Executive Director, AGC Education & Research Foundation
Founded in 1968, the AGC Education and Research Foundation has spent over 50 years making good on its commitment to support AGC, The Associated General Contractors of America, and the construction industry through the advancement of technological, educational and vocational expertise in the industry.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
The Foundation is achieving its mission through three trademark programs : a robust scholarship program, industry case studies for educational institutions, and an industry residency program funded through a three-way partnership among the Foundation, AGC members, and universities.
This year the Foundation will also award its inaugural Bowen Prize for Great Builders award.
Over the next five years, the Foundation is aiming to raise $5.0 million in order to grow each of these essential programs and to address the critical workforce development and advancement needs of the industry.
The AGC Foundation is looking for an Executive Director to join our dynamic team an individual who is energetic, self-motivated, creative, and customer-service focused.
This position will provide vital leadership to the essential programs of the Foundation and lead all fundraising and development activities.
Responsibilities :
- Lead, direct, and oversee fundraising and development, programming, and all management and administrative functions for the Foundation.
- Embrace and promote the Foundation mission and vision.
- Lead implementation of the Strategic Plan with board of directors, committees, and staff.
- Supervise the program director.
- Manage the administrative activities of the Consulting Constructors Council (CCC) to include maintaining an active roster, lead membership recruitment, Annual Meeting planning, and dues collection.
- Work with outside vendor and Foundation staff and CFO to produce Annual Report
- Work with newly formed Bowen Prize Committee to identify and award the inaugural Bowen Prize for Great Builders during the AGC Convention
- Travel to meet with potential donors / supporters / faculty members at conferences and events to cultivate relationships for the Foundation as needed.
The successful candidate will possess the following :
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 8-10 years of experience with fundraising & development.
- Proven track record of raising funds at the level the Foundation requires.
- A deep understanding of and passion for the Foundation’s mission and vision.
- Ability and willingness to use analytical tools to make tactical and strategic decisions.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
- Experience managing staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with cooperative spirit and willingness to juggle multiple projects at one time.
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