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Vice President of Advancement

Company:
Flint Hills Technical College
Job Location:
Emporia, Kansas
Category:
Administrative Vice Presidents
Type:
Full-Time
Email:

Flint
Hills Technical College is seeking a dynamic and relationship-focused leader to
serve as Vice President of
Advancement. This position leads the fundraising and
development efforts of the Flint Hills Technical College Foundation, playing a
vital
role in advancing the College’s mission through donor engagement,
community partnerships, grant development, alumni relations, and strategic
fundraising initiatives.

The
Vice President of Advancement is responsible for coordinating all development
and fundraising
activities of the Foundation for the benefit of Flint Hills
Technical College. This position provides strategic leadership, management,
oversight, and evaluation of development activities designed to increase
private and corporate support, including the cultivation and
solicitation of
major gifts.

The
Vice President works collaboratively with college employees, Foundation Board
members, alumni,
donors, community leaders, and business partners to strengthen
relationships and maximize the college’s ability to serve the community. This
is an on-site position.

Compensation
and Benefits:

  • Full-time,
    exempt position, 12 months/year
  • Salary
    commensurate with experience
  • 100%
    employer-paid health insurance for the employee
  • KPERS
    retirement plan benefit

Key
Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement Foundation
    fundraising and development strategies
  • Cultivate
    and solicit major
    gifts from individuals, businesses, and organizations
  • Coordinate Foundation Board
    and committee meetings
  • Plan and oversee fundraising
    events and donor engagement activities
  • Maintain donor and alumni
    databases
  • Collaborate with the College
    to strengthen alumni relations and establish alumni engagement initiatives
  • Prepare
    Foundation financial
    reports and coordinate annual audit activities
  • Represent the Foundation and the
    College at community and
    college events

Qualifications

Qualified
candidates should possess:

  • Knowledge of
    institutionally
    related foundations and higher education fundraising
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related
    field preferred
  • Experience working with public and
    private businesses, institutions, organizations and agencies in promoting,
    establishing and
    maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.
  • At least three years of
    progressively responsible experience in development,
    fundraising,
    marketing, communications, or related fields
  • Demonstrated success in
    fundraising and relationship building
  • Strong written, verbal,
    organizational, and leadership skills
  • Experience working with
    nonprofit organizations,
    colleges, or universities preferred
  • Ability to work occasional
    evenings and weekends

Application
Process:

To apply, please
send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references to Human Resources at hr@fhtc.edu.

The FHTC Foundation Board reserves
the right to withdraw advertised positions at any time
prior to hiring.

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