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The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education is a national voluntary organization of colleges, universities and other providers dedicated to improving the quality of the preparation of education personnel. The association has a staff of 38 employees, approximately 830 members and a budget of 5 million.

Title: Vice President for Development and Fundraising
Department: Development and Fundraising
Staff: Professional/Administrative team to be appointed

General Description:
Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of development and fundraising activities. Maintain relationships with current funders, establish relationships with potential funders, and solicit funds from governmental sources, private institutions, philanthropic foundations and the broader academic community in support of designated association programs and projects. Manage the preparation of grant proposals and monitor compliance with funding and grant contracts. Manage designated department programs and projects.

Responsibilities:

Program development, implementation and evaluation

• Design, evaluate and execute educational programs approved by the President/CEO and Board of Directors
• Collaborate with other vice presidents to ensure the coordination of program development, policy, advocacy and professional initiatives
• Identify, research, solicit and cultivate new educational/information opportunities among targeted segments
• Plan, implement and evaluate outreach and follow-up strategies
• Prepare and submit proposals for approval and execute programs with identified groups
• Manage current grants and proposals, ensure deliverables, comply with timelines and prepare for contract/grant extensions and/or renewals
• Develop and implement procedures for awarding grants. Solicit and screen proposals for funding
• Serve as the liaison between grantors and the Association
• In collaboration with the Communications Manger, develop media coverage of programs and activities.

• Develop fundraising plans for both annual operating budget and external funds
• Supervise the development of systems to ensure accurate collection and maintenance of grant/contract proposals, agreements, reports, budgets and deliverables
• Develop relationships with researchers, educators and practitioners as possible consultants on projects and programs
• Identify possible new sources of funding and prepare or supervise the preparation of proposals for funding. Oversee the conduct of research for related activities.

• Supervise Development and Fundraising staff
• Develop and implement administrative procedures for the day-to-day operations of the department
• Manage the preparation of reports, materials, briefings, bulletins, newsletter articles, etc., for the Board of Directors, President/CEO, relevant staff, outside organizations and members
• Work with the Vice President/COO for Finance and Administration to prepare necessary budgets and other financial information
• Prepare agenda and materials for Board of Directors and other relevant meetings, including the Annual Meeting
• Institute systems to keep members and others advised of activities and projects
• Communicate regularly with President/CEO, Board of Directors, Vice Presidents, appropriate committee members and headquarters staff regarding programs and projects

• Masters degree and experience within the education community preferred
• Proven experience and skills in program management, fundraising, proposal writing, research, staff supervision, and budget planning and management
• Experience working with funders, project/program participants and collaborative work with various groups and organizations
• Experience with a variety of professional writing applications and styles
• Experience with supervising staff and overseeing the work of others
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• High level of oral and written communication skills

Last Updated: May 27, 2008

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