Executive Director, Foundation
Confidential, Roxboro, NC, United States
Executive Director, Foundation
About the Company
Premier community college
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1970
Employees 201-500
Specialties
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About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Foundation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of a diverse fund development strategy, including prospect research, major gifts, annual giving, and corporate giving. This role also involves Foundation board recruitment and oversight, as well as working with administrative staff on events and college personnel to ensure best practices for the management of Foundation resources. The Executive Director must have excellent written and oral communication skills, effective project management, and organizational skills, and will provide leadership for the Foundation's activities.
Candidates for the Executive Director position must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of advancement or development experience, preferably in higher education or the non-profit sector. A Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is a preferred qualification. The role requires knowledge of best practices for fundraising, government and non-profit budgeting, and current trends in Foundations. The Executive Director will also be expected to have a strong understanding of the mission, goals, and strategic plan of the college, as well as the ability to promote a common purpose consistent with the college's goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management
About the Company
Premier community college
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1970
Employees 201-500
Specialties
transfer programs healthcare criminal justice agribusiness digital effects and animation cosmetology electrical power production public safety training welding early childhood human services information technology online courses free business seminars gunsmithing fine arts career training career and college promise high school program advanced manufacturing and mechatronics and business administration and accounting
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Foundation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of a diverse fund development strategy, including prospect research, major gifts, annual giving, and corporate giving. This role also involves Foundation board recruitment and oversight, as well as working with administrative staff on events and college personnel to ensure best practices for the management of Foundation resources. The Executive Director must have excellent written and oral communication skills, effective project management, and organizational skills, and will provide leadership for the Foundation's activities.
Candidates for the Executive Director position must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of advancement or development experience, preferably in higher education or the non-profit sector. A Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is a preferred qualification. The role requires knowledge of best practices for fundraising, government and non-profit budgeting, and current trends in Foundations. The Executive Director will also be expected to have a strong understanding of the mission, goals, and strategic plan of the college, as well as the ability to promote a common purpose consistent with the college's goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management
