Executive Director of College Foundation and Institutional Advancement

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and College Foundation

Higher Education

Greater Houston Area

Salary: $105,000 to $137,000 per year + Great benefits

Terrific Executive Director of Foundation and Institutional Advancement position with a college in the Houston area. The Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring the foundation meets its fundraising goals by leveraging relationships with donors, corporations, and members of the community. The role will also manage the full lifecycle for a portfolio of major gift donors and work to cultivate and steward strong relationships with corporate partners. Ideal candidates will have excellent leadership skills and experience securing 6+ figure gifts. Candidates should have approximately 3+ years of related development experience, including time as a member of the management team. A Bachelor's degree is required. Experience with a higher education institution is preferred. Capital campaign experience is a plus. This position is based in the greater Houston area.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a fundraising program to support college and foundation priorities
2. Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising for a portfolio of principal ($100k+) and major ($10k+) gifts prospects
3. Ensure high levels of stewardship and proper use of gifts
4. Collaborate with the Board of Directors and College President on establishing goals and objectives for the Foundation
5. Oversee the Board of Directors; increase engagement, recruit new board members and mentor members on fundraising and donor relations
6. Manage the Foundation's financial operation, management of assets, and operational budget
7. Oversee Grant submissions (pre- and post-award)
8. Implement a comprehensive donor stewardship plan
9. Identify and solicit corporate giving partners
10. Manage and mentor a team of five development professionals

Qualifications:

1. Relevant development experience, including time in a management role; higher education experience preferred
2. Bachelor's degree required
3. Strong track record of securing 6+ figure major gifts from individuals and corporations
4. Possess the ability to serve as a frontline fundraiser and oversee the operations of the Foundation
5. Stellar team player, manager, and mentor
6. Knowledge of grants and funding sources
7. Experience with capital campaigns
8. CFRE certification a plus

Equal opportunity employer.