Foundation Manager

Foundation Manager

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Req: C

Location:

Compton College
Division:
Community Relations
Position Type:
Classified Administrator
Salary Min/Max: $92,333 - $123,735 per year
Posting Close Date: 2/28/2026

Job Description:

THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Community Relations Director and working closely with the Foundation for the Compton Community College District Board President and Compton College President/CEO, the Foundation Manager will plan, develop, manage, and direct the fund development program for the Foundation for the Compton Community College District and the Oliver W. Conner Trust; perform all duties and functions of a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operations manager;

and perform special tasks as assigned. The Foundation Manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Foundation, including the development of all Foundation records, scholarships, endowments, donations, and correspondence. The Foundation Manager works closely with the Community Relations Director to manage donor relations, fundraising, and special events and may represent the assigned administrator in his/her absence.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The duties of the Foundation Manager may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Under the direction of the Community Relations Director, implement a comprehensive fund development program to include an annual fundraising campaign, capital campaigns, planned giving, and grants.

Assist the Community Relations Director with all correspondence, record keeping, bookkeeping, and auditing of funds collected and disbursed. Prepare reports on such for the Foundation's Board of Directors.

Support the Foundation Board of Directors with their fiduciary responsibility by providing daily operational oversight of the Foundation Office.

Working closely with the Community Relations Director, prepare and monitor the Foundation budget.

Assist the Community Relations Director in developing and implementing a strategic plan that includes goals and objectives tied to the Foundation's mission and goals.

Plan and organize meetings of the Foundation Board of Directors and committees, including the preparation of minutes and agendas.

Plan, coordinate, and implement Foundation events on and off campus.

Develop and implement alumni relations activities and related programs.

Participate as a resource on the District's management team that works together to integrate educational, fiscal, technological, facilities, and personnel planning to ensure the achievement of the District's vision and mission.

Research, identify, cultivate, and develop potential revenue opportunities that include, but are not limited to, individual donors, corporate donors, grants, and partnerships.

Participate in community and public relations activities of mutual concern to both the Foundation and the District.

Improve awareness of the Foundation and its benefits to internal constituents as well as the general public.

Develop and implement a process for faculty and staff to apply for grants through the Foundation.

Develop and maintain a donor database and donor recognition plan and monitor the processing of all gifts to ensure that all pledges and payments are managed and acknowledged accurately.

Serve as a liaison to affiliated campus groups that utilize the charitable status of the 501(c)(3) for fundraising and funds management.

Working with Financial Aid and scholarship committee, assist in the management of the Compton College Scholarship program.

Manage and monitor the assets of the Oliver W. Conner Trust in the interest of the Compton Community College District.

Participate in activities including special events, Foundation Board meetings, committees, and College and Foundation events.

Serve as staff support to designated Foundation committees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, techniques, and procedures used in the planning, development, marketing, and delivery of a major fund-raising and resource development program in higher education.

Principles and processes…