The Andrew Jackson Foundation seeks a qualified and experienced development professional to fill its newly created position of Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, creative direction, and inspiration to an integrated team of development professionals and staff at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage to achieved agreed-to fundraising goals. This position will have primary responsibility for a major gifts program and capital campaign while overseeing and growing the annual fund campaign, sponsorships, and events to strengthen and diversify funding streams. The senior vice president also will create opportunities to significantly expand the donor base, broaden institutional exposure, and help generate interest in Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage as a leading presidential home and preservation site. The senior vice president will report directly to and work closely with the President & CEO on all aspects of the development program and institutional management as well as with the board of trustees and be part of the senior management team.

Baseline requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s preferred, ten-plus years of professional experience in a nonprofit organization with leadership experience in development, and demonstrated success in driving institutional success through development initiatives. Marketing experience is a plus.

A complete application will include: 1) a cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest and qualifications for this position, 2) a current resume, 3) three writing samples relevant to the position, and 4) four professional references (who will only be contacted if the applicant is one of the two finalists for the position.

For a copy of the position description please contact personnel@thehermitage.com. Applications will be accepted through Friday, 17 April 2015.

The Andrew Jackson Foundation is a private, 501(c)(3) corporation, chartered by the State of Tennessee in 1889, and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Person: Personnel Phone: 615-889-2941 Ext. 205
Email Address: personnel@thehermitage.com Fax: 615-889-9289
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