Northwestern Michigan College Foundation seeks a Chief Advancement Officer to serve as the Vice President of College Advancement as well as Executive Director of the NMC Foundation. The Chief Advancement Officer will be responsible for all fundraising efforts of the Foundation in direct support of the College's mission and strategic plan. The Chief Advancement Officer will provide strategic leadership in the raising and management of philanthropic resources across all programs and operating units of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC). The Chief Advancement Officer will provide executive administrative leadership to the College’s public relations, marketing, and communications functions, through the Associate Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing, and Communications. The Chief Advancement Officer will partner with the Vice President of Student Services on enrollment marketing as well as engage with the community, alongside the President and Vice President Strategic Initiatives, to foster community connections and develop strategic partnerships. The Chief Advancement Officer will also provide executive leadership and oversight for the College’s Dennos Museum Center, International Affairs Forum, and WNMC radio station. Given the Chief Advancement Officer's charge, the successful candidate will be an astute relationship builder with an ability to engage with programs across the College and throughout the community. While strengthening existing relationships, the Chief Advancement Officer will develop new relationships and partnerships that build the College’s visibility, appeal, community impact, and financial resources.

Founded in 1951, Northwestern Michigan College is a fully accredited, publicly funded community college offering over one hundred programs that serve people, organizations, and businesses. Located in the Grand Traverse Region, close to Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, the area is known for its high quality of life. NMC offers associate degrees and professional certificates, as well as bachelor’s degrees through the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Great Lakes Water Studies Institute. NMC also offers a variety of personal and professional classes and certificates through their Extended Education program. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, learners have access to the support they need to ensure success. NMC also boasts the 6th lowest in-district tuition among the state’s community colleges and offers approximately $1.5 million in scholarships each year. As the first comprehensive community college chartered in Michigan, Northwestern Michigan College provides quality, affordable access to higher education for learners of all ages and backgrounds. NMC aspires to be a global community where all learners unlock their full potential by delivering lifelong learning opportunities that transform lives and enrich communities.

"Are you an innovator with a vision for the future of higher education who reimagines the ways colleges can best serve our students and communities? Are you a collaborator who leverages relationships to develop new solutions and opportunities? If so, now is the time to join Northwestern Michigan College as our first ever Chief Advancement Officer. I am looking for a partner to work closely with me to reimagine what is possible and effectively execute strategies to get us there." — Nick Nissley, Ed.D., President, Northwestern Michigan College

For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.