Director of Development

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Posting Summary


Working Title
Director of Development


Role Title
12 month Administrative Faculty


Role Code
01126-SW


FLSA
Exempt


Pay Band
00


Position Number
293FA192


Agency
Virginia Peninsula Community College


Agency/Division
Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)


Work Location
Hampton - 650


Hiring Range
$110,000-$120,000


Emergency/Essential Personnel
No


EEO Category
I-Faculty


Full Time or Part Time
Full Time


Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Yes


Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule


M-F; 8 am to 5 pm; Occasional nights and/or weekends

Sensitive Position
No


Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

The Director of Development is Virginia Peninsula Community College's (VPCC) senior fundraising leader, responsible for advancing the mission of the College and its Educational Foundation through comprehensive development efforts. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, this role oversees all fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns, and manages relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors.

The Director provides leadership and supervision for the development team, ensuring the capacity, strategy, and performance needed to meet fundraising goals. This position requires strong leadership, proven fundraising expertise, and a commitment to supporting access and opportunity in community college education.

Duties and responsibilities Fundraising & Portfolio Management
• Plan and execute a comprehensive fundraising program, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, capital campaigns, special events, and private grants.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, conducting purposeful in-person and virtual visits.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with capacity for significant gifts.
• Advance prospects through the full donor engagement cycle using effective moves-management practices.
• Develop compelling, donor-centered proposals, gift strategies, and impact reports.
• Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals in partnership with College leadership.

Stewardship & Donor Relations
• Design and implement stewardship strategies that demonstrate donor impact and encourage continued investment.
• Coordinate donor engagement activities, including campus visits, scholarship events, and special gatherings.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of donor interactions and records.
• Support donor communications, including impact updates, newsletters, and annual reporting.

Leadership & Collaboration
• Supervise and mentor development staff, providing direction, training, and performance accountability.
• Collaborate with the President, Board members, faculty, staff, and volunteers to support peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Represent the Foundation and College at donor meetings, community events, and professional conferences.
• Build relationships with local businesses, civic organizations, faith communities, and philanthropic networks.
• Communicate a clear and compelling case for support aligned with the College's mission and priorities.

Special Assignments


May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications


Candidates must possess a master's degree from an accredited institution (preferably in marketing, business, nonprofit management, or a related field) and several years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in major gift solicitation. A proven record of personally securing major gifts is required, along with experience managing fundraising campaigns, donor portfolios, and donor database systems.

Required knowledge and experience include:
• Leading fundraising and donor engagement efforts within a nonprofit or higher education environment
• Cultivating and soliciting support from executives and high-capacity donors
• Applying current development best practices and stewardship strategies
• Managing nonprofit budgets and financial operations
• Supervising staff through effective training, communication, and performance management
• Maintaining accurate prospect and donor records using donor management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM software

Key skills include:
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication
• Financial management and budgeting
• Presenting information to senior leadership and decision-makers
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Analytical problem-solving and adaptability

Candidates must be able to:
• Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Manage competing priorities, deadlines, and responsibilities
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as well as attend overnight travel
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of the College

Additional Considerations


CFRE certification and/or membership in CASE or CRD preferred. Experience with community college operations is desirable.

Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes


Supervises Employees
Yes


Required Travel


Minimal

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
FAC_1938P


Recruitment Type
General Public - G


Number of Vacancies
1


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
05/15/2026


Job Close Date
07/31/2026


Open Until Filled

Agency Website
vpcc.edu


Contact Name
Human Resources


Email
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Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants


Buffkin / Baker is assisting Virginia Peninsula Community College in the search, which will remain open until it is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by July 31, 2026.


Applications should include a 1) current resume and 2) letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications described above.


To receive the full position profile and to submit inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications, please contact:

Mr. Martin M. Baker
Ms. Dinah Dewitt
Buffkin /Baker
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Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer


The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement


VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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