Associate Vice President, Advancement

Job Profile Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BC Foundation, the Associate Vice President (AVP) has primary responsibilities for development and alumni engagement within the Office of Advancement: lead the development team, that includes the annual fund, major gifts program, corporation/foundation and alumni engagement. Working closely with advancement colleagues, senior college administrators, faculty members, Broward College Foundation board directors, alumni volunteer leaders, high net worth individuals, and key business and civic leaders, the AVP of Advancement (Development & Alumni Engagement) will actively engage in implementing a broad-based fundraising plan.

  

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.  Master's Degree preferred.
• CFRE preferred. 

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Ten years of experience in fundraising, including over five years in management, preferably in higher education.
• Success in major gifts fundraising and prospect management.
• Success in alumni relations and engagement.
• Success in supervisory and team leadership.

 

Essential Functions:

Daily -50%: Leads the Major Gifts Program:

• Ensures that the development team is actively engaged in a sound and strategic prospect management process, employing effective actions for prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Ensures that the team is focused on priorities, that prospect strategies are sound, that advancement activities are aligned, and that appropriate initiatives are taken in a timely manner.
• Be personally responsible for cultivating and soliciting a significant number of high value prospects.
• Employs effective planned giving techniques to leverage gift opportunities.
• Serves as spokesperson for the college in various civic, community and professional settings at the local, state and national level; conduct speaking engagements to promote the mission and goals of the college.
• Communicates and negotiates professionally and effectively as a collaborator, decision maker and problem solver with a comprehensive knowledge in the field of higher education.
• Provides overall management for all annual fund, major gift and planned giving marketing initiatives and activities.

Daily -30%: leads the Alumni Engagement Program.

• Assesses the readiness of the College to engage alumni and track the Alumni Engagement Index (AEI), working with consultants as needed to conduct internal assessments and external studies.
• Develops alumni relations and engagement strategies, including priorities, timeframes, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Provides staff leadership and manage all aspects of alumni programs and engagement opportunities to promote alumni giving.
• Recruits and manages alumni members as volunteers to increase the BC goals and objectives for AEI.
• Manages the Alumni Engagement fundraising budgets.
• Oversees alumni PR, communications, collaborating with internal communications team to create content for the communications and talking points for the media.
• Oversees alumni engagement data, record keeping, evaluate progress towards goals, and prepare and present periodic reports on fundraising to the Foundation Board and senior administrators.

Daily -20%: Manages and supervises a Team of Advancement Professionals:

• Develops and implements an integrated fundraising plan, that uses performance metrics and key performance indicators in coordination with the BCF CEO.
• Works collaboratively with advancement officers to manage Office of Advancement activities, including annual giving, corporate giving, events, communications, records, and stewardship.
• Works collaboratively with district and campus administration to ensure a college-wide perspective while working towards effective attainment of district goals and objectives with respect to the planning and activities of the BC Foundation and activities
• Commits to creating and working in a collaborative and team-building environment. Communicates frequently and thoroughly with all levels of staff, as well as the college community, regarding campus initiatives and programs as well as all other issues that impact all employees.

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 and alumni relations.
• 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 mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of 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.
• 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.

Our Culture – At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

 

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

 

Job Title

Associate Vice President, Advancement

  

Position Number

P0023385

    

Job Status

Full time Regular

    

Department

Senior Executive Management

  

Location

Willis Holcombe Center

    

Pay Grade

213

    

Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

  

Work Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies

   

Hours Per Week

37.5

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. All previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

   

Designated Essential Personnel

No

   

FLSA Status

Exempt

   

Position Classification

Administrators

   

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to [email protected] or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf. 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.  You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

  

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [email protected].

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.