DIRECTOR, SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Salary: $115,399.56 - $135,001.15 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number: DIR, SCC ED FDTN-25
Department: Foundation
Opening Date: 04/21/2025
Closing Date: 5/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
WELCOME:

Solano Community College values the diversity of our community and is committed to honoring and empowering all of our students. We are seeking highly motivated applicants who excel in their chosen fields and are committed to working with the students from our communities. We invite student-oriented applicants who provide culturally responsive teaching, use a strength-based approach centered on students and are committed to continuous improvement of instructional effectiveness.

Solano Community College District is a single college district that serves one of the most ethnically and racially diverse counties in California. Located on the ancestral lands of the Patwin people, Solano Community College's Fairfield campus is in the heart of Suisun Valley midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. We also serve students at centers in Vallejo and Vacaville, at Travis Air Force Base, and at three correctional facilities. Our many innovative programs are supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including a new library and learning center, science labs, and lecture rooms.

Students who attend Solano Community College are dedicated, persistent, and remarkable individuals who deserve the best opportunities a community college can provide. Our students come from both urban and rural communities, the military, and other diverse economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. We serve students who represent the following cultures: Asian American (6%), Black/African American (15%), Filipino/a/x (9%), Hispanic/Latino/a/x (36%), Pacific Islanders (1%), Multi-Ethnic (9%), and White Non-Hispanic (22%). We seek candidates who embrace our community and our student population, and who have an unwavering commitment to equity, especially the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion.
Solano Community College is committed to applying promising practices in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). We are cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students.
We invite you to join us on our journey to provide equitable and anti-racist education honoring and empowering the students of Solano Community College.
Position Overview

The Director of the Solano Community College Educational Foundation occupies the pivotal role of chief fundraising officer, tasked with spearheading the Foundation's philanthropic initiatives aimed at furthering the mission of Solano Community College. Reporting directly to the Superintendent-President, this essential position is responsible for establishing and attaining fundraising targets, managing donor relationships, directing marketing and communications strategies, and overseeing the operational administration of the Foundation. Collaborating extensively with the Foundation Board of Directors, college leadership, alumni, and community stakeholders, the Director is instrumental in securing vital resources that enhance student success and promote institutional excellence.

Responsibilities
1. Fundraising & Development

• Develop and execute annual and long-term fundraising strategies to support scholarships, academic programs, and institutional priorities.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward all major gifts and donations.
• Lead annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, telemarketing, and the President's Circle program.
• Build relationships with business and industry partners, securing corporate and foundation sponsorships and grants.
• Expand planned giving initiatives, educating donors on estate and legacy giving opportunities.

2. Board & Governance Administration

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Foundation Board and the college administration.
• Provide staff support for Foundation committees, ensuring meeting materials, reports, and minutes are accurate and timely.
• Recruit new board members and retain current board members to keep an active and engaged board.
• Guide Board members in leveraging their networks for fundraising and advocacy efforts.

3. Financial & Trust Management

• Develop and oversee the Foundation's operating budget, ensuring financial sustainability and transparency.
• Monitor and report on investment performance for endowments and trust funds.
• Supervise the preparation of financial statements and tax filings for charitable trusts.

4. Donor & Alumni Engagement

• Maintain and enhance relationships with donors, alumni, and community leaders to expand the Foundation's reach.
• Oversee the donor management system to ensure the accuracy of donor and prospect information.
• Plan and execute stewardship activities, ensuring donors are recognized and engaged.

5. Marketing, Communications, & Public Relations

• Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to promote the Foundation's initiatives.
• Represent Solano Community College and the Foundation at community and philanthropic events.
• Oversee the creation of fundraising collateral, newsletters, updates and digital communications.

6. Event Planning & Management

• Direct and manage fundraising events, donor receptions, and community engagement activities.
• Provide leadership and support to college departments in organizing events that align with fundraising goals.

7. Leadership & Personnel Management

• Recruit, train, and supervise Foundation staff and volunteers.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing organizational culture.

8. Strategic Planning & Institutional Advancement

• Partner with college leadership, faculty, and staff to integrate fundraising initiatives with institutional priorities.
• Develop multi-year strategic plans for Foundation growth, donor engagement, and endowment expansion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from an accredited institution.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in an educational organization or a non-profit organization, including the development, execution, and evaluation of successful strategies with major gifts and donor development experience

Proven track record in major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and donor stewardship
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, business leaders, and college administrators.
• Expertise in fundraising software, CRM systems, and data analysis.

• Expertise in higher education, community colleges, or nonprofit organizations.
• Leadership skills in staff supervision, volunteer coordination, and board engagement.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and implement long-term fundraising plans.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as needed.

Summary of Benefits
ALG

*New hires have 30 days from date of hire to enroll in benefit plans, benefits start the first of the month following date of hire.
*Benefits will be prorated for less then full-time positions.

Health/Medical

• CalPERS is our health insurance (medical) provider.
• Vice Presidents pay $85 per month (12 months) towards premium. District pays remaining premium.
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• To view Health Plans and other information, please visit:

Dental

• Delta Dental is our dental insurance provider.
• District covers 100%
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• PPO plan (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
• $2,700 annual maximum (in-network); $2,500 annual maximum (out-of-network)
• To find a Delta Dental provider, please visit:

• It is strongly recommended to set up an account to print cards, view benefits/claims. It will ask for "Enrollee ID." Enter your SSN.

Vision

• VSP is our vision insurance provider.
• District covers 100%
• Employee only, employee + 1, or family
• To find an eye care provider, please visit:

• It is strongly recommended to set up an account to view benefits/claims and other eye care information.
• At your appointment, there is no ID card necessary. Tell them you have VSP and give them your SSN. Dependents are covered under your name.

Life Insurance
The Hartfordis our group term life insurance provider.

• District covers 100%
• $10,000 Basic Term Life; $10,000 Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
• Benefit available to current/active employees only
• Additional life insurance can be purchased directly through The Hartford (employee paid)

Employment Assistance Program
(EAP)
Optum is our EAP provider.

• District covers 100%
• Available to all employees; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Services are confidential and include, but are not limited to:
  • Face to Face Counseling & Virtual Visits
  • Self Care - On demand help for stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Work Life Services
  • Financial, Legal & ID Theft Services
• To log in and view services provided to you, please visit: www.liveandworkwell.com (company code - wise)

24/7/365 access to support 1-866-248-4096
Additional Retirement Savings
(Voluntary)

• Envoy Plan Services is a third-party company we use to help link our employees to a list of investment providers; company works with the payroll department to set up employee contributions directly from paycheck
• 403(b) TSA plans
• To find a list of investment providers and to access forms, please visit:

• Select your employer at the top, then you will see the list of authorized investment providers; scroll down to the bottom for forms
• You can also visit (click on Client Resource Center)
• Forms can be filled out online

• CalPERS offers a 457 plan
• For more information, please visit:

• Contribution limits are adjusted by the IRS annually. Please contact HR or Payroll for the current limits.

Other Voluntary Options

• American Fidelity is our assurance company provider.
• Flexible spending accounts (Section 125 plans) - allows you to deduct the cost of eligible benefits from gross earnings before taxes.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance - SCC employees do not pay into state disability
• Other insurance options available
• SCC has an American Fidelity representative
• SCC does not contribute to State Disability. American Fidelity has optional disability plans that are employee paid.
• If interested in any insurance options provided by American Fidelity, please let HR know and we will ask our rep to contact you.

Paid Leave

• ALG earn 96 hours of sick leave per year; these hours accrue at 8 hours monthly
• Unused sick leave rolls over each year
• ALG earn 8 hours of emergency leave per year; 8 hours accrued at beginning of each fiscal year (July).
• ALG earns 10 hours of vacation per month
• Unused emergency leave does not roll over