Moorpark College Foundation Development Officer

Position Overview (Hourly- Part time $35-40) depending on Experience 

Step into a career-defining opportunity at Moorpark College, a nationally recognized leader in student success, innovation, and equity. As Development Officer, you’ll help to shape the future of philanthropy and programming for a college serving over 15,000 students annually.
This is a pivotal role with the opportunity to lead bold initiatives, including a capital campaign to build a new amphitheater that will expand access to arts, culture, and community events. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, engage donors at every level, and play a pivotal role in elevating Moorpark College’s visibility, resources, and impact.

Primary Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

• Work with the CDO to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with institutional goals.
• Set and achieve annual fundraising targets across multiple channels, including annual giving, major gifts and capital campaigns.
• Lead major fundraising initiatives, including planned giving and donor acquisition efforts.

 
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Manage and grow a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Expand the President’s Circle program with strategic cultivation and engagement.
• Oversee donor recognition and stewardship communications to build loyalty and long-term giving.

 
Grants Management

• Research and write compelling grant proposals aligned with academic and capital priorities.
• Cultivate relationships with foundation and government funders.
• Ensure timely reporting and compliance with grant requirements.

 
Events

• Plan and execute cultivation and fundraising events that engage donors and strengthen community connections.
• Collaborate across departments to align event outcomes with fundraising goals.

 
Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with communications, finance, and academic teams to integrate fundraising into college-wide priorities.
• Support and guide the Foundation Board in development strategy and donor engagement.

 
Database & Reporting

• Maintain accurate donor and gift records in the Bloomerang CRM system.
• Prepare regular reports for the Executive Director, Foundation Board, and college leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification a plus.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or advancement, preferably in higher education or a mission-driven nonprofit.
• Proven ability to secure gifts from individuals and institutions.
• Demonstrated success in capital campaigns or major fundraising initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using CRM systems (Bloomerang preferred) for donor management and reporting.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and collaboration.
• Passion for educational equity, access, and student achievement.

Success in the First Year
The successful candidate will demonstrate early impact through:

• Securing early campaign commitments, including a lead or anchor gift for the amphitheater.
• Growing annual giving revenue and expanding the donor base.
• Increasing engagement in the President’s Circle with new and retained donors.
• Planning and executing at least one high-impact fundraising or cultivation event, annually.
• Submitting multiple grant proposals, with at least one new institutional funder secured.
• Enhancing donor operations through CRM efficiencies and actionable reporting.
• Building collaborative relationships across departments and aligning development work with college priorities.