Chief Advancement Officer

　　Salary: $143,257.00 - $159,174.00 Annually

　　Job Type: Full-Time

　　Job Number: 000000

　　Closing:

　　Location: University Center Campus - 2200 Dendrinos Drive, Traverse City

　　Division: Office of Advancement

　　Summary & Qualifications:

　　Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Northwestern Michigan College Foundation in the search for a Chief Advancement Officer.

　　The Chief Advancement Officer will serve as the Vice President of College Advancement as well as Executive Director of the NMC Foundation and will be responsible for all fundraising efforts of the Foundation in direct support of the College's mission and strategic plan. The Chief Advancement Officer will provide strategic leadership in the raising and management of philanthropic resources across all programs and operating units of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC). The Chief Advancement Officer will provide executive administrative leadership to the College's public relations, marketing, and communications functions, through the Associate Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing, and Communications. The Chief Advancement Officer will partner with the Vice President of Student Services on enrollment marketing as well as engage with the community, alongside the President and Vice President Strategic Initiatives, to foster community connections and develop strategic partnerships. The Chief Advancement Officer will also provide executive leadership and oversight for the College's Dennos Museum Center, International Affairs Forum, and WNMC radio station. Given the Chief Advancement Officer's charge, the successful candidate will be an astute relationship builder with an ability to engage with programs across the College and throughout the community. While strengthening existing relationships, the Chief Advancement Officer will develop new relationships and partnerships that build the College's visibility, appeal, community impact, and financial resources.

　　PREFERRED COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

　　Northwestern Michigan College seeks a Chief Advancement Officer with

　　• a commitment to the mission of Northwestern Michigan College-to deliver lifelong learning opportunities to transform lives and enrich communities;

　　• progressive executive leadership experience including administrative experience in higher education or an industry of similar complexity and scope;

　　• knowledge of current and emerging best practices in fundraising and philanthropy as well as experience raising and managing philanthropic resources;

　　• experience serving as an advisor to institutional leadership on strategic and operational planning;

　　• an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and a results-oriented, relationship-driven, and high-performance leadership approach;

　　• an ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, fast-paced environment; and

　　• an ability to develop and maintain dynamic, trusting relationships and work productively with a broad range of stakeholders, including donors, program managers and faculty, board members, and members of the wider Traverse City community.

　　A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least five years of experience as a seasoned leader with practical experience in both fundraising and organizational advancement is preferred for this position.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　The Chief Advancement Officer will

　　• provide strategic leadership in the raising and management of philanthrop