Foundation Program Manager

Job Summary

This role supports the Kishwaukee College Foundation by assisting with donor engagement and event coordination. It also manages scholarships and oversees data operations. In partnership with the Executive Director of the Kishwaukee College Foundation, it helps drive fundraising efforts while advancing the College’s mission through strategic philanthropy. This role also oversees the Foundation’s scholarship program—ensuring accurate and equitable awards, maintaining communication with donors and recipients, and supporting stewardship of scholarship-related gifts
Supervisor Responsibilities: None

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the community college and its diverse student population.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation, stewardship, scholarship management, and nonprofit operations.
• Familiarity with scholarship management systems, donor software, and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret and apply donor criteria to ensure accurate scholarship awards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including donor correspondence and report preparation.
• Skilled in database management, financial tracking, and use of standard business software (Microsoft Office Suite, fundraising and scholarship software, etc.).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, donors, students, and community partners.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) years of experience in a foundation, development, or related business function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college or higher education experience
• Experience with scholarship management systems, donor databases, and nonprofit fundraising operations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 pounds with proper equipment; reasonable accommodations available.
• Light physical activity required; must be able to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in various formats.
• Primarily daytime hours with some evening and weekends to support College events and initiatives.

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours per Week

40+

Weeks per Year

52

Budgeted Hours per Year

2080

Temporary Position - Begin Date

Temporary Positions - End Date

Type of Position

Professional Staff - Non-Grant Funded

Hiring Salary Range Requested

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable)

Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S390P

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

05/01/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Advertising Summary

Internal Posting for Position, College Website

Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions

Job Duty Name

Description of Job Duty

• Manage and maintain the donor and scholarship databases, ensuring the accuracy of donor, gift, and award records, acknowledgments, and reports.
• Support the planning, development, and implementation of fundraising campaigns, including annual giving, planned giving, and grant support.
• Oversee the Foundation’s scholarship process, including coordination with Financial Aid and academic departments to:
• Maintain scholarship guidelines and criteria.
• Manage application and selection timelines.
• Communicate with scholarship applicants and recipients.
• Ensure donor intent is honored and funds are awarded and disbursed accurately.
• Track fund balances, spending rates, and recipient outcomes.
• Develop and manage employee giving program.
• Manage information for donor databases.
• Provide confidential assistance to donors and College departments regarding contributions.
• Exercise independent judgment and action, including making frequent decisions in accordance with delegated responsibilities.
• Serve as the back up to the Director of Development.
• Assist Director of Development with other projects and tasks as assigned.

Essential Duty?

Yes

Percentage Of Time

100