What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Development and GC Foundation position at Galveston College?
POSITION AVAILABLE: Late Spring 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
The Executive Director of Development and the Galveston College Foundation is responsible for leading and managing the College’s and Foundation’s fundraising efforts to support the College’s mission and strategic goals. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners, and overseeing major gift campaigns annual giving programs, and special events. The Executive Director will work closely with the President, college leadership, the foundation board, and development staff to ensure effective stewardship of resources and achieve the fundraising targets. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and communications skills are essential for success in this role. (See the full job description at: Executive Director of Development and GC Foundation )
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hold at least a bachelor’s degree (from a regionally accredited institution) in an area specific to the areas supervised or in a closely related area and have a minimum of five years as a proven fund raising professional. In addition, the successful candidate must have strong leadership skills, strong strategic planning skills, strong communication skills (written and oral), and great interpersonal skills The aptitude to ‘think outside the box’ and to work collegially and collaboratively with others is essential. (See the full job description and qualifications at: Executive Director of Development and GC Foundation)
SALARY:
Galveston College offers full-time employees an array of benefits, including a retirement plan, health insurance, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. The College offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with education and experience.
GALVESTON COLLEGE:
Galveston College is a public community college with a credit enrollment of 2,400, located on historic Galveston Island, located along the Gulf Coast of Texas.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE:
Applicants should complete the online application process and attach a cover letter addressing qualifications, a resume or vita, college transcripts, and copies of any applicable special certificates or licenses. Screening of applicants will begin on or about April 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. All applications and required attachments must be submitted electronically. To apply go to https://www.gc.edu/human-resources/open-positions/ and follow the appropriate links to the open position and the online application.
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
Galveston College
Human Resources
4015 Avenue Q
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: (409) 944-1209 Fax (409) 944-1515
E-mail: hrmail@gc.edu
Galveston College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
