Executive Director for Institutional Advancement

Executive Director for Institutional Advancement The Executive Director for Institutional Advancement provides visionaryleadership, strategic direction, and oversight for all advancement functions at , including fundraising, alumni engagement, donor relations,grants development, corporate and foundation partnerships, community relations, and special events. Serving as the College's senioradvancement leader, this position advances the mission of Morris College as a historically Black liberal arts institution rooted in faith,academic excellence, and service. The Executive Director will work closely with the President, Board of Trustees, alumni, churchpartners, community leaders, and philanthropic organizations to secure transformational resources that support student success,institutional sustainability, scholarship growth, workforce readiness initiatives, campus improvements, and the long-term strategic visionof the College. Duties and Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership in planning, implementing, andevaluating a comprehensive institutional advancement program that supports the mission and priorities of Morris College. Developsand executes a results-driven fundraising strategy that includes annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, capital campaigns, grants,corporate sponsorships, and donor stewardship. Cultivates, solicits, and strengthens relationships with alumni, churches,foundations, corporations, community leaders, and friends of the College. Serves as the College's lead fundraiser and workscollaboratively with the President to secure philanthropic investments. Expands scholarship support and fundraising initiatives thatincrease student access, retention, persistence, and graduation. Provides leadership for alumni engagement initiatives thatstrengthen alumni participation, communication, mentorship, and financial support. Develops and implements a sustainable grantsprogram aligned with institutional priorities, workforce development, student success, and academic innovation. Builds strategicpartnerships with local, regional, and national organizations that support Morris College's mission and enhance opportunities for studentsand the surrounding community. Coordinates all fundraising events and advancement activities, including presidential events,donor recognition programs, and institutional celebrations. Collaborates with academic and athletic leadership to alignadvancement efforts with the College's strategic plan and institutional goals. Provides regular reports and fundraising updatesto the President and Board of Trustees regarding campaign progress, donor engagement, and advancement outcomes. Represents MorrisCollege at community, civic, church, alumni, and professional events to strengthen institutional visibility and external relations. Supervises advancement staff and fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Performsother duties as assigned by the President. Qualifications Master's degree required. Minimum of fiveyears of progressive leadership experience in higher education advancement, fundraising, nonprofit leadership, or related fields. Demonstrated success in major gift cultivation, donor stewardship, grant development, and comprehensive fundraising campaigns. Anunderstanding of the mission, history, and importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Excellentinterpersonal, communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills. Proven ability to engage effectively with alumni, faithcommunities, donors, corporate leaders, foundations, elected officials, and community stakeholders. Strategic thinker with theability to develop and implement innovative advancement initiatives that produce measurable outcomes. Ability to workcollaboratively with senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, trustees, and external partners. A personal commitment to themission, values, and educational philosophy of Morris College. About Morris College Private, historicallyBlack liberal arts college founded in 1908 and affiliated with the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina. MorrisCollege is committed to developing students intellectually, spiritually, and socially while preparing graduates for leadership, service, andmeaningful careers in a global society. Please send cover letter, resume, transcripts and list of three references to alawson@morris.edu .