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BridgePoint Associates

Executive Director of College Foundation and Institutional Advancement

BridgePoint Associates, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and College Foundation

Higher Education

Greater Houston Area

Salary: $105,000 to $137,000 per year + Great benefits

Terrific Executive Director of Foundation and Institutional Advancement position with a college in the Houston area. The Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring the foundation meets its fundraising goals by leveraging relationships with donors, corporations, and members of the community. The role will also manage the full lifecycle for a portfolio of major gift donors and work to cultivate and steward strong relationships with corporate partners. Ideal candidates will have excellent leadership skills and experience securing 6+ figure gifts. Candidates should have approximately 3+ years of related development experience, including time as a member of the management team. A Bachelor's degree is required. Experience with a higher education institution is preferred. Capital campaign experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a fundraising program to support college and foundation priorities

Manage the full lifecycle of fundraising for a portfolio of principal ($100k+) and major ($10k+) gifts prospects

Ensure high levels of stewardship and proper use of gifts

Collaborate with the Board of Directors and College President on establishing goals and objectives for the Foundation

Oversee the Board of Directors; increase engagement, recruit new board members and mentor members on fundraising and donor relations

Manage the Foundation's financial operation, management of assets, and operational budget

Oversee Grant submissions (pre- and post-award)

Implement a comprehensive donor stewardship plan

Identify and solicit corporate giving partners

Manage and mentor a team of five development professionals

Qualifications:

Relevant development experience, including time in a management role; higher education experience preferred

Bachelor's degree required

Strong track record of securing 6+ figure major gifts from individuals and corporations

Possess the ability to serve as a frontline fundraiser and oversee the operations of the Foundation

Stellar team player, manager, and mentor

Knowledge of grants and funding sources

Experience with capital campaigns

CFRE certification a plus

Equal opportunity employer.

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