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College President plans and directs all policies, objectives, and initiatives for a single campus or institution. Develops and implements university mission and vision. Being a College President oversees all financial, academic, and operational functions. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, College President typically reports to Board of Trustee. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Philanthropy and Engagement - Vice President
  • Hope College
  • Holland, MI FULL_TIME

  • Position Title
    Philanthropy and Engagement - Vice President

    Classification Title
    Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

    Benefits Eligibility
    Benefits Eligibility

    Department
    Philanthropy & Engagement

    Job Description
    The Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement is a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformative journey of Hope College as it stands at the forefront of positive change in education and philanthropy.

    Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet and the senior leadership team, the Vice President provides leadership and direction for a staff of 40 members in the areas of philanthropy, alumni and family engagement and philanthropy services.

    The Vice President will create and implement a strategic plan for enhanced major gift fundraising and overall philanthropic giving to the college. The plan will more precisely identify prospective major gift donors and create optimal portfolios for gift officers and include multi-year and annual goals for all philanthropy team members. Such a plan will lay the foundation for a future campaign. The Vice President will advise and support the President and Board of Trustees in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts.

    The Vice President will develop strong relationships with faculty and staff to understand program needs and coordinate and prioritize requests to potential donors, as well as oversee and manage the budget for the philanthropy division.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
    • Oversee and direct all fundraising activity for Hope College; provide and implement a strategic plan that increases philanthropic giving to, and alumni involvement with, the College.
    • Provide visionary and strategic leadership that allows all members of the philanthropy team to understand their roles and contribute ideas to achieve individual and team goals.
    • Advise the President and Board of Trustees on best practices related to donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitations; together, cast the vision and mission of the college into fundraising priorities.
    • Build meaningful relationships with the senior administration and faculty in order to learn about fundraising priorities and enlist their support in all fundraising activities.
    • Advise and prepare the President to cultivate major gift donors.
    • Establish and solicit a personal portfolio of prospective donors.
    • Establish appropriate performance and accountability measurements for the College’s major gift fundraising operation.
    • Ensure that high-quality prospect research, database and stewardship functions are supporting fundraising goals.
    • Manage the administrative functions of the college philanthropy program, including budget preparation and adherence, legal issues, preparation of policies and procedures and execution of donor agreements in order to improve quality and to maintain regulatory compliance.
    • Represent Hope College at community and college-sponsored events.
    • Perform those duties and responsibilities as may be requested by the College President.

    Qualifications
    • An enthusiastic commitment and ability to articulate the mission of Hope College as a Christian liberal arts college.
    • An ability to both inspire and encourage Hope College leadership, Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and philanthropy team to embrace a culture of philanthropy and to achieve fundraising goals and objectives.
    • An ability to design, implement and execute a fundraising plan, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and recognition strategies for major gifts, annual fund, planned giving and corporate and foundation giving.
    • A Christ-centered leader who personally lives out a strong commitment to the Christian faith, leads others by following Jesus and prioritizes his/her own spiritual formation and respects that of others. S/he is an active member of a Christian faith community.
    • A minimum of ten years of successful major and principal gift fundraising experience in a leadership position is required.
    • Previous experience identifying and securing transformational gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
    • Previous experience identifying and securing six and seven-figure gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
    • Capacity to educate about and prioritize fundraising activities for the College President and Board of Trustees.
    • A proven ability to create a collaborative environment and lead a professional team in accomplishing goals.
    • An ability to manage staff, developing useful data models to identify prospective individual major gift donors.
    • A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a broad spectrum of people, including faculty, staff, volunteers, donors, prospects and College leadership.
    • A “can-do” entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to pitch in to help the team.
    • An ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends; travel extensively to meet prospective donors.
    • Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred.

    Physical Demands
    This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

    Pre-employment Screenings
    All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    2023-199SR

    Job Posting Open Date
    01/25/2024

    Job Posting Close Date

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

    Is this position available for sponsorship
    No

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Please visit our job posting for more information about this opportunity.

    To express your interest in the Vice President of Philanthropy and Engagement
    opportunity at Hope College, please submit the following materials in confidence to KatyBelle Edwards at kedwards@bryantgrp.com:
    • Your resume of qualifications.
    • A letter of interest describing your (1) sense of calling to this described role and (2) your personal commitment to engaging and supporting all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college, grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations.


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Washtenaw Community College - Vice President for Academics and Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Academic Career & Executive Search
  • Ann Arbor, MI FULL_TIME
  • Washtenaw Community College Vice President for Academics and Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Washtenaw Community College in its search for Vice Presid...
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President
  • Andrews University
  • Berrien Springs, MI FULL_TIME
  • The University president is the chief executive officer of the institution and reports to the Board of Trustees. The president appoints the remainder of the administrative team with confirmation by th...
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President
  • McConnell Communications, Inc.
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Digital Media Manager Job Description McConnell Communications, Inc. McConnell Communications is seeking a highly motivated, adept digital media manager to work at its Detroit-based business. Our firm...
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President
  • Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Rochester, MI FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionThe Mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and resources in order to advance business development in partnership with civic, cultural, and ed...
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College Completion Coach
  • Michigan College Access Network
  • Lansing, MI OTHER
  • Open Positions are Located at the Following Schools: Ferris State University, Henry Ford College, Kellogg Community College, Lake Superior State University, Mott Community College, Muskegon Community ...
  • 1 Month Ago
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  • Buffalo, NY
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  • Greenville, NC
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President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Korn Ferry Executive Search
  • Providence, RI
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About Michigan

Michigan consists of two peninsulas that lie between 82°30' to about 90°30' west longitude, and are separated by the Straits of Mackinac. The 45th parallel north runs through the state—marked by highway signs and the Polar-Equator Trail—along a line including Mission Point Light near Traverse City, the towns of Gaylord and Alpena in the Lower Peninsula and Menominee in the Upper Peninsula. With the exception of two small areas that are drained by the Mississippi River by way of the Wisconsin River in the Upper Peninsula and by way of the Kankakee-Illinois River in the Lower Peninsula, Michigan...
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