What you'll be doing: The Foundation Specialist manages and maintains the Foundation’s scholarship and award processes, fundraising database, and provides various reports. This includes development and implementation of database procedures to optimize analysis of Foundation data information, processing all donations to the Foundation and preparing acknowledgement letters and other correspondence in accordance with IRS requirements and Foundation procedures. The Foundation Specialist also plays a key role in the success of Foundation special events and scholarship program activities.

Who you are: We are looking for a collaborative, team player who enjoys a balance of task-oriented duties and consistently communicating and building relationships with a diverse group of individuals. This person has the opportunity to use their technical skills and strong attention to detail working in Foundation databases.

About the team: The Foundation team is a small but efficient team that is comprised of the Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, the Director of Development & Major Gifts, the Foundation Accountant, and the Foundation Development Associate. The LCC Foundation has a Board of Directors of approximately 20 community volunteers and the mission of the LCC Foundation is to provide financial support where public funds are not sufficient, and to gather support for the enhancement of educational opportunities at Lower Columbia College.

As part of the Foundation team, this position will help advance the mission of providing financial assistance to students, encouraging public support for the college, and strengthening the teaching, learning and cultural environments of the college and our community. The LCC Foundation has a strong commitment to making education accessible and diversity, equity and inclusion are a core component of the Foundation’s initiatives and program support.

The Foundation Specialist position is 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position is primarily in person on campus with some opportunity to work remotely. This position is exempt under FLSA and overtime eligible. Some evening and weekend hours will be required for special events. This position reports to the Director of Development & Major Gifts.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

Scholarship Program

• Coordinate, promote, and assist with student scholarship activities: managing and tracking applications, sending student correspondence; student awarding and acceptance process; creating student biographies; and assisting with review committee recruitment and training opportunities
• Coordinate the distribution of scholarship awards to students, and serve as liaison to the college financial aid office for student scholarships
• Reconcile award data with Financial Aid data for accurate reporting and awarding.
• Coordinate scholarship opportunities with LCC student services, outreach teams, student government, and to high school staff liaisons and students
• Evaluate scholarship services on an annual basis, collect data from other schools as needed and import scholarship recipient data into the Raiser’s Edge database to support alumni cultivation
• Direct and oversee the maintenance, security and administration of the Blackbaud Award Management scholarship database

Foundation Donations

• Process all donations to the Foundation and ensure accurate record-keeping of donor contributions and pledges
• Collaborate with the Payroll Team to process monthly payroll donations
• Recordkeeping for all gift acknowledgements and receipts in accordance with IRS requirements and Foundation policies and procedures

Other Foundation Duties

• Coordinate mailing of College and Foundation publications and marketing materials, including social media and web content.
• Train and provide oversight of student workers on database use and accurate data entry
• Prepare and record communications and contact reports with alumni, prospects and donors
• Act as liaison with other departments to work toward a cooperative exchange of student data/graduation information/degree confirmation
• Expand the depth of the Foundation’s database in regards to information about alumni as well as other College constituents
• Assist with special events including fundraisers, donor recognition events, and other Foundation-related events including occasional weekend and evening events
• Maintain the Raiser’s Edge database, including: conducting research to locate lost donors and alumni through various means, obtain updated information and address changes from various sources, and perform research to combine married alumni, duplicate records, and family links
• Other duties as assigned

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts or related field OR equivalent combination of experience and education
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with database systems, particularly data management, query and report generation, selection criteria and data analysis
• Experience working in development or marketing or event planning
• Experience supporting scholarship programs in a higher education fundraising setting
• Familiarity with communications/public relations goals and tools, including writing to targeted audience groups and graphic design for targeted audiences
• Knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge database program or similar foundation database program
• An understanding of stewardship protocols, as well as accounting standards
• Familiarity with philanthropy

The minimum qualifications may seem specific and limiting, but we do consider candidates with relatable education, experience, and skills. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet exactly what's listed. With questions about qualifications, feel free to reach out to our HR team.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity
Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. All Inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs,1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388. Learn more on our Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page.

• The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information, visit About Title IX.
• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see Diversity & Equity.

Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lowercolumbia.edu/CleryASFR.

Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our Strategic Plan.

Application Procedure and Requirements
An online application must be completed for consideration. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Letter of Interest)
• Unofficial transcripts

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Conditions of Employment

• If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources
For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,500.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Longview, WA 98632

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