About The American College of Greece

The American College of Greece (ACG) is an independent, non-profit, nonsectarian, co-educational institution whose origins date back to 1875 in Smyrna (Izmir), Asia Minor. Established initially as a school for girls, the institution relocated to Athens in 1923 and has since grown into one of Europe’s leading American-accredited educational institutions. Today, ACG educates more than 8,000 students through its four divisions: Pierce (pre-kindergarten through secondary education, including the International Baccalaureate program), Deree (undergraduate and graduate programs), Alba Graduate Business School, and the AUG Global Campus, which offers online and hybrid programs. These divisions operate across ACG’s main 64-acre campus in Aghia Paraskevi, the 27-acre Pierce East Campus in East Attica, and Alba’s downtown Athens campus. ACG became the first American higher education institution abroad to achieve U.S. accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers undergraduate programs validated by the Open University in the United Kingdom. With more than 50 partner universities worldwide and an alumni network exceeding 77,000 graduates, ACG serves a diverse international academic community supported by more than €12.9 million in annual scholarships and financial aid.

ACG operates within a dynamic international higher-education environment supported by an integrated institutional structure designed to ensure academic quality, degree recognition, and long-term sustainability. The American University of Greece (AUG), incorporated in Massachusetts and authorized to award U.S. undergraduate and graduate degrees, complements ACG’s Athens-based operations and supports the development of global and online programs. Together, ACG and AUG advance a shared academic mission: to add distinctive and sustainable value to students, Greece, American education, Hellenic heritage, and the global community through transformative teaching, scholarship, and service. This mission is further supported by the American University of Greece Foundation (AUGF), which manages an endowment exceeding $300 million and plays a critical role in strengthening the institution’s financial sustainability and strategic growth. Looking ahead, ACG is also establishing a new University Legal Entity (ULE) under Greece’s evolving higher-education framework, enabling the institution to offer U.S.-accredited degrees in Greece through partnership with a U.S. degree-granting university, further expanding ACG’s international reach and academic ecosystem.

Position Summary
The Executive Director of Advancement – North America/Diaspora is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy in support of ACG’s institutional priorities, including scholarships, academic excellence, capital projects, and strategic growth. The role focuses on major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation support, and engagement with Greek diaspora communities, with a primary emphasis on building relationships and cultivating philanthropic support across international networks.

Strategy & Planning

Develop and implement a multi-year strategic fundraising plan across North America and assigned diaspora markets
Track fundraising performance and prospect activity, maintaining accurate records and reports to support strategy, forecasting, and institutional planning

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Develop and execute initiatives to increase engagement and giving among alumni, parents, friends, and Greek diaspora communities
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects, foundations, and corporate partners in alignment with ACG’s institutional priorities
Build and strengthen relationships within Greek diaspora communities to expand ACG’s visibility, deepen institutional affinity, and develop future philanthropic support
Manage and strengthen relationships with corporate partners and other key external stakeholders to sustain and expand their involvement with ACG
Partner with the Vice President of Advancement on major gift, foundation, and grant opportunities involving high-potential prospects and institutional partners
Develop tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors and prospects
Strengthen ACG’s visibility within North American philanthropic, corporate, alumni, and Greek diaspora networks.

Institutional Collaboration

Build and maintain strong relationships with key faculty, administrators, and staff to identify opportunities, support donor engagement, and foster a culture of philanthropy
Coordinate advancement activities across departments and divisions to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and effective progression of fundraising opportunities
Coordinate closely with the Executive Director of Advancement – Greece to ensure alignment across regions in strategy, engagement, and stewardship

Required Qualifications & Experience

University degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising (preferably in higher education or nonprofit sector)
Experience leading fundraising campaigns preferred
Experience working within the Greek philanthropic landscape is highly desirable
Experience engaging diaspora or international networks strongly preferred
Fluency in English (Greek preferred)

Required Knowledge

Knowledge of fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and relationship management
Knowledge of major gifts, foundation support, and corporate partnerships
Knowledge of prospect research, portfolio management, and data management practices

Required Skills

Strong donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational and planning abilities
Strategic thinking and long-term planning capability
Strong negotiation and senior-level relationship management skills
Ability to build and manage relationships across international and diaspora networks
Data-informed decision-making
Strong stakeholder management and internal collaboration skills

ACG offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven institution with a growing international presence and impact.

Location: This role does not require relocation to either the United States or Greece. The selected candidate may remain based in their current location if preferred; however, the position requires regular travel between the two countries.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

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