Greenville Technical College · 14 hours ago
019697 Executive Director - Greenville Tech Foundation
, , US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expGreenville Technical College is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in South Carolina and they are seeking an Executive Director for the Greenville Tech Foundation. The role involves strategic fundraising leadership, community engagement, and organizational management to support the foundation's mission and enhance the college's visibility and influence.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and implement activities associated with an annual fund campaign, major gifts and gift planning, increase endowed funds, capital campaigns, constituent relations, and all other activities within the mission of the Greenville Tech Foundation and Greenville Technical College
Oversee all holdings of the Greenville Tech Foundation
Direct and manage the staff of the Greenville Tech Foundation
Direct and lead major capital campaigns aligned with academic and facility master plans, ensuring strong fundraising strategies for capital needs, endowments, and annual giving initiatives
Implement sophisticated, data-informed development practices across all phases of donor engagement including, but not limited to, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and planned giving to grow sustainable philanthropic support
Establish and maintain modern, high-impact fundraising, marketing, and public relations programs, ensuring practices align with the latest standards and innovations in the nonprofit and higher-education advancement sectors
Enhance the institution’s local and national visibility and reputation through coordinated external communication strategies and proactive relationship-building
Build and steward strategic relationships with community leaders, business partners, governmental officials, and key organizations to elevate the College’s presence and expand collaborative opportunities
In collaboration with college leadership create opportunities that highlight our institutional success at community, state, and national events, representing the Foundation and the College while strengthening institutional influence and partnerships
Serve as an ex-officio member of the Foundation Board of Directors, cultivating strong relationships with trustees and working closely with the board chair to support effective governance, strategic alignment, and overall Foundation advancement
Engage board members as ambassadors and partners, strengthening their involvement in fundraising, advocacy, and community engagement
Inspire, mentor, and guide Foundation staff, establishing clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, productivity, and goal-driven performance
Ensure team alignment with institutional priorities, providing direction and support that drive measurable outcomes
Oversee the Foundation budget and ensure responsibility management of all Foundation held funds, maintaining transparency, fiscal discipline, and alignment with donor intent
Implement best practices in financial governance, ensuring the Foundation’s long-term financial health and capacity to support the College’s mission
Provide executive oversight for GTC Foundation LLC, GTC McAlister LLC, and other ventures, ensuring sound operational management and strategic alignment with Foundation and College goals
Manage Foundation owed property assts to maximize value, support institutional needs, and advance long-term financial stability
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a related discipline
Five (5) years of progressively responsible related work experience
Preferred
Masters degree plus seven years (7) in progressively responsible related work experience
Relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative service
Demonstrated ability to communicate the college's vision and mission to a national and global audience attracting significant new donors to the institution and student scholarships
Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to charitable giving and charitable trusts
Strong leadership skills, public speaking skills and relationship building skills
Ability to develop strong community relations with all groups, organizations and business sectors within the college's service area
Understanding of principles of property management
Understanding of basic principles of equity and bond investing and investment portfolio management
Ability to work with college leadership teams and departments in determining needs
Demonstrated record of leadership and accomplishment in new donor cultivation and advancement with a proven track record of fundraising success, especially with campaign planning execution and in major gift solicitations
Strong organizational, supervisory, and leadership capabilities
Demonstrated ability to successfully solicit numerous major and principal gifts
Demonstrated history of building advancement program and fund-raising performance
Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to affect favorable sophisticated volunteers and donors
Company
Greenville Technical College
Greenville Technical College is a school in Greenville.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Abraham
Chief Information Officer
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