Director of Development & Donor Engagement

Position Details

Position Information
About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020. Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title
Director of Development & Donor Engagement

FLSA
Exempt

FT/PT
Full Time

Hours Per Week
37.5

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday occasional weekends

Grade
20

Compensation Range
$98,629-$140,548

Summary
The Director of Development & Donor Engagement plays a vital role in advancing the mission of the Howard Community College Educational Foundation (HCCEF). This position is responsible for developing and stewarding relationships with annual and major donors, cultivating relationships that lead to major gifts, and implementing strategies that expand scholarship and program funding for students.

Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners, the Director connects donor passion with student success. This role also provides opportunities to gain experience in major gifts, campaigns, and foundation operations, preparing the individual for continued growth in advancement leadership.

Essential Role Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Relations * Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, ensuring thoughtful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. * Personally, solicits gifts and assists the Executive Director with major gift cultivation, solicitation strategies, and asks. * Develops and implements annual fundraising plans to increase participation, giving levels, and donor retention. * Develop fundraising materials, case statements, and proposals for corporations, foundations, and individual donors. * Manager a stewardship plan, ensuring timely acknowledgment, impact reporting, and recognition.

Program & Event Leadership * Leads the fundraising efforts for key scholarship and program initiatives. * Develops and executes strategies to grow philanthropic support for these programs through targeted outreach, appeals, and partnership development. * * Represent the college at community, donor, and campus events, serving as an ambassador and frontline fundraiser for HCCEF.

Foundation Operations & Administration * Participate in foundation management processes, reporting, and audit preparation. * Lead and manage assigned staff by providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure effective support of development operations and donor engagement initiatives. * Provide staff support for event committees as senior fundraiser working with development team and committee chair on fundraising strategies, donor identification, and outreach. * Contribute to operational planning, process improvements, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's degree

Experience Required
* Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred. * At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit management (higher education preferred). * Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor relations, and event fundraising. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and deliver presentations. * Knowledge of fundraising databases/CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar) and reporting tools. * Solid understanding of financial reporting and recordkeeping in a fundraising environment. * Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. * Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. * Creativity, initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical fundraising practices.

Additional Requirements * Availability for occasional evenings and weekends to attend donor meetings and events. * Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. * All duties are performed with consideration for the college's sustainability initiatives in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary
Office environment with attendance at donor meetings as required.

Supervisory Position?
Yes

Division
Development & Alumni

Department
Development & Alumni

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
B539P

Number of Vacancies
1

Best Consideration Date
12/01/2025

Job Open Date
09/25/2025

Job Close Date

Continuous Recruitment?
No

Job Category
Staff

Benefits Summary
Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions


*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

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EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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