The College of the Canyons Foundation is seeking a full-time Fundraising Coordinator. The ideal candidate will share our college’s commitment to educating the more than 32,000 racially and socioeconomically diverse students we enroll each year. Currently, our student body is approximately 45.4% Latinx/Hispanic, 32.2% White, 6.3% Asian, 5.5% African-American, 4.5% Pacific Islander, 2% multi-ethnic, and less than 1% Native American. The college was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2015, reflecting our focus on enhancing the educational attainment and economic well-being of the community we proudly serve. As one of 20 community colleges in the state selected for the California Guided Pathways Project, we are focused on enhancing equity and implementing policies and practices that help all students achieve successful academic outcomes.
Fundraising Coordinator
A Non-Profit Foundation Position
Review Date: January 8, 2021
CLA20-350
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Under the supervision of the Director of Development of the College of the Canyons Foundation, performs a variety of complex and specialized duties including; administrative, clerical, specialized office support functions, advancement of fundraising initiatives and projects, responsible for coordinating all aspects of Foundation special events. Serves as a confidential aide to the Director and/or other professional staff providing them with support of clerical duties involving the Foundation’s fundraising programs. Specifically, this position will assist with fundraising efforts including; planning, accounting work, financial analysis, donor prospecting, solicitation and reporting as well as specialized administrative and clerical functions in support of Foundation programs and budgets. The Coordinator maintains responsibility and duties related to special event coordination, alumni communications, and alumni development. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in a clerical position as an office coordinator with experience in aspects of event coordination, an in depth knowledge of fundraising activities and programs. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook in a Windows environment; experience in administrative software system, accounting, record keeping, donor cultivation, donor prospecting and outreach activities. Experience in database management, online communications and website management with, knowledge of, and demonstrated effectiveness in proven methods of fundraising, volunteer management, and public relations as well as an ability to coordinate large groups activities. Advanced knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and Excel is desirable.
Education:
Education equivalent to an Associate’s degree (60 semester units) from an accredited college or university is required. Two additional years of related experience in addition to that identified above may be substituted for each year (30 semester units) of education requirement. Additional education or Bachelor’s degree desirable.
Application Process:
Application materials must be submitted by the end of the day in the Human Resources Offices on January 8, 2021.
Applicants are encouraged to complete their application online.
Please visit our website at: www.canyons.edu/administration/humanresources/
If you require assistance, please call the Human Resources Office at (661)362-3427 or email us at: hro@canyons.edu
Applicants may check the status of their application online and may expect to be notified within approximately 4-5 weeks following the review date as to the status of their application.
The Santa Clarita Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law.
Applicants who have disabilities who need accommodation in order to complete the selection process should email the Human Resources office: hro@canyons.edu
