Vice President for Advancement
Frederick Community College
For nearly 70 years, Frederick Community College (FCC) has transformed lives through accessible, affordable, and high-quality education. Serving thousands of students annually, FCC offers comprehensive academic, workforce, and lifelong learning opportunities that prepare learners for transfer, career advancement, and personal enrichment. As one of Maryland’s leading community colleges, FCC has built a reputation for educational excellence while serving as an essential driver of workforce development and economic vitality throughout Frederick County and the surrounding region.
Today, FCC is entering an exciting period of continued growth under the leadership of President Dr. Annesa Payne Cheek. Recent investments in campus facilities, an expanding portfolio of academic and workforce programs, and a strong commitment to innovation have positioned the College to deepen its regional impact while creating new opportunities for students and the community. FCC combines the mission-driven culture of a community college with the ambition and momentum of an institution preparing for its next era of philanthropic growth.
The Opportunity
The Vice President for Advancement joins Frederick Community College at a defining moment for both the institution and its Foundation.
Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Council, this executive will help shape institutional strategy while building the philanthropic resources necessary to support FCC’s long-term vision. Working alongside the President, Foundation Board, faculty, alumni, business leaders, elected officials, and community partners, the Vice President will lead a comprehensive advancement program that elevates the College’s visibility, expands strategic partnerships, and strengthens its culture of philanthropy.
This is an opportunity for an accomplished advancement leader to build upon an already strong foundation while positioning the College for transformational growth. The Vice President will lead major and principal gift fundraising, strengthen corporate and foundation partnerships, enhance alumni engagement, oversee Foundation operations, and prepare the institution for a future comprehensive campaign.
The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with an entrepreneurial mindset, serving as both an executive leader on campus and an influential ambassador throughout the region. For a leader energized by institution-building, community partnerships, and advancing student success through philanthropy, Frederick Community College offers an exceptional platform for lasting impact.
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