Wilson Community College is hiring: Foundation Director/Grant Writer in Wilson

Content Summary: Foundation Director/Grant Writer at Wilson, for Wilson Community College Salary: $50,525.00 - $74,694.00 AnnuallyLocation : Wilson, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2025-04Division: FoundationDepartment: FoundationOpening Date: 02/05/2025 Job Summary Under the direction of the Executive Director of Marketing & Foundation, the Foundation Director/Grant Writer will advance and support the fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and administrative functions of the WCC Foundation. This position is essential to the foundation's ability to provide scholarships, enhance programs, and foster community partnerships. The Foundation Director also identifies and prepares grants for projects identified by the President's Cabinet. This position directly supervises the Foundation Specialist.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Fundraising and Donor RelationsPlan, coordinate, and conduct fundraising campaigns to support scholarships, programs, and institutional projects.Build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners to increase giving through donations and capital campaigns.Write and submit compelling grant proposals to secure external funding.Manage donor records, process donations, and prepare acknowledgment letters.Event Planning and CoordinationOrganize and oversee foundation events, including meetings, fundraisers, recognition events, and award programs.Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and event marketing.Ensure events align with the foundation's goals and the mission of the college.Community EngagementRepresent the foundation at community events and serve as a liaison to local businesses and community organizations.Raise awareness of the foundation's impact on the college and community.Develop and implement strategies to engage alumni and foster a supportive community network.Administrative SupportCoordinate and hold quarterly meetings for the Foundation Board of Directors, including preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.Monitor and support preparation of the foundation's budget and financial reports.Maintain foundation records and ensure compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.Serve on institutional committees as appointed and perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Knowledge ofnon-profit management, grant writing practices, and principles of budget and finance.Ability to:Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) in a variety of settings, with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups.Operate a PC, mobile devices, and related software.Use Microsoft Office (word processing, database, presentation, spreadsheets), donor management systems, social media, and relevant software applications.Synthesize information and demonstrate analytical skills in reaching sound conclusions.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, coworkers, and the public. Prioritize and complete projects and tasks with attention to detail and accuracy. College-wide Expectations:WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC's campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in business administration/management, communications, marketing, or related field.One - Three years of experience in fundraising, event planning/coordination, and grant writing.Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.LONGEVITYLongevity is a yearly lump-sum payment you receive after working 10 years:Years of Service Longevity RateLess than 10 0% of Salary10 but less than 15 1.5% of Salary15 but less than 20 2.25% of Salary20 but less than 25 3.25% of Salary25 or More 4.5% of SalaryANNUAL LEAVEYears of Service Hours Earned MoLess than 5 9.33 Hours5 but less than 10 11.33 Hours10 but less than 15 13.33 Hours15 but less than 20 15.33 Hours20 or more years 17.33 HoursYou can carry up to 240 hours over every year. The rollover occurs in June of each year.SICK LEAVEYou earn 12 days per year (8 hours per month). This leave can accumulate indefinitely. When you retire, available sick hours will convert to creditable service with the Retirement System.HOLIDAYSNew YearsM.L. King, Jr. DayGood FridayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeteran's Day (may be taken at Winter Break)Thanksgiving (2 days)Winter BreakThe sum of all paid holidays will not exceed 12 days. Employees may be required to take paid leave or leave without pay for days other than the 12 specified holidays.HEALTH INSURANCEYou may join the State Health Plan. There is an employee contribution to the State Health Plan; however, the State pays a portion of the monthly premium as well. Dependents may also be covered. You may elect 70/30 coverage or 80/20 coverage. Upon retirement, coverage may continue; however, it depends on the conditions under which you retire. It should be noted that insurance premiums are expensive, and rates/coverage may change annually. Open enrollment allows for changes to be made to your health coverage, and it is usually conducted in October each year. RETIREMENTTeachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS)Six percent of your gross salary as pre-taxed dollars goes into your retirement account monthly. A death benefit of one time's your annual salary (minimum $25,000 and maximum $50,000) is provided to you once you have been in the system for one year. Once you have completed five years in the system, you are considered to be vested.Unreduced Retirement Benefits are available as follow: Age 65 with 5 years of service Age 60 with 25 years of service Any age with 30 years of serviceDisability Income Plan:Is provided through TSERS. The plan provides short-term benefits after one year in the system. After a sixty-day waiting period, the plan pays 50% ofyour salary and longevity up to $3,000 per month for one year.It also provides long-term benefits after you are vested (5 years in the system). The plans pays 65% of your salary and longevity, up to $3900 per month until the disability ends. Long-term benefits include health coverage and the death benefit. Payments will be reduced if you are receiving social security disability benefits or workers compensation benefits.WORKERS COMPENSATIONUpon an accidental injury on the job, you will be covered by Workers Compensation. You should notify your supervisor and Human Resources immediately when an accident or injury on the job occurs.OPTIONAL BENEFITS401(K), 457529 College Tuition PlanNC Flex BenefitsColonial Life FREE TUITONFull-time college employees may enroll in one curriculum or continuing education course per semester at the College without tuition or registration fee charges.PERSONAL OBSERVANCE DAYEligible employees may receive 8 hours of paid leave on a single day of personal significance each calendar year. May include days of cultural and/or religious importance, but it is not limited to those. It may be any day that is significant to the eligible employee.FOUNDATION YMCA OF WILSONFull-time Wilson Community College employees are eligible for a corporate discount with the Foundation YMCA of Wilson.