Executive Director

Executive Director, Advancement

The Executive Director, Advancement provides leadership and operational oversight for the Advancement and Foundation division and is responsible for the successful execution of fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, Foundation administration, scholarship operations, compliance activities, advancement services, and constituent engagement initiatives.

Reporting to the Vice President, Student Achievement, Advancement, and Sponsored Programs, the Executive Director, Advancement supervises Advancement and Foundation staff and provides leadership, accountability, and direction for the daily operations of the division. The position ensures the effective implementation of fundraising strategies, donor engagement efforts, stewardship programs, Foundation activities, and advancement initiatives that support student success and institutional priorities.

The position actively participates in fundraising activities and donor engagement efforts while providing leadership and support to advancement personnel in achieving fundraising goals and strengthening philanthropic support for the College.

The Executive Director is responsible for fostering a culture of service excellence, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring that Advancement and Foundation operations are effective, compliant, student and donor-centered, and aligned with the mission and strategic priorities of Jackson College.

The Executive Director provides operational leadership for the Advancement and Foundation division and is responsible for managing the systems, staff, processes, and activities that support fundraising success, donor engagement, stewardship, Foundation administration, scholarship operations, compliance, and constituent relations.

The Executive Director supervises advancement personnel and ensures the effective execution of fundraising and engagement strategies that advance student success and institutional priorities. The position provides leadership and accountability for fundraising performance, advancement operations, donor stewardship, Foundation activities, special events, scholarship administration, and regulatory compliance while fostering a culture of service excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Executive Director serves as a key liaison among advancement staff, College leadership, Foundation Directors, donors, alumni, volunteers, and community stakeholders. The position actively participates in fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, and relationship-building activities while supporting the Vice President, Student Achievement, Advancement and Sponsored Programs in advancing the College's philanthropic, Foundation, and resource development goals.

Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for Advancement and Foundation staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Establish annual fundraising goals, performance expectations, and measurable outcomes for advancement personnel and regularly evaluate progress toward established objectives.

Lead departmental planning efforts and ensure alignment between fundraising activities, donor engagement strategies, stewardship initiatives, Foundation priorities, and institutional goals.

Monitor fundraising performance, donor engagement activities, portfolio development, solicitation activity, stewardship outcomes, and departmental metrics, providing guidance and support to achieve established goals.

Conduct regular portfolio reviews and strategy discussions with advancement staff to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and strengthen fundraising performance.

Support advancement personnel in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention of donors through strategic coaching, mentorship, and collaborative planning.

Participate in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and engagement activities in partnership with advancement staff, the Vice President, Foundation Directors, volunteers, and College leadership.

Assist in the development and implementation of annual fundraising plans, donor engagement strategies, stewardship programs, and campaign activities designed to strengthen philanthropic support for the College.

Utilize fundraising data, donor trends, and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness, inform decision-making, and improve fundraising outcomes.

Promote professional development opportunities and continuous learning to strengthen staff effectiveness and fundraising success.

Ensure fundraising activities are conducted in accordance with Foundation policies, ethical fundraising standards, donor intent, and applicable laws and regulations.

Support implementation of Foundation policies, governance practices, and operational procedures.

Maintain Foundation records and documentation in accordance with applicable policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

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