Vice President of Advancement and CEO of the Foundation

BridgePoint Associates • Miami • 2m ago

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. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience. 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+ of years 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