Virginia's Community College System
Director of Annual Giving
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Overview
Reynolds Community College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to lead and manage the colleges day-to-day development activities. This role is responsible for directing the annual fund, overseeing the scholarship program, preparing and reporting on corporate and foundation grant proposals, managing donor communications, and advancing alumni outreach. Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginias capital city and five nearby counties. Revenolds serves approximately 13,000 credit students and 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The college is committed to hiring a racially diverse, culturally competent staff and investing in faculty and staff development. Note:
This position is listed as open until filled. Resume review will begin on 9/19/2025. This description includes required inquiries, benefits, and employment conditions as provided by the institution. Responsibilities
Lead and manage the colleges day-to-day development activities. Direct the annual fund and oversee the scholarship program. Prepare and report on corporate and foundation grant proposals. Manage donor communications and advance alumni outreach. Maintain a portfolio of mid-level donors to strengthen relationships and support long-term giving. Provide direct supervision to the Scholarship Coordinator and the Manager of Advancement Services; report to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including community partners, students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
Qualifications / KSAs
Considerable knowledge of fundraising best practices and donor/fundraiser ethics. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors and prospects. Experience supervising professional and administrative staff and directing day-to-day activities. Budget development and management skills. Volunteer management experience. Ability to work with diverse groups and handle multiple tasks professionally. Effective oral and written communication with varied constituencies. Proficiency with current fundraising software and donor/prospect databases.
Additional Considerations
Considerable experience in professional fundraising. Travel between campuses as needed. Employment Details
Location: Henrico - 087 Full Time Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience, $90,000 - $95,000 FLSA: Exempt Reporting: Reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement Supervises: Scholarship Coordinator and the Manager of Advancement Services
Benefits
Health Benefits: Comprehensive state health coverage options including dental, vision, hearing, and premium rewards Retirement: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer contributions and voluntary supplemental options Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, sick leave, personal leave, holidays, and paid parental leave FSAs: Medical and dependent care options with pre-tax dollars EAP: Confidential support including legal and financial counseling Professional Development: Tuition assistance, internal leadership programs, and advancement opportunities
Other Information
Operation of a State Vehicle: No Required Travel: Travel between campuses as needed Background Check: Conditional offer contingent on a criminal background investigation and related verifications EEO/ADA/VCCS: Equal employment opportunities; ADA accommodations available; E-Verify in use
Posting Number CLS_4000P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 09/10/2025 Job Close Date 09/23/2025 Open Until Filled Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr
Reynolds Community College is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to lead and manage the colleges day-to-day development activities. This role is responsible for directing the annual fund, overseeing the scholarship program, preparing and reporting on corporate and foundation grant proposals, managing donor communications, and advancing alumni outreach. Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginias capital city and five nearby counties. Revenolds serves approximately 13,000 credit students and 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. The college is committed to hiring a racially diverse, culturally competent staff and investing in faculty and staff development. Note:
This position is listed as open until filled. Resume review will begin on 9/19/2025. This description includes required inquiries, benefits, and employment conditions as provided by the institution. Responsibilities
Lead and manage the colleges day-to-day development activities. Direct the annual fund and oversee the scholarship program. Prepare and report on corporate and foundation grant proposals. Manage donor communications and advance alumni outreach. Maintain a portfolio of mid-level donors to strengthen relationships and support long-term giving. Provide direct supervision to the Scholarship Coordinator and the Manager of Advancement Services; report to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including community partners, students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
Qualifications / KSAs
Considerable knowledge of fundraising best practices and donor/fundraiser ethics. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors and prospects. Experience supervising professional and administrative staff and directing day-to-day activities. Budget development and management skills. Volunteer management experience. Ability to work with diverse groups and handle multiple tasks professionally. Effective oral and written communication with varied constituencies. Proficiency with current fundraising software and donor/prospect databases.
Additional Considerations
Considerable experience in professional fundraising. Travel between campuses as needed. Employment Details
Location: Henrico - 087 Full Time Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience, $90,000 - $95,000 FLSA: Exempt Reporting: Reports to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement Supervises: Scholarship Coordinator and the Manager of Advancement Services
Benefits
Health Benefits: Comprehensive state health coverage options including dental, vision, hearing, and premium rewards Retirement: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer contributions and voluntary supplemental options Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, sick leave, personal leave, holidays, and paid parental leave FSAs: Medical and dependent care options with pre-tax dollars EAP: Confidential support including legal and financial counseling Professional Development: Tuition assistance, internal leadership programs, and advancement opportunities
Other Information
Operation of a State Vehicle: No Required Travel: Travel between campuses as needed Background Check: Conditional offer contingent on a criminal background investigation and related verifications EEO/ADA/VCCS: Equal employment opportunities; ADA accommodations available; E-Verify in use
Posting Number CLS_4000P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 09/10/2025 Job Close Date 09/23/2025 Open Until Filled Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr