College of Business - Director, Center for Nonprofits

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Position Summary
The Director is responsible for the successful operation of the Center for Nonprofits (CNP) under the supervision of the Dean of the WCBT. This includes planning, developing, and managing the Center budget, working collaboratively with the Advisory Board to meet the objectives of the CNP Strategic Work Plan, planning and executing all CNP activities, and creating working relationships with nonprofit organizations in Southern Connecticut. Additionally, the Director will assist in selecting nonprofit organizations for MBA students Capstone Projects, liaise with all SHU Colleges and Departments, seek and obtain funding to support CNP operations, and contribute to the WCBT’s 5-year strategic plan.
This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Strategy and Relationship Building:
• Lead the implementation of the CNP’s multi-year Strategic Plan with WCBT’s Dean and the Advisory Board through establishing annual goals and collaborative engagement with university faculty, senior staff, nonprofit, and community leaders.
• Periodic review of CNP’s multi-year Strategic Plan with the WCBT Dean and the Advisory Board to ensure impact and relevance.
• Actively engage and energize CNP constituents, Advisory Board members, committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.
• Increase the profile of the CNP within the university and cultivate relationships to bring more university resources to support the CNP. Build and leverage partnerships across the University that advance SHU's Strategic goals.
• Create, maintain, and cultivate strong relationships with regional nonprofit organizations and their leadership.
Fundraising and Development:
• Oversee and coordinate CNP fundraising with primary responsibility for financial stability and budgeting.
• Partner with the CNP Advisory Board Development Committee to create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to diversify and increase the CNP's sustainable external funding sources.
• Implement an annual CNP fundraising plan and calendar.
• Support University Advancement’s stakeholder engagement and donor cultivation to bring additional financial resources to the CNP, WCBT, and the University.
Communications:
• Support the Advisory Board’s Communications Committee.
• Promote the organization’s programming and strategic goals through digital media, print marketing, public presentations, and media interviews.
Operations:
• Assist in selecting nonprofit organizations for which MBA and other SHU students