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Grants and Development Officer

Owensboro Community & Technical College
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Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Title

Grants and Development Officer

Department

HealthForce Kentucky 

Job Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt, Band 13

College Name

Owensboro Community & Technical College 

Job Type

Full-time

Campus Location

Owensboro, KY

Work Months

12 months

 

College Overview: 

Established through a grant from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, HealthForce Kentucky operates in partnership with Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC)—a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in western Kentucky. OCTC is one of 16 colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and offers certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in both liberal arts and technical education.

 

Benefits: 
Through its affiliation with OCTC, HealthForce Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that values excellence, innovation, and creativity. Benefits include:

  • Exceptional health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
  • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for employees, spouses, and dependents
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match on a 5% employee contribution
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Strong work-life balance
  • 9.5 paid holidays annually
  • Two-week paid institutional closure at the end of December (for qualifying positions)
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: 
HealthForce Kentucky – Owensboro, KY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing pipelines and pathways for P-12 and postsecondary students to enter healthcare professions throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 

Learn more about:
HealthForce Kentucky:  HealthForce Kentucky – Owensboro, Kentucky
OCTC: https://owensboro.kctcs.edu
Owensboro and surrounding areas: https://visitowensboro.com

HealthForce Kentucky, in partnership with OCTC, is seeking a qualified and motivated individual for the position of Grants and Development Officer. This executive leadership role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for leading all fundraising efforts for the organization.

This position will develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy with the support of the CEO and Board of Directors, including individual donor cultivation, grant writing, donor relations, corporate partnerships, and stewardship programs. This position requires regular travel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Fundraising Strategy and Program Development
  • Develop and maintain a written fundraising plan, in collaboration with the CEO and Board
  • Set measurable goals, budgets, and timelines for fundraising initiatives.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to the CEO.
  • Work with the marketing team to develop compelling promotional materials.
  • Ensure alignment between organizational operations and fundraising activities.
  • Maintain relationships with community partners, civic groups, and local/state/federal officials.
  • Oversee fundraising program budgets.

 

  • Donor Research and Prospecting
  • Research prospective donors. 
  • Qualify prospective donors.
  • Maintain pipeline of donor prospects.
  • Actively maintain a database of donors and prospective donors and ensure accuracy of that database.

 

  • Donor Engagement and Direct Fundraising
  • Engage prospective donors via phone, email, and direct visits (requires travel)
  • Provide tours of HealthForce Kentucky facilities and facilitating introductions with key personnel.
  • Actively follow up with prospective donors and maintaining 
  • Involve others (CEO, Board Members, and others) in fundraising activities as necessary and appropriate.
  • Fundraising Programs
  • Manage an overarching fundraising program strategy that includes multiple program components.
  • Plan for and conduct an annual giving campaign.
  • Manage a major gift program.
  • Establish opportunities for planned gifts.
  • Seek and manage grants, contracts, and philanthropic funds from foundations, corporations, state, and federal agencies that support the mission of HealthForce Kentucky
  • Donor Relations 
  • Develop a donor relations and stewardship program that adequately recognizes donors for their contributions to HealthForce Kentucky
  • Establish and administer policies and procedures that maintain the highest level of stewardship and integrity in overseeing the investments and use of gifts, including but not limited to endowments.
  • Develop tools and opportunities for regular communication with donors.
  • Seek long-term donor commitments.

Additional Skills:

  • Advanced knowledge of current fundraising principles and practices, capacity to provide visionary leadership for fundraising efforts, and oversee the progressive growth of an alumni giving and major donor development program.
  • Success in meeting fundraising goals, including demonstrated experience with donor solicitation and cultivation, caseload management, and identifying and securing major high value gifts.
  • Possess a strong commitment to excellence in education while working with a diverse population. 
  • Interact and communicate professionally.
  • Work collaboratively and be a team player.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple concurrent activities.
  • Ability for frequent travel. 

Qualifications:
Master’s degree with eight (8) years’ relevant work experience or equivalent.

Must have a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.


Application Process:

  • Applicants must complete and submit:
  • Online application
  • Cover letter
  • Resume/CV/Portfolio
  • Copy of all college transcripts. Official transcripts are due within 30 days of hire. 
  • Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.
  • Positions are based on a term contract, with the expectation of continuance based on performance.


Application Deadline: 

Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.