Director of Advancement

Job overview

The Director of Advancement role is onsite in Cleveland, TN, at Cleveland State Community College. The salary range is $70,958–$88,698 per year. The college’s mission is to build strong minds, careers, and communities through teaching, learning, workforce development, and service; the role reports to the president and leads the Advancement Department. The director develops fundraising strategies, secures philanthropic support, and builds relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners. The role aligns advancement efforts with college priorities, including scholarships, programs, capital needs, and other institutional needs.

What you'll do

• Lead fundraising and development efforts
• secure and steward major gifts and donations
• develop campaigns and special events
• pursue planned giving opportunities
• build relationships with donors, alumni, business and community leaders, trustees, and foundations
• represent the college at community events
• align advancement priorities with college leadership
• direct the Advancement Coordinator
• monitor results and report to the president and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of advancement

cleveland tn

cleveland state community college

fundraising

major gifts

planned giving

donor relations

higher education

onsite

$70,958–$88,698/year

health insurance

tuition assistance

retirement options

paid holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• wellness incentive
• educational assistance and tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• longevity pay
• retirement options
• 14 paid holidays
• sick and annual leave
• sick leave bank
• and employee discounts.

Why this role

Leadership role spanning major gifts, planned giving, donor relations, community engagement, and institutional advancement.

About the employer

TNBR Careers is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.