Vice President of Advancement and CEO of the Foundation
Higher Education
South Florida
Salary Range is Commensurate with Experience
Terrific Vice President of Advancement & Foundation CEO ("VP") position with a higher education institution in South Florida. The VP will develop, implement and manage fundraising strategies from various sources, including individual, corporate, and foundation giving. The successful candidate for this role will possess an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to design innovative approaches to fundraising (i.e., unique partnerships with individuals or companies in the South Florida region). The VP will also serve as an active member of the President's Cabinet, collaborating regularly with other members of the leadership team and the Board. This position will support the college's capital campaign efforts and maintain a donor portfolio that focuses on major gifts. The VP will also design various marketing and PR initiatives to drive fundraising efforts. This role will manage, mentor and train a team of fundraising professionals. Qualified candidates will have 8+ years of relevant experience, including time in a management role. Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with more extensive experience is required. This position is based in South Florida and operates in-person on a full time basis.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement unique and effective fundraising strategies to increase giving from individual, corporate, and foundation donors
- Provide moves management to a portfolio of major donors and prospects
- Work with the President and other senior leadership to advance college goals and priorities
- Collaborate with and support Board members in fundraising activities
- Prepare budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility in foundation operations
- Create and implement marketing and PR strategies related to fundraising activities
- Manage and mentor a team of fundraising professionals
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of relevant experience including time in a management role; higher education a plus
- Master's degree or Bachelor's degree and more extensive experience
- Demonstrated track record of leading teams to fundraising success while maintaining a personal portfolio
- Ability and desire to design and launch creative fundraising initiatives
- Highly energetic and passionate
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative organization
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Travel as needed for professional development and donor meetings
- Raiser's Edge or similar experience