Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations, Executive Director of the Foundation

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POSITION: Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations, Executive Director of the Foundation

Bucks County Community College seeks an experienced leader and frontline fundraiser to serve as Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the BCCC Foundation (Vice President for Advancement). We seek someone to join our vibrant community to help us increase philanthropy by engaging alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations as partners in supporting our mission of changing lives and improving our communities through accessible and affordable high-quality education and workforce development.

Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President for Advancement is a member of the college cabinet, leads a team of advancement and alumni relations professionals, and facilitates the work of dedicated volunteers on the Alumni Council and BCCC Foundation board.

The next Vice President for Advancement has the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing advancement operation for one of Pennsylvania's top community colleges with high academic standards and a strong transfer rate, a responsive and broad portfolio of workforce training programs, strong and supportive government, community and corporate relationships, and dedicated volunteer groups, all situated in one of the most dynamic and desirable locations in the country. An exciting opportunity for the next Vice President of Advancement will be to plan and lead the College's first comprehensive capital campaign since 2019.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dynamic and focused leader with experience developing high performing teams, motivating and guiding volunteers, and increasing philanthropic gifts.

• Proven success in having raised major gifts and understand the workings of high-quality fundraising operations.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or higher and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a management position

• Experience in managing and leading goal-oriented teams and in planning development strategies

• Experience building prospect pools from scratch and developing case for support materials

• A track record of success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts and meeting fundraising goals

• Experience planning board meetings and engaging volunteers

• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with a particular sensitivity to working with College leaders, faculty, and volunteers

• Impeccable writing, presentation skills, and ability to use various technologies

• A passion for higher education and the capacity to clearly communicate the mission and value of Bucks County Community College

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SALARY Commensurate with background and experience

BENEFITS

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

APPOINTMENT/ DEADLINE

Consideration of applications will begin on November 21, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

APPLICATION

Applications must include a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidate's interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials.

Questions about the process should be addressed to Urszula Zak (Deputy Chief of Staff to the President) at Urszula.Zak@bucks.edu or (215) 968-8221.

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Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.