Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Category: Management Confidential
Department: Office of the President
Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY
Position ID: 197494
The major responsibility of this position is to raise funds through the Dutchess Community College Foundation to provide enhanced excellence in education for the College. The AVP for Institutional Advancement is the primary interface between the College and its supporters. He/she reports directly to the College President and the Board of Directors of the Foundation, thus assuring close cooperation and coordination between the College and the Foundation.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the chief development officer of the College, helping to cultivate a culture of philanthropy by continually communicating the College's need for philanthropic support.
• Serves as the chief executive officer for the Foundation.
• Serves on the President's Executive Leadership Team and Cabinet.
• Serves on the Board and Executive Committee for the Foundation.
• Provides direct supervision to the Director of Development for Foundations, Corporate Giving and Donor Relations, the Gift Officer, and the Foundation's Executive Assistant as well as overall management of the Foundation staff.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the resource development activities of the College and the Foundation.
• Maintains ongoing coordination and communication between the Foundation and College administration.
• Oversees the planning and implementation of any focused fundraising campaigns in close collaboration with the President, Board members, consultants, and volunteers.
• Oversees the development and execution of ongoing planned giving and major gifts programs to raise funds for the Foundation.
• Responsible for working with consultants and outside experts as needed on campaigns, planned giving, major giving initiatives and in additional ways as required.
• Cultivates relationships with potential donors of significant gifts and implements appropriate recognition programs.
• Maintains ongoing contact with a portfolio of approximately 50 of the top donors and prospects and ensures that all are appropriately cultivated, solicited and stewarded.
• Serves as the Prospect Manager for all donors and prospects assigned to the College President.
• Develops both annual campaign goals and long-range strategic plans for the Foundation in collaboration with the College and Foundation Boards.
• Collaborates closely with all staff to foster and support positive donor relations and synergy among all current, past and prospective donors, as well as corporate and foundation supporters.
• Develops appropriate communication systems for various constituencies to promote the Foundation and its achievements to meet the Foundation's financial objectives.
• Assists the DCCF Board and Committees to select, recruit and retain the best possible Foundation Board members.
• Works closely with the College's marketing and public relations department to enhance the image of the Foundation and College in both the community and within the SUNY system.
• Oversees collaborations with other College departments on raising or managing funds raised through the Foundation.
• Works closely with the College's business office to account for all funds raised.
• Ensures that a dashboard is maintained to track overall fundraising revenue and expenses and other key metrics.
• Oversees the Foundation's administrative office to assure that Foundation and College needs are served efficiently and synergistically.
• Ensures that Foundation's organizational and administrative matters are attended to in a timely manner.
• Participates in departmental, divisional, and institutional committees and assessment activities as required.
• Manages special projects and other duties as assigned by the Foundation Board and/or College President.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• BA/BS in a related field (master's preferred), plus a minimum of 5 years of development experience.
• The successful candidate will have a full understanding of the community college mission and the ability to articulate its value and role.
• Must demonstrate progressive responsibility and a proven track record in fundraising.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must show a commitment to process leadership, teamwork, and consensus decision-making.
• Also necessary is an entrepreneurial spirit, proficiency in organizing and planning, and strong leadership and managerial skills.
• A proven record that demonstrates the ability to build effective relationships and teams, while promoting a positive performance culture.

Additional Information:
The performance of this work is primarily in-person and on-site. Flexible hours required; some travel will be necessary.

Employment will require a criminal background screening. It will also require references answer questions about known Title IX, sexual violence and sexual harassment, violations.

Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.


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About Dutchess Community College

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, DCC is part of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. A winner of the 2015 HEED Award for inclusiveness, DCC is dedicated to respecting individuality, embracing diversity and partnering with the community to achieve shared goals. The College welcomes applications from faculty and staff who share - and are anxious to support - the institution's values of Excellence, Access, Diversity, Collaboration and Accountability, and who are passionate about engaging with both students and the community.

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