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Executive Director, Foundation – Pasadena City College
Job Number:
07559
Job Type:
Classified Administrator (Full-time)
Location:
Pasadena, CA
Department:
Foundation
Closing:
12/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary:
$201,670.92 – $224,078.88 annually
Summary Reporting directly to the Superintendent/President, the Executive Director of the Pasadena City College Foundation leads strategic planning, fundraising, and advancement initiatives, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and standards.
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for fundraising and development, aligning with the institution’s mission and goals.
Oversee daily Foundation operations, supervising staff and managing resources.
Guide the Foundation Board in governance and strategic planning, fostering collaboration.
Promote a philanthropic culture across faculty, staff, and students.
Manage financial planning, budgeting, and transparent reporting.
Use analytics and performance data to inform strategies and assess outcomes.
Oversee scholarship administration and alignment with institutional priorities.
Direct all aspects of employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Direct comprehensive fundraising strategy: major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and campaigns.
Enhance alumni involvement and long‑term engagement.
Build relationships with business, alumni, and community leaders.
Develop innovative donor engagement and corporate giving programs.
Diversify revenue sources and pursue financial growth strategies.
Identify and secure grants from corporate and community foundations.
Collaborate with senior leaders, the Foundation Board, and external stakeholders.
Serve as the Foundation’s lead spokesperson and public ambassador.
Represent the College/Foundation at key events and partner with College marketing.
Support external communications including newsletters and press releases.
Navigate complex governance structures and align stakeholders.
Ensure legal compliance in financial management, donor relations, and operations.
Stay current on nonprofit laws and higher‑education regulations.
Oversee risk management, legal due diligence, and ethical practices.
Review contracts and gift agreements for legal and policy alignment.
Collaborate with legal counsel on IRS, charitable giving, and fiduciary matters.
Advise on employment law and nonprofit HR policies.
Build relationships with government officials and agencies.
Identify public funding opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
Represent PCC in policy‑shaping organizations and legislative advocacy efforts.
Stay abreast of national fundraising and philanthropic trends.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in management, education, public administration, or related field.
Five years of senior‑level leadership experience in fundraising, advancement, nonprofit leadership, or law.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential.
Terminal degree in nonprofit management, education, law, or public administration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced expertise in all facets of fundraising (annual, planned, capital campaigns).
Deep understanding of legal compliance, nonprofit law, and risk practices.
Knowledge of IRS and charitable giving laws affecting nonprofits.
Understanding of the economic development role of community colleges.
Ability to navigate public policy and government advocacy processes.
Proficiency with donor analytics, fundraising software, and CRM systems.
Skilled in collaborating with senior officials, trustees, and diverse stakeholders.
Public relations and brand management skills.
Compelling articulation of the Foundation’s mission, impact, and funding needs.
Experience negotiating donor and institutional agreements.
Financial operations, budgeting, and fiduciary responsibilities expertise.
Ability to build corporate and community relationships.
Core Competencies
Leadership and Strategy
Fundraising and Advancement
Legal, Compliance, and Risk
Finance and Operations
Advocacy and Public Engagement
Application and Selection Process Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copies, emailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date. Please follow the process exactly; incomplete applications will not be processed.
Submit complete application through PCC’s Applicant Tracking System.
After submission, applications are final. Review your materials for completeness and accuracy.
The selection committee reviews, evaluates, and considers applications received by the deadline.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
All hiring decisions are made by the hiring committee.
Required materials: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter.
Additional information: Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, complete a background check (Live Scan, TB assessment), and be available for interviews at PCC. Discrimination is prohibited; equal‑opportunity statements included.
To Apply Please visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/classified/jobs/4948497/executive-director-foundation
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07559
Job Type:
Classified Administrator (Full-time)
Location:
Pasadena, CA
Department:
Foundation
Closing:
12/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary:
$201,670.92 – $224,078.88 annually
Summary Reporting directly to the Superintendent/President, the Executive Director of the Pasadena City College Foundation leads strategic planning, fundraising, and advancement initiatives, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and standards.
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for fundraising and development, aligning with the institution’s mission and goals.
Oversee daily Foundation operations, supervising staff and managing resources.
Guide the Foundation Board in governance and strategic planning, fostering collaboration.
Promote a philanthropic culture across faculty, staff, and students.
Manage financial planning, budgeting, and transparent reporting.
Use analytics and performance data to inform strategies and assess outcomes.
Oversee scholarship administration and alignment with institutional priorities.
Direct all aspects of employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Direct comprehensive fundraising strategy: major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and campaigns.
Enhance alumni involvement and long‑term engagement.
Build relationships with business, alumni, and community leaders.
Develop innovative donor engagement and corporate giving programs.
Diversify revenue sources and pursue financial growth strategies.
Identify and secure grants from corporate and community foundations.
Collaborate with senior leaders, the Foundation Board, and external stakeholders.
Serve as the Foundation’s lead spokesperson and public ambassador.
Represent the College/Foundation at key events and partner with College marketing.
Support external communications including newsletters and press releases.
Navigate complex governance structures and align stakeholders.
Ensure legal compliance in financial management, donor relations, and operations.
Stay current on nonprofit laws and higher‑education regulations.
Oversee risk management, legal due diligence, and ethical practices.
Review contracts and gift agreements for legal and policy alignment.
Collaborate with legal counsel on IRS, charitable giving, and fiduciary matters.
Advise on employment law and nonprofit HR policies.
Build relationships with government officials and agencies.
Identify public funding opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
Represent PCC in policy‑shaping organizations and legislative advocacy efforts.
Stay abreast of national fundraising and philanthropic trends.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in management, education, public administration, or related field.
Five years of senior‑level leadership experience in fundraising, advancement, nonprofit leadership, or law.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential.
Terminal degree in nonprofit management, education, law, or public administration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced expertise in all facets of fundraising (annual, planned, capital campaigns).
Deep understanding of legal compliance, nonprofit law, and risk practices.
Knowledge of IRS and charitable giving laws affecting nonprofits.
Understanding of the economic development role of community colleges.
Ability to navigate public policy and government advocacy processes.
Proficiency with donor analytics, fundraising software, and CRM systems.
Skilled in collaborating with senior officials, trustees, and diverse stakeholders.
Public relations and brand management skills.
Compelling articulation of the Foundation’s mission, impact, and funding needs.
Experience negotiating donor and institutional agreements.
Financial operations, budgeting, and fiduciary responsibilities expertise.
Ability to build corporate and community relationships.
Core Competencies
Leadership and Strategy
Fundraising and Advancement
Legal, Compliance, and Risk
Finance and Operations
Advocacy and Public Engagement
Application and Selection Process Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copies, emailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date. Please follow the process exactly; incomplete applications will not be processed.
Submit complete application through PCC’s Applicant Tracking System.
After submission, applications are final. Review your materials for completeness and accuracy.
The selection committee reviews, evaluates, and considers applications received by the deadline.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
All hiring decisions are made by the hiring committee.
Required materials: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter.
Additional information: Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, complete a background check (Live Scan, TB assessment), and be available for interviews at PCC. Discrimination is prohibited; equal‑opportunity statements included.
To Apply Please visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/classified/jobs/4948497/executive-director-foundation
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