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Manager of Annual Giving and Foundation Events

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: 15

Compensation: up to \$84,132. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.

Employee category: Full-Time Staff

Department: Foundation

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: TBD

Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate

administrator

SUMMARY

The Manager of Annual Giving and Foundation Events is responsible for the planning, implementation,

and management of a comprehensive Annual Fund program for Kansas City Kansas Community College

(KCKCC) Foundation. Additionally, this position will oversee the planning, implementation, and

management of foundation events. This position focuses on campus employee giving, donor annual fund

giving, and foundation events to encourage alumni involvement and donor support. The Director will

collaborate across campus to cultivate a culture of philanthropy, expand the donor base, and increase annual

giving participation among alumni, employees, students, and community partners.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving program that includes multi-channel

campaigns (direct mail, digital, social media, employee giving and crowdfunding).

Manage all aspects of annual campaigns, including planning, segmentation, messaging, timelines

and performance tracking.

Grow donor participation and retention, with a focus on first-time donors, alumni and employee

giving initiatives.

Analyze campaign performance and utilize data to inform strategy, improve ROI, and identify

new opportunities.

Lead planning and execution of signature Foundation events and college engagement activities.

Assist college groups and departments in campus fundraising initiatives.

Ensure events align with Institutional priorities and effectively support fundraising goals and

donor cultivation strategies.

Oversee event budgets, logistics, vendor management, and post-event evaluation.

Collaborate with communications staff to ensure cohesive branding, messaging, and promotion of

events.

Partner with Foundation leadership to develop and implement donor stewardship strategies tied to

annual giving and events.

Assist in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors at leadership annual giving levels.

Ensure timely and meaningful acknowledgement, recognition, and reporting for donors.

Collaborate with marketing and communications to develop compelling storytelling and donor-

centric content.

Maintain accurate donor and campaign records in the donor database (CRM).

Generate reports to evaluate progress toward fundraising goals and guide strategic decision-

making.

Ensure compliance with all College policies and ethical fundraising standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, and stewardship practices.

Knowledge of Blackbaud Raisers Edge or a related donor-management CRM.

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple

priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to

articulate the Colleges and Foundations strategic goals.

Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships with diverse internal and external

stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or a related

field.

Minimum of three (3) years of fund development, annual fund, and eventplanning experience.

Experience using nonprofit fundraising or donor-management CRM software.

Demonstrated success in managing fundraising campaigns or events.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Annual Fund Development and Event Planning at a higher education institution.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Kansas City Kansas Community College KCKCC

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