Executive Director,Foundation Job Sanford area,Florida USA,Management

Responsibilities

The Executive Director of the Foundation for Seminole State Collegeof Florida serves as the Foundation’s chief advancement officer anda member of the College’s executive leadership team, providing strategic leadership for philanthropic and resource development,Foundation governance, financial stewardship, external relations,and operations. Reporting to the College President, the Executive Director works closely with the President, Foundation Board of Directors, College leadership, and external stakeholders to secureand steward resources, strengthen strategic partnerships, and advance the College’s mission and priorities.

The position provides executive-level counsel on advancement, organizational, financial,and strategic matters while ensuring the effective leadership andlong-term sustainability of the Foundation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leads the development and execution of comprehensivefundraising strategies, including annual giving, major gifts,capital campaigns, corporate partnerships, private contributions,public and private grants, state-funded initiatives, and planned giving, to advance College priorities.

Serves as Executive Officer of the Foundation, providing strategic leadership for Board of Director operations, governance,policy development, and long-term strategic planning.

Oversees donor cultivation and stewardship programs to promoteconsistent and meaningful engagement, donor retention, and alignment with donor interests and College priorities.

Collaborates with College leadership and campus stakeholders toadvance the College’s role as the primary provider of higher education in Seminole County and strengthen institutional and external partnerships.

Represents the Foundation and College in a professional and positive manner by demonstrating a commitment to Seminole State’score values and service standards and effectively communicating the Foundation’s and College’s missions, visions, programs, and services to relevant stakeholders.

Coordinates Foundation advancement activities with College Relations, Marketing, and Government relations to strengthen public relations, community engagement, special events, advocacy, and funding initiatives supporting College priorities.

Develops and maintains relationships with donors, corporations,foundations, government entities, community organizations, andother external partners to identify funding opportunities and strengthen philanthropic support for the college.

Provides oversight for the Foundation’s alumni program to strengthen lifelong engagement and build a robust alumni donorpipeline.

Develops and strategically initiates a planned giving program which will supplement and enhance all other fund development programs. Works with community agencies and representatives to encourage, solicit, and recognize bequests, life insurance,annuities, and other appropriate giving instruments.

Facilitates continuous development of the Foundation’s Board of Directors through the selection process, orientation, engagement,thoughtful communications, education, committee involvement, and interfaces with College and Foundation personnel, donors,prospects, and legislative officials.

Supervises the Grants Office to align philanthropic and grantseeking strategies, maximizing opportunities for the College.

Oversees the internal financial control processes and communicates with Foundation auditors, the Foundation Board, andkey College officials regarding financial processes and statements to ensure the integrity of the Foundation’s financial reporting

Recommends an annual budget for Board of Directors’ approval and prudently manages the Foundation’s resources to achieve orexceed goals while leading strategic planning efforts that support the Foundation’s long-term…

Executive Director, Foundation