Executive Director of the BBCC Foundation

JOB Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for an Executive Director of the BBCC Foundation in the college's Foundation Department. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of an ongoing advancement program on behalf of the Big Bend Community College Foundation in fulfillment of its mission to actively and visibly support the mission of Big Bend Community College (BBCC). The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison to the Big Bend Community College Foundation Board, shaping board engagement and governance strategy, attending regular meetings, providing updates on fundraising performance and financial healthThis role is central to cultivating and sustaining relationships with individual donors, alumni, community leaders, and regional partners who are committed to supporting the transformative impact of community college education. This position works collaboratively with other campus departments in providing service to a diverse clientele including donors, students, families, faculty, staff, businesses, and community groups. To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.MissionServe as a BridgeStand as a LeaderSupport for SuccessOur guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity. Guiding PrinciplesHonor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving InstitutionAdvocate for Equity, Inclusion, & DiversityEmbrace our Workplace Norms Innovate ProactivelyModel IntegrityEducate AllIf you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College. This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by May 21, 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Foundation Board Leadership, Visioning, Planning and Development: Serve as the primary liaison between the College and the Foundation Board of Directors, fostering a collaborative, mission-driven partnership. Work as an effective partner with the Foundation Board in providing vision, strategy, and leadership. Guide and support the Foundation Board’s strategic planning, fundraising, and governance activities; prepare Board meeting materials including agendas, policies, and financial reports.Collaborate with the Foundation Board and college administration to develop a comprehensive advancement plan and approach that is consistent with the priorities of the organization as outlined in the BBCC Strategic Plan.Ensure Board members are informed, engaged, and supported in their roles, and actively participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new Board members.Monitor trends and issues affecting community college advancement to identify opportunities and threats to the Foundation’s mission and strategic initiatives. Recommend and facilitate implementation of appropriate action to maximize opportunities and mitigate threats.Uphold legal, ethical, and financial integrity through compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and Foundation bylaws. Advancement and Donor Relations: Serve as the Foundation’s lead fundraiser and principal gift officer by developing, implementing, and executing a comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategy aligned with Big Bend Community College’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term goals, including annual, major, planned, and future capital giving. Oversee and implement the Foundation’s advancement plan encompassing major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, alumni relations, special events, and other fundraising initiatives, ensuring measurable progress toward established fundraising objectives. Manage a portfolio of major and planned giving prospects, directing all phases of the donor life cycle including identification,