Director of Philanthropy

Position Summary

The Allan Hancock College Foundation is seeking a motivated and relationship-minded fundraiser to serve as Director of Philanthropy. In this new position, you will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, lead the President’s Circle annual giving program, and continue building Hancock’s planned giving program—all in service of students at Allan Hancock College. This position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with a collaborative team.

THE FOUNDATION

Established in 1977, the Foundation is a regionally recognized charitable organization on California’s Central Coast with nearly $30 million in assets. Last year, the Foundation provided $1.5 million in critical financial resources to students and programs at Allan Hancock College. Hancock is a public community college and federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution that serves a predominantly local student body from low-income and first-generation households in northern Santa Barbara County.

The guiding purpose of the Foundation is straightforward and ambitious: we’re working to Ensure College for All — to plan a future where finances are never an obstacle to students pursuing and completing college. The Director of Philanthropy will play a defining role in accelerating toward this vision

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a rare chance to join a high-performing, mission-driven team and take ownership of a fundraising program with real momentum. Over the next three years, the Director of Philanthropy will:

• Grow the major gifts portfolio by improving donor acquisition and closing 10+ major gifts of over $10k annually
• Scale unrestricted giving by increasing the President’s Circle Campaign from its current base to 2X within 2–3 years through improved donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade strategies
• Improve the legacy giving pipeline by qualifying and cultivating a portfolio of 20+ planned giving prospects, securing at least 3 new legacy commitments annually

The Foundation has the assets, infrastructure, and community relationships to support ambitious growth, and this new position will have the opportunity to shape the program and see direct results.

COMPENSATION

The Foundation offers a generous compensation package.

• Annual Salary: $100,000 — $110,000, commensurate with experience
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life: Foundation pays 100% of employee premiums
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan, with up to 12% employer match
• Vacation: 15 paid days annually for the first four years, with regular increases after that
• Holidays: 15 paid holidays (including your birthday off!)

Note: The Allan Hancock College Foundation team is not employed by Allan Hancock College, though the Foundation office is located on the college’s main campus in Santa Maria. The Foundation office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, and the Director of Philanthropy will be expected to work evenings and weekends when circumstances arise.

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