Executive Director of Development – Massachusetts, United States job with Berkshire Community College | 43837

About Berkshire Community
College:

Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being
the first community college established in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly
2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer
programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre
property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC
provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic
backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class
sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire
County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures
including, W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet)
Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The
Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a
beautiful natural environment with world class museums and other
cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to
evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the
Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who
embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and
inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the
opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Job Description:

About the Executive Director of
Development:

Are you driven by a mission to make a lasting impact? Are you
passionate about equity and education? If so, we invite you to join
our team as the Executive Director of Development. This pivotal
role connects donors’ interests and passions with the needs of BCC,
fueling the College’s mission and expanding its reach.

In partnership with the College President and the Berkshire
Community College Foundation Board of Directors, the Executive
Director of Development provides visionary leadership for all
fundraising initiatives. You will craft and execute strategic plans
for internal and external fundraising activities, building and
nurturing relationships with individuals, businesses, and
foundations to achieve ambitious giving goals. Your focus will
support the College’s equity agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage comprehensive development strategies, focusing
  on annual giving, donor cultivation, stewardship programs, planned
  giving, and utilizing cutting-edge technology for communication and
  fundraising tracking.
• Support a volunteer-driven Foundation Board of Directors that
  manages an investment portfolio, Foundation budget, and development
  efforts. The Board meets quarterly.
• Collaborate with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
  at BCC on fundraising efforts, planned gifts, and database
  management.
• Partner with the Director of Marketing and Communications to
  produce impactful materials that highlight the College’s
  achievements and needs.
• Provide direction and leadership to a lean team, including the
  Manager of Development Operations.
• Lead the search to fill a vacant fundraiser position.
• Plan for the addition of another fundraising position, to be
  filled in FY26.
• Serve as a key advisor to the President, contributing to the
  strategic vision as a member of the President’s Cabinet.

 
Requirements:

• Proven success in development roles, including annual fund
  management, major gift solicitation, and
  individual/corporate/foundation relations.
• Focus on community engagement, with a willingness to represent
  the College at relevant events and meetings.
• Proficiency in fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
  and digital data tracking.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable
  interactions and leadership practices.
• Proven ability to identify and pursue fundraising goals and
  initiatives that narrow equity gaps.
• Experience in designing and implementing strategies that
  support the diverse needs of our community.
• Commitment to building relationships with donors and
  stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, valuing their perspectives
  and contributions.
• Exceptional skills in prospecting, cultivating, and managing
  donor relationships.
• Creative writing ability for producing compelling fundraising
  materials.
• Strong management, organizational, and interpersonal
  skills.
• Experience in assessing and communicating the impact of
  development efforts.
• Leadership experience in fundraising or development
  settings.
• Commitment to equity-minded and community-centric
  fundraising.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college
  mission.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred, with at least
  five years of leadership experience in
  fundraising/development.

Additional Information:

Source of Funding: State Funded
Salary: $110,000 – $125,000
Area of Assignment: Office of the President
Effective Date:  Summer/early Fall 2024 (or when the finalist
can begin) 

Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College’s security report
is available on the BCC Website.

BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working
environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and
encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and
perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a
college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race,
creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave,
military service, and national origin in its education programs or
employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above
should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator and Affirmative
Action Officer, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are invited to apply confidentially
through the College’s online portal by submitting a cover
letter and detailed resume. Finalists will be asked to provide at
least three references.

Application review begins on July 8, 2024, and continues until
the position is filled.

Join us at BCC and help shape the future of education in the
Berkshires!