POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Grand Valley State University
Position Title: Associate Director, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Required Qualifications and Education:
The Associate Director of the Johnson Center will have demonstrated ability
to work in a diverse team to develop and implement sophisticated and
effective strategic and business plans; successful nonprofit senior
management skills such as fund-raising and project management; thorough
understanding of history, legal framework, and ongoing issues in the
foundation and nonprofit sector; practical experience in the nonprofit and
philanthropic sectors; exceptional communication skills, both written and
oral; and diplomatic skills needed to effectively work with a wide array of
internal and external constituencies.
The Associate Director position requires three to five years’ experience in
senior leadership positions in nonprofit or grantmaking foundation
organizations with demonstrated success in managing complex relationships
with a proven track record in fund-raising. A master’s degree is required
and a Ph.D. is preferred.
Responsibilities – Essential Functions:
In this role, the Associate Director will support the creation of strategy
and budget for the Johnson Center and its programs; establish and maintain
relationships with community, local, state and national foundations and
organizations; raise ongoing philanthropic support and maintain
relationships with foundation and corporate partners; and represent the
Johnson Center at various university and community events and with the media.
As a member of the Johnson Center’s leadership team, the Associate Director
will prepare and present proposals for support; participate as a lead
strategist in a center-wide development process to secure support for
Johnson Center’s priorities and actively build relationships through
stewardship to encourage continued as well as increased gifts from key
stakeholders.
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full-time, non-tenure administrative
professional appointment.
Department/Division: Johnson Center for Philanthropy/College of Community
and Public Service
Campus: Pew Campus, Grand Rapids
How To Apply: Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Include a cover letter,
resume, and three references. The online system will allow you to attach
these documents electronically.
Application Deadline Date: Review will begin immediately and continue until
position is filled.
Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu
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