Vice President of Advancement
Location: Demorest Georgia
Description: Piedmont College is looking of Vice President of Advancement right now, this career will be placed in Georgia. More details about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Piedmont College
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a comprehensive, private liberal arts college with campuses in Demorest and Athens, Georgia, seeks a visionary and energetic administrator to guide and dire! ct its fundraising and development programs as
Vice President for Advancement.
The college invites letters of application and nominations for this senior leadership opportunity.
Deadline for Applications is April 19, 2013.
The Leadership Opportunity
Chief fundraising officer of the college, the Vice President for Advancement reports directly to the President. The Vice President provides leadership for all advancement programs in support of the college’s mission and goals.
The Vice President for Advancement works collaboratively with the President, Board of Trustees, and donors at all levels. This senior officer develops both long-term and immediate strategies and programs for engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of constituents in all matters pertaining to the advancement and philanthropic support of the College.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Vice President for Advancement provides! overall leadership for fundraising and development programs. ! Areas of responsibilities include major gifts, annual fund, corporate and foundation gifts and sponsorships, planned giving, prospect research, advancement and alumni relations events, and development services. The Vice President also oversees marketing and communications.
The Vice President also will:
Provide leadership to and coordinate the resources of the development program, including planning and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies for foundations, corporations, and individual donors in order to meet the ongoing financial needs of the college
Oversee all resource development activities including capital campaigns, major gifts, special events, planned giving, prospect research, grant writing, donor cultivation, and stewardship program
Build relationships with key stakeholders, such as community members, foundations, and individuals, while expanding and diversifying the donor base through an ongoing cultivation and stewar! dship program
Manage a portfolio of major donors and coordinate President’s engagement in fundraising activities for the College
Develop, for the President and Board of Trustees’ approval, an integrated and prioritized set of fundraising goals and initiatives and communicate fundraising priorities throughout the organization
Establish and administer Advancement budgets and provide fundraising and budget reports to the President and Board of Trustees
Actively participate in the solicitation and stewardship of gifts and grants
Represent Piedmont College at events, to volunteer groups, and in the community with the goal of increasing the visibility of Piedmont College development priorities and needs
Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting organization development work and ensure the organization is in compliance with applicable requirements
Oversee marketing and communication! s efforts both internally and externally, including advertising, public! ations, and other forms of media
Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Trustees Advancement Committee
Develop and mentor an integrated development team and establish a work environment that fosters collaboration, respect, and excellence
Work with advancement staff to provide outstanding service to constituents
Assume related responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned
Download a profile on this opportunity at:
http://www.myersmcrae.com/skins/userfiles/file/PiedmontVPAdv.pdf
Piedmont College
Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is an independent, comprehensive, coeducational liberal arts institution in northeast Georgia. Enrollment is approximately 2,500 students, representing 20 states and 10 countries.
The college has two campuses. The traditional residential campus is in Demorest, in the foothills of the Appalachians, 70 miles north of Atlanta. The second campus is near downtown Ath! ens, with programming designed for commuting students. Both campuses offer undergraduate and graduate programs. The School of Education also provides graduate programs in numerous off-campus locations across north Georgia.
Piedmont is affiliated with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches and with the United Church of Christ. The college is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive community that cherishes academic freedom.
The student/faculty ratio is 14 to 1, and most professors hold a doctorate or the terminal degree in their field. Piedmont is known for the individual attention and one-on-one instruction provided by professors whose first commitment is to their students’ education.
The core curriculum covers nearly half of the total credits required for a degree. This ensures that all students gain a broad competence in the liberal arts, regardless of their field of specialization.
Piedmont offers majors ! in more than 44 disciplines and interdisciplinary studies that lead to ! Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. The college encourages study across multiple disciplines, and students can select related courses in different schools to create their own interdisciplinary degree program.
The college’s Walker School of Business offers the Master of Business Administration degree at both campuses. The Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts, Education Specialist, and the Doctor of Education degrees are available through the School of Education.
Piedmont promotes international and domestic travel opportunities for academic credit within a variety of study areas. Students also may study abroad for a semester at the University of Nottingham, England.
Piedmont is a member of the NCAA Division III, USA South Athletic Conference. The college also has active intramural teams in a variety of sports.
With a substantial endowment, Piedmont is able to prov! ide a high-quality education while maintaining tuition that is among the lowest of all private colleges in the state.
About Demorest, Georgia
Demorest is a picturesque rural community with many outdoor recreational activities. Atlanta and Athens are only short drives away, with additional cultural, entertainment, sports, and shopping opportunities. Demorest has a relatively low cost of living with desirable and affordable housing, quality schools, and excellent medical care.
Piedmont College is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications & Nominations
Send nominations, inquiries and letters of application, including a cover letter, resume, and references, to:
Piedmont-VP-Adv@myersmcrae.com
Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting is assisting Piedmont College with this search. The consultant team leader is
Kenny Daugherty,
Executive Vice President and COO.
Myers McRae Executive Sear! ch and Consulting
515 Mulberry Street, Suite 200
Maco! n, Georgia 31201
Job Requirements
Candidates must have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with appropriate academic preparation in related fields. A minimum of 10 years of experience in advancement work and demonstrated success in fundraising are required. Other qualifications include:
Expertise in budgeting and strategic planning that is results oriented
Superior negotiation, organizational, management, and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and achieve departmental goals
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
Ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors
Commitment to providing services in accordance to the mission and goals of the organization
Experience using Raiser’s Edge or similar development database programs
Experience in developing and implementing cohesive marketing strategies for complex o! rganizations with multiple constituencies
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Piedmont College.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:30:42 GMT
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