Vice President, Foundation Growth & Impact

SME; Michigan; In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Professional development

Wellness programs

Descrizione del lavoro

SME Education Foundation seeks a visionary Vice President to align strategy with SME’s mission and lead fundraising, development, and governance. You will build a strong team, steward major gifts, and cultivate public-private partnerships while guiding the foundation’s scholarship programs and budget.

You will work closely with SME leadership, manage the Board, and advance investments that strengthen manufacturing education and workforce opportunities.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; master’s preferred.
• At least 10 years in philanthropy, fundraising, nonprofit leadership or related field, incl. senior leadership.
• At least five years leading high-performing teams and aligning performance with strategy.
• Proven track record cultivating major gifts from various funders.
• Experience translating industry challenges into investment strategies.
• Strong governance, financial stewardship and board relationship skills.

Mansioni

• Lead the Foundation's fundraising and development strategy with growth in public and private funding.
• Build and develop a high-performing, mission-aligned team.
• Identify and advance partnerships with corporations, foundations, individuals, and government.
• Translate industry challenges into compelling investment strategies and fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee the Foundation's scholarship portfolio with strong governance and donor alignment.
• Collaborate with SME leadership to connect philanthropic investments with capabilities.

Conoscenze

Executive leadership

Fundraising strategy

Board governance

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Public speaking

Budgeting

Team leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

SME Education Foundation seeks a visionary Vice President to align strategy with SME’s mission and lead fundraising, development, and governance. You will build a strong team, steward major gifts, and cultivate public-private partnerships while guiding the foundation’s scholarship programs and budget.

You will work closely with SME leadership, manage the Board, and advance investments that strengthen manufacturing education and workforce opportunities.