ABOUT MOUNT TAMALPAIS COLLEGE
The mission of Mount Tamalpais College (MTC) is to provide an intellectually rigorous, inclusive Associate of Arts degree program and college preparatory program, free of charge, to people at San Quentin State Prison; to expand access to quality higher education for incarcerated people; and to foster the values of equity, civic engagement, independence of thought, and freedom of expression. Mount Tamalpais College is a national leader in providing quality higher education opportunities to incarcerated people and in expanding access to higher education within California’s prison system and nationwide. In recognition of our work, the organization was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in 2015.
Mount Tamalpais College (MTC) is currently in a period of tremendous growth. After twenty years of operating a robust higher education extension site degree program at San Quentin, the organization is nearing independent accreditation. This major step requires the building out of extensive infrastructure, including in the realms of institutional effectiveness, data management, and information technology and library services, among other critical systems.
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POSITION OVERVIEW
As a member of the Executive Team, the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will provide innovative leadership and strategic vision to all aspects of the College’s development and communication efforts, and work collaboratively with team members to establish and execute a plan for significant institutional growth. They will be responsible for the creation and implementation of a comprehensive, strategic advancement program in all areas of fund-raising, donor cultivation, communications and outreach. The CAO will maintain a portfolio of major donors and will be primarily responsible for securing major gifts aimed at meeting the strategic goals of the College’s leadership and its programs.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Chief Advancement Officer reports directly to the President and will manage a team of four talented development and communications staff. The CAO is a member of the senior executive team which includes five senior leaders for the College.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
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