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Executive Director of the Lakeshore College Foundation
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Position Number: 5800448
Location: Cleveland, WI
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Executive Director of the Lakeshore College Foundation

# of Weeks: 52
Hours per week: 40.00
Work Schedule Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Schedule: On-site, Monday-Friday 40 hours a week.
Reports To: Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Recruitment Group: Full-Time Exempt
Multiple Locations - See job description for more details: No
Closing Date:
Salary Expectation: $82,506-$92,819 annual salary (Note: The salary will commensurate based on education and occupational experience).
LAKESHORE'S MISSION:
Transform individuals to strengthen our communities through innovative and accessible learning.

Full-time Benefits Include:
Competitive health, dental, vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
6.9% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings

Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 15 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time, 6 days of personal leave,
10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.

Additional Perks:
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
"Dress for your day" | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during summer

Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.

SHIFT: Day/evening/weekend hours | Flexible based upon the needs of the College

LOCATION: Lakeshore College - Cleveland, Wisconsin

POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director of the Lakeshore College Foundation is responsible for projecting Lakeshore College and the Lakeshore College Foundation's professional image to the public while overseeing, developing, and implementing strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual, major, and planned gifts from constituents to support the missions of the Foundation and Lakeshore College. This position reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. As an important member of the Institutional Advancement team, the ED has operational responsibility for donor fundraising and alumni development activities that directly support Lakeshore College's strategic priorities. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):

(50%) Foundation Management

Lead expansion of the Foundation's initiatives to increase overall giving; build trusting relationships with stakeholders to expand current and planned gift initiatives.
Oversee Foundation functions, including board development, alumni relations, scholarship administration, recognition activities, and major and planned gift fundraising initiatives.
Create and strengthen strategic partnerships that advance the college's mission and its impact.
Partner with college staff and departments for enhanced collaboration, understanding, and promotion of all programs to internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the Lakeshore College Foundation's non-profit, 501(c)3 status; ensure that all legal obligations to continue nonprofit status are maintained.
Serve as a spokesperson in the community to the college's external constituents.
Coordinate Foundation marketing efforts with the Marketing/Communications department.
Manage Foundation budgets, including fundraising targets and goals.
Work with the Foundation's nonprofit board of directors to set objectives and manage a strategic fundraising plan annually.
Supervise the Development Specialist to ensure timely gift entry and foundation accounting is complete.
Oversee the Foundation's scholarship award process with assistance from the Development Specialist.
Oversee annual audits of the Foundation's finances.

(20%) Strategic Fundraising

Manage fundraising campaigns, including annual fund drives, student assistance, capital, and specialty campaigns, etc.
Conceive, write, and edit fundraising proposals to corporations, associations, foundations, and individuals to support college priorities.
Set annual fundraising goals with the VP of Institutional Advancement.

(20%) Donor Prospect Management

Investigate the financial/biographical status of individuals, corporations, and foundations using data software.
Develop and maintain a prospect list with annual goals for frequency of interaction and dollars raised.
Coordinate development activities and manage a personal portfolio of 100+ major gift prospects and donors to ensure timely steps are taken toward solicitation, gift closure, and stewardship.
Plan and conduct travel as needed qualify and cultivate donors.
Meet regularly with the VP of Institutional Advancement and advancement staff members, deans, program managers, faculty, and volunteers to develop/review strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors.
Position front-line colleagues (Workforce Development, faculty, managers, etc.) for success in relationships with donors, potential donors, volunteers, and other supporters.
Complete and file thorough reports of all contacts promptly using donor management or CRM software provided by the organization.
Oversee that all gifts are accurately allocated following donor wishes and recorded according to Foundation policy and IRS regulations.

(10%) Alumni Engagement

Create and implement an alumni engagement program; maintain an active social media presence in coordination with Lakeshore's marketing and communications team.
Include active use of resources such as Distinguished Alum, former Student Ambassadors, Student Life, and other groups.
Act as Director for Alumni Development - research best strategies, create a comprehensive alumni engagement plan; and evaluate the plan yearly.

MANAGER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the direction, coordination, supervision, and performance management of team members.
Set clear expectations by establishing roles, responsibilities and setting goals for team members.
Monitor and assess performance, holding team members accountable, and providing ongoing feedback.
Provide guidance and support through training, mentoring, and open communication.
Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive college operations.
Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise in a timely manner.
Foster a positive and productive work environment encouraging teamwork, recognizing achievements, and promoting inclusivity.
Develop team members by identifying strengths, creating development plans, and offering growth opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college in business administration, organizational leadership, or other related discipline required.
Five years or more experience with fundraising and/or nonprofit management serving in progressive leadership roles required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

CFRE (certified fundraising executive) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of Lakeshore's mission, vision, and strategic direction.
Familiarity with different leadership styles and techniques.

SKILLS:

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
Strong critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Effective leadership and team building skills.

ABILITIES:

Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
Work independently, as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.
Present self in a professional, ethical and respectful manner at all times.
Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students and people of diverse cultural, social, or educational backgrounds.
Lead, inspire and motivate a team to achieve departmental and college goals.
Flexibility to adapt to and manage through changing environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment may require multi-tasking.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the College.

This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.

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Lakeshore Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic testing, lack of English skills, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, veteran status, parental status, marital status, pregnancy or other protected categories, in its services, employment, programs, and/or educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admissions, access and participation. The college attempts to be in compliance with all federal laws including but not limited to Title IX & section 504. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies are handled by the executive director of human resources/affirmative action officer, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland WI 53015, phone 920.693.1139 or 888.468.6582, ext. 1139.

Lakeshore Technical College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs or activities. Persons requiring accommodation to access the college's programs, services, and/or employment should call LTC at 920.693.1000 or 888. Go To LTC (888.468.6582), or TTY 711.

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