President and Chief Executive Officer

ACCESS College Foundation

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President and Chief Executive Officer

Role Specifics

Position : President and Chief Executive Officer

Company : ACCESS College Foundation

Location : Norfolk, VA

Reporting Relationship : Board of Directors

Website : www.accesscollege.org

About ACCESS College Foundation

In 1988, two Norfolk businessmen established the ACCESS College Foundation (formerly known as the Tidewater Scholarship Foundation) to administer the ACCESS program.

The idea for ACCESS began with a story about New York businessman Eugene Lang, who promised to pay for a sixth-grade class's college education if they graduated from high school.

This inspired the founders to create a program that would help underprivileged children gain access to college funding.

Over 36 years, the ACCESS College Foundation has helped more than 85,000 students and families with college entrance examinations, financial aid applications, and enrollment processes.

The Foundation has awarded $865 million in financial aid and scholarships to these students.

The new CEO will benefit from ACCESS’ strong financial position, including an annual operating budget exceeding $6 million and an endowment exceeding $60 million, which will increase substantially due to a current capital campaign.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

ACCESS seeks an inspiring, strategic, energetic, and visionary leader with proven strategic development, fundraising, and executive management skills to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO will manage an almost 50-person staff, create and execute strategic growth plans, and diversify revenue generation activities.

Executive Leadership

• Complete the existing 2023-2027 strategic planning cycle and lead the development and execution of subsequent strategies.
• Further an existing positive organizational culture through alignment to mission and values.
• Partner with the Vice President of Finance and Administration and the Board of Directors on ACCESS’ budget.
• Attend organizational events, representing ACCESS as its primary spokesperson.
• Recruit, oversee, retain, and evaluate existing and future staff.

External Engagement

• Manage and grow organizational fundraising efforts across individuals, foundations, events, and corporate partners.
• Create and execute a fundraising strategy to develop new revenue channels.
• Serve as ACCESS’ primary ambassador across its geographical footprint.
• Develop operational plans to increase awareness and expand social media presence.

Board Engagement

• Serve as the primary advisor to the Board of Directors.
• Partner with the Board on donor opportunities.
• Recognize and attract new Board members.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

The next President and Chief Executive will be a successful fundraiser and partnership developer. The ideal leader will cultivate and expand organizational programs.

The President and Chief Executive Officer will possess the following experience and personal characteristics :

• Fifteen plus years’ experience in a similar leadership role.
• A passionate leader, desiring to promote the mission of ACCESS.
• Sound business and financial acumen.
• Experience creating personal relationships with donors.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• A commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Change management experience.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Vice President, Development
• Vice President, Finance and Administration
• Vice President, Programs

Education

An undergraduate degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

Compensation

ACCESS College Foundation offers an annual compensation of approximately $300,000, including base salary and bonus.

Apply

Please send your resume to : [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

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