Transforming Gifts into Graduates

Building a path to better tomorrows, together.

Are you ready to redefine community college philanthropy and its impact on students' experience and their success? At Valencia College, we believe that anyone can learn anything under the right conditions, and that philanthropy can play a transformative role in creating the conditions necessary for our students to learn, reach their goals, and achieve success. We are on a mission to redefine philanthropy for community colleges and are seeking an innovative Chief Philanthropy Officer and Executive Director of the Valencia Foundation to lead the charge. 

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Your Impact

As our Chief Philanthropy Officer and Executive Director of the Valencia Foundation, you will directly influence the student experience and success by:

  • Creating Access: Your leadership will open doors for students, providing access to scholarships, mentorship programs, and support services that will rewrite the script on who goes to college.  
  • Empowering Futures: Your strategic initiatives will translate philanthropic gifts into tangible improvements in student programs, resources, and opportunities.
  • Fueling Success: By directing resources effectively, you will contribute to higher graduation rates, improved academic outcomes, and overall student success.

As our Chief Philanthropy Officer and Executive Director of the Valencia Foundation, you will foster a culture of partnership, innovation, and excellence by:

  • Forging Partnerships: Cultivate and nurture relationships with donors, alumni, local businesses, and community leaders to expand our support network.
  • Advocate for Change: Be the voice that advocates for community colleges in philanthropic circles, emphasizing the crucial role they play in shaping our community's future.
  • Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with college leadership and community stakeholders to align foundation activities with the evolving needs of our students and the community.

About Valencia College

Valencia College is an open access, multi-campus community college serving Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida. As the second largest state college in Florida, Valencia College offers a comprehensive range of programs, including associate degrees (A.A. and A.S.), baccalaureate degrees (B.S. and B.A.S.), Career and Technical certificates, Accelerated Skills Training and continuing professional education programs.

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The Challenge We Face

While community colleges serve more than 40% of the undergraduates in the United States and function as engines of economic mobility, less than 2% of the $50 billion in philanthropic gifts contributed annually to higher education is directed toward community colleges.  We see this as an opportunity to innovate, to redirect resources not just for change's sake, but to have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of our students and the community we serve. We are seeking an innovative leader who is ready to challenge the status quo and be a part of changing the landscape of community college philanthropy. 

 

 

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