Chief Executive Officer
Wayne State Foundation - Wayne, NE
The Wayne State Foundation seeks a Chief Executive Officer with the skills, knowledge, and experience to continue its momentum for successful fundraising, strong leadership, and an impressive record of supporting the mission of Wayne State College in Nebraska. The new CEO will plan, organize, and manage the Foundation for growing the support to the College for enrollment growth, new buildings and renovated facilities, and expanded academic programs, partnerships, and regional outreach. Fundraising priorities determined by College leadership for the next five years include expanded freshman, transfer, athletic, and academic program scholarships, academic program support including equipment, and small and large capital projects.
Wayne State College seeks to create an environment of active learning, and meaningful service that engages students on a path to transformational leadership. Wayne State inspires students through access to affordable, high quality academic programs, personalized support services, and a culture committed to diversity, sustainability, and creativity. The College strengthens communities by engaging students in experiential learning and leadership opportunities. Wayne State serves the region through cultural opportunities, strategic partnerships, and innovative economic development programs. Wayne State College is a member of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of Nebraska.
The Wayne State Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) which provides financial support for the mission of Wayne State College. Since 2015, the Foundation has increased its total assets from $23.7 million to $42 million with institutional support provided to Wayne State College totaling $38.4 million. Major fundraising campaigns have been a team effort, supported by a strong Foundation staff, focused on student scholarships, major campus building renovations, a new instructional building, general operations of the Foundation, and the current campaign for a new athletic and recreation complex. The Chief Executive Officer serves as an active fundraiser in addition to leading and managing the staff and operations of the Foundation. The Chief Executive Officer also works closely with the College President, Vice Presidents, Deans of the four schools, Director of Athletics, and Director of College Relations.
"Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Wayne State Foundation. Our next CEO will join a Foundation focused on growth and innovation with an impressive history of supporting and advancing the mission of Wayne State College of Nebraska and its remarkable success. As CEO, you will serve as a partner to the Foundation Board of Trustees and collaborate with stakeholders across Wayne State College to bolster an array of initiatives and accomplishments that further the mission of Wayne State College to inspire students, strengthen communities, and serve the region. This CEO position will be a fantastic professional opportunity and a chance to take the Wayne State Foundation to a new level of excellence for alumni relations and fundraising." — Brenda Carhart, President, Foundation Board of Trustees
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Wayne State College seeks to create an environment of active learning, and meaningful service that engages students on a path to transformational leadership. Wayne State inspires students through access to affordable, high quality academic programs, personalized support services, and a culture committed to diversity, sustainability, and creativity. The College strengthens communities by engaging students in experiential learning and leadership opportunities. Wayne State serves the region through cultural opportunities, strategic partnerships, and innovative economic development programs. Wayne State College is a member of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) and is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor of Nebraska.
The Wayne State Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) which provides financial support for the mission of Wayne State College. Since 2015, the Foundation has increased its total assets from $23.7 million to $42 million with institutional support provided to Wayne State College totaling $38.4 million. Major fundraising campaigns have been a team effort, supported by a strong Foundation staff, focused on student scholarships, major campus building renovations, a new instructional building, general operations of the Foundation, and the current campaign for a new athletic and recreation complex. The Chief Executive Officer serves as an active fundraiser in addition to leading and managing the staff and operations of the Foundation. The Chief Executive Officer also works closely with the College President, Vice Presidents, Deans of the four schools, Director of Athletics, and Director of College Relations.
"Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Wayne State Foundation. Our next CEO will join a Foundation focused on growth and innovation with an impressive history of supporting and advancing the mission of Wayne State College of Nebraska and its remarkable success. As CEO, you will serve as a partner to the Foundation Board of Trustees and collaborate with stakeholders across Wayne State College to bolster an array of initiatives and accomplishments that further the mission of Wayne State College to inspire students, strengthen communities, and serve the region. This CEO position will be a fantastic professional opportunity and a chance to take the Wayne State Foundation to a new level of excellence for alumni relations and fundraising." — Brenda Carhart, President, Foundation Board of Trustees
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.