Foundation Manager

Foundation Manager Req: C2025-048 Location: Compton College Division: Community Relations Position Type: Classified Administrator Salary Min/Max: $92,333 - $123,735 per year Posting Close Date: 1/29/2027 Job Description Under the general direction of the Community Relations Director and working closely with the Foundation for the Compton Community College District Board President and Compton College President/CEO, the Foundation Manager will plan, develop, manage, and direct the fund development program for the Foundation for the Compton Community College District and the Oliver W. Conner Trust; perform all duties and functions of a non‑profit 501(c)(3) organization operations manager; and perform special tasks as assigned. Responsibilities Implement a comprehensive fund development program including annual fundraising campaigns, capital campaigns, planned giving, and grants. Assist with correspondence, record keeping, bookkeeping, and auditing of funds collected and disbursed. Prepare reports on finances for the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Support the Board with fiduciary responsibility by providing daily operational oversight of the Foundation Office. Prepare and monitor the Foundation budget. Help develop and implement a strategic plan with goals and objectives tied to the Foundation’s mission. Plan and organize Board meetings and committees, preparing minutes and agendas. Plan, coordinate, and implement Foundation events on and off campus. Develop and implement alumni relations activities and related programs. Research, identify, cultivate, and develop potential revenue opportunities (individual donors, corporate donors, grants, partnerships). Participate in community and public relations activities of mutual concern to both the Foundation and the District. Improve awareness of the Foundation’s benefits to internal constituents and the general public. Develop and implement a process for faculty and staff to apply for grants through the Foundation. Maintain a donor database, recognition plan, and monitor processing of gifts to ensure accurate acknowledgement. Serve as liaison to campus groups using the Foundation’s charitable status for fundraising and funds management. Assist in the management of the Compton College Scholarship program. Manage and monitor the assets of the Oliver W. Conner Trust. Serve as staff support to designated Foundation committees. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: Planning, development, marketing, and delivery of major fundraising and resource development programs in higher education. Business and organizational modeling principles and processes. Leadership techniques. Donor tracking and recognition programs. Strategic planning and resource allocation. Standard business software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, specialized fundraising software). Financial record‑keeping practices and procedures. Expenditure tracking. Complex business report writing. Abilities: Strong organization, detail‑oriented, ability to move from one task to another effectively, manage and prioritize time and duties efficiently with limited supervision. Effective oral and written communication, including preparing effective presentations for the Foundation Board. Maintain effective partnerships between the District’s Foundation and community and industry leaders. Work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends as needed. Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and exercise critical thinking and good judgment. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible donor relations experience involving public contact and charitable fundraising, preferably in an educational setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Desired Qualifications Previous management or project experience. Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage financial resources with a record of fiscal responsibility and accountability. Develop Foundation promotional materials. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $92,333 - $123,735 per year (depending on education and experience). The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid sick leave; long‑term disability income‑protection insurance; retirement contributions to STRS or PERS and Social Security. The College offers a voluntary health and dependent care flexible spending account, a $50,000 life insurance benefit, a deferred compensation program (403(b), 403(b) Roth, 457 plans), and a retirement pension plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS). Abundant professional growth and development opportunities and other benefits are also available. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs Levy Equity Management