EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & CAMPAIGN

Joshua Nelson

 

ADM-0950 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & CAMPAIGN

Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high-quality, affordable education. The College offers several degree options, including certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, baccalaureate degrees in selected programs and continuing education courses.

The first and largest non-profit institution of higher education in Broward County, our campuses and centers serve more than 66,000 students annually. Our diverse student body represents 150 countries of origin and we are proud to consistently be one of the country's top producers of associate degrees to minorities.

As an equal access and employment opportunity institution we are committed to a tradition of increasing and retaining an intellectually, culturally, and ethnically diverse student body and workforce in an effort to increase the success of our students, faculty, and staff while strengthening our local and global communities.

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Executive Director of Development & Campaign has three primary responsibilities within the Office of Advancement: lead the major gifts program, direct all Broward College fundraising campaigns, and manage a team of advancement professionals. Working closely with advancement colleagues, senior college administrators, faculty members, Broward College Foundation board directors, volunteer leaders, high net worth individuals, and key business and civic leaders, the Executive Director of Development & Campaign will actively engage in implementing a broad-based fundraising plan. Performs related work as directed.

First review of applications will be: 07/22/13

Minimum Education: Master's Degree required.

Minimum Experience/Training: Ten years experience in fundraising, including over eight years in management, preferably in higher education. Success in major gifts fundraising and prospect management. Success in fundraising campaign management. Success in supervisory and team leadership. Proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to implement development short-term and long-term planning needs, including goals and objectives, and action plans.
• Firm grasp of all aspects of fund development.
• Outstanding writing, communication and analytical skills.
• Strong creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, tasks and priorities.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills.
• Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's diversity goals in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse staff.
• Broad understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences.
• Broad understanding of the structure, operations, human resources and finances of the College and the complexities of their interdependencies.
• Ability to translate College-wide strategies and priorities into strategic and operational plans and policies for own area.
• Ability to understand the impact of own area on the College and to contribute to the development of the College's strategic plan.
• Proven leadership skills and managerial expertise, and ability to motivate and empower direct and indirect reports to achieve priorities and expectations for own area.
• Ability to forecast and manage budgets and other resource requirements for area of responsibility.
• Ability to partner with others across the College and externally develops strategies and plans to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
• Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.

Close date: Open Until Filled

How to Apply for Broward College Positions:

Apply on-line through https://jobs.broward.edu.

A complete online employment application form is required with the following requested documents.