Assistant Vice President, Scholarships

OUR MISSION | REMARKABLE IMPACT

Remarkable impact is the heart of Foundation For The Carolinas’ mission, and the driving force behind our mission is the collective impact of thousands of nonprofits, families, companies, and organizations who partner with us to amplify the power of giving.

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Scholarships provides strategic, programmatic, and administrative leadership for multiple Foundation for the Carolinas (FFTC) scholarship programs. The AVP oversees program strategy, application management, relationship management, and payment processing while consistently meeting departmental deadlines and exceeding client and partner expectations. This position requires a strong service orientation combined with in-depth knowledge of scholarship administration, financial aid processes, and applicable regulations.

The AVP, Scholarships builds and sustains effective relationships with donors, community partners, school officials, parents, and students to ensure high-quality service delivery and program outcomes. In partnership with the VP and Director, Scholarships, the AVP supports the expansion of FFBP as an affiliate of the Foundation by providing strategic leadership for the organization’s signature fundraising event, including sponsorship development, donor engagement, and direct solicitation to achieve revenue and stewardship.

The AVP, Scholarships will provide dedicated relationship management, grantmaking expertise, day-to-day oversight, and strategic support for clients within Foundation for Black Philanthropy (FFBP), which was established to promote economic self-reliance, equal opportunity, leadership development, and cultural awareness within the Black community. In addition to direct client responsibilities, the AVP, Scholarships may lead or support project management initiatives related to sales, stewardship, product development, and marketing and communications, as assigned by the VP and Director, Scholarships.

The functions of this position are largely self-directed and require initiative, independence, strong attention to detail, and a high level of client service.

• Collaborate with the VP and Director, Scholarships and the Philanthropic Advancement Team to develop new scholarship fund agreements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, and community-based organizations.
• Ensure scholarship disbursements comply with Foundation policies, procedures, and individual fund agreements.
• Stay informed of legislation, best practices, and emerging trends related to community foundation scholarship programs.

• In collaboration with the VP and Director, Scholarships, the AVP, Scholarships will implement, coordinate, and manage FFTC scholarship programs, including the development of new agreements, oversight of existing agreements, and ongoing engagement with donors and students.
• Coordinate and support at least one annual grantmaking cycle for each assigned client, including:
  • Applicant consultation and guidance
  • Proactive relationship-building with community organizations aligned with client priorities
  • Preparation, distribution, processing, and review of grant applications
  • Presentation of applications for board or committee decision-making
  • Execution of approved grants, including payment processing and evaluation tracking
  • Serve as a primary liaison between applicants, scholarship and grant recipients, and other stakeholders, providing clear information and program guidance.
• Maintain complex individual and organizational records within the Foundation’s database; produce reports, queries, and mailing lists as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate financial reports.
• Assist with planning and execution of scholarship and FFBP-related events, including workshops and luncheons.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations governing scholarship funds.

• Provide strategic guidance and administrative support to volunteer scholarship and grant committees.
• Partners with committee chairs to recruit members, coordinate committee activities, and plan…