Executive Director of the Foundation

About the role

The Executive Director is the President’s senior leader of fundraising activities and staff at the New College of Florida Foundation. This leader articulates the College’s case for philanthropic support, builds relationships, leverages networks, cultivates opportunities, obtains significant gifts, stewards the financial resources, and manages the Foundation staff, activities, and events to fulfill the institution’s mission.

The Executive Director leads the New College Foundation, Inc., which provides financial support for New College of Florida, the Honors College of the State of Florida. New College is on the leading edge of higher education reform, where students are taught how to think, not what to think. New College students receive a rigorous liberal arts education in an environment emphasizing free speech, respectful civil discourse, and the development of critical thinking skills.

The Executive Director reports to the Vice President of Advancement (or the CFO and Chief of Staff at New College) and provides support for the Chair of the Board and the Board of Directors of the Foundation. The Executive Director is also responsible for leading the Foundation’s staff of development professionals and, along with the Foundation Board’s Investment Committee, oversees the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) that manages the College’s endowment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the review and award of all Foundation-based student scholarships for current and incoming students.
• Work with the VP of Admissions to make presentations at coordinated admission events and orientation events to promote the Foundation and its purpose.
• Promote the Foundation’s scholarship impact on students at Admissions recruitment functions to raise awareness and prominence among parents of future students.
• Collaborate with other NCF leaders to understand program and funding needs, targeting and identifying interested donors and philanthropic organizations.
• Ensure compliance with donor intent and prior/future donor agreements.
• Develop relationships with and secure substantial gifts from high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic foundations, particularly in Manatee and Sarasota county communities.
• Participate in local civic and non-profit organizations’ activities to build greater visibility and support for the College in the community.
• Provide administrative support to the Foundation Board of Directors and its committees.
• Assist the Board Chair with Board development.
• Manage the Foundation’s major fundraising events.
• Formulate and adhere to an annual budget for the Foundation.
• Hire and supervise the Foundation’s professional and administrative staff.
• Develop a robust and interactive Alumni Committee within the Foundation to bridge the College and its alumni.
• Work with College administration, faculty, and staff on initiatives designed to raise the profile of New College in the donor community.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in the liberal arts.
• A record of personal success in fundraising.
• Increasing levels of responsibility for management of fundraising activities, volunteers, and staff in an institutional setting.