Executive Director Center for Philanthropy

Grand Valley State University • Allendale, MI • 4h ago

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus)

Full Time

R104260

Serving as the adaptive and visionary leader of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, the Executive Director shapes and advances the field of philanthropy in Michigan and across the nation. This role is the Center's primary external face, cultivating relationships with foundations, philanthropic organizations, policymakers, practitioners, and academic partners to meaningfully advance effective philanthropy.

The Executive Director champions the Center's thought leadership by translating its research, programming, and convening power into insights that inform the broader philanthropic sector. This includes authoring and amplifying ideas through publications, conferences, policy conversations, and public discourse - positioning the Johnson Center as an indispensable resource and catalyst for the field.

Equally critical, the Executive Director serves as the primary conduit between the Johnson Center and Grand Valley State University, building and stewarding relationships across colleges, university leadership, and faculty to ensure the Center is well-integrated into the broader institutional community and positioned to leverage the full resources and reach of the university in service of its mission.

Internally, the Executive Director provides decisive leadership and oversees the overall administration and management of the Center's operations, aligning strategy, planning, evaluation, communications, and personnel management to ensure outcomes are achieved. This leader is also responsible for the Center's long-term financial health, including fundraising, budget management, endowment stewardship, and revenue growth in partnership with the Johnson Center's Leadership Council and GVSU's Provost and Development offices. This leader fosters a collaborative culture that reflects the integrative nature of the Center's mission - ensuring that its internal work is always in service of its larger role as a convener, connector, and thought leader for philanthropy.

Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $150,000, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. PRIMARY DUTIES:

1) Strategic Visioning

a. Represent and promote a unified vision for the Johnson Center's areas of activity. Develop organizational goals and objectives that advance the center's mission to provide leadership training, applied research, and innovative resources for strengthening community-serving organizations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

A graduate-level degree from an accredited college or university. Successful executive leadership experience, including developing and communicating a shared organizational vision and making decisive, strategic decisions in complex environments. Demonstrated experience working within or in close partnership with a college or university, including an understanding of academic culture and the ability to build effective relationships with faculty, academic leadership, and administrative offices. Substantial experience in the philanthropic sector, with deep knowledge of its challenges, opportunities, and best practices, and an established presence in the field. A demonstrated commitment to and passion for the advancement of philanthropy, with a deep interest in strengthening the nonprofit sector. Proven ability to serve as a thought leader and spokesperson, with excellent written and verbal communication and diplomatic skills suited to diverse audiences and settings. Fundraising acumen, evidenced by leadership or significant participation in major campaigns, grant acquisition, and earned income developmen

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