an employee is transferring from another Washington State public agency or institution of higher education, benefits and leave may be transferable.
 

ABOUT THE TRI-CITIES AREA
About the Tri-Cities: tricityregionalchamber.com
Tri-City Development Council: TRIDEC
Tri-City Chamber of Commerce:  http://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/
Tri-Cities Guide:  http://tri-citiesguide.org/attractions-things-to-do.htm
Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau: http://www.visittri-cities.com/

All premium rates listed are as of January 1, 2023.
 

 

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Please select the response from below that most closely matches your education.
  • I have a Bachelor's degree
  • I have a Master's degree or higher
  • N/A
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Please select the response from below that most closely matches your professional fundraising, non-profit or sales experience.
  • I don't have any experience
  • I have some but less than three (3) years
  • I have three (3) or more years of experience
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Please describe your professional fundraising, non-profit or sales experience. Include positions and dates the work was performed.
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Please select the best answer to describe your skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)?
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
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Do you have valid U.S. driver's license or are you able to obtain one before the date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please describe how you build and maintain relationships internally with co-workers and externally within the community.
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Please describe any experience with data management and preparing comprehensive reports.
08
How do you plan and prioritize tasks and schedules for multiple projects?
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Please provide an example of a time when you needed to work collaboratively with another department or group to achieve a common goal.
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This job requires considerable contact with a broad spectrum of people. Please describe what you believe are the most significant aspects of human diversity. What is your experience working with and for people of diverse backgrounds and share with us why you believe that experience is relevant to the work of this position?

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