Molly Faber Schaefer
Transformational Leader | Strategic Partnerships Architect | Championing Purposeful Change, Growth & High-Impact Results
- Role
- Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Minnesota State College Southeast
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Molly Faber Schaefer
I am an accomplished executive with a proven track record of advancing organizations and driving sustainable growth. With over a decade of progressive leadership experience in higher education, strategic partnerships, marketing and communications, fundraising, and operations, I thrive at the intersection of strategy, collaboration, and innovation. Areas of Expertise:* Strategic Partnerships: Building meaningful collaborations between educational institutions, businesses, and communities to achieve shared goals.* Stakeholder Engagement: Uniting diverse voices and creating shared visions to deliver impactful outcomes.* Innovation & Growth: Leading initiatives that connect vision to execution, delivering measurable success and lasting impact.* Learning and Development: Designing transformative learning experiences that empower individuals and teams to grow and excel.* Resource Development: Crafting and executing strategic fundraising plans and capital campaigns to secure resources, engage donors, and drive sustainable growth.* Marketing and Communications: Developing compelling narratives and strategies to elevate brands, foster connections, and drive meaningful engagement. I am passionate about empowering and inspiring people to take action, create lasting value, and make a difference in their communities and organizations.
Experience
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Minnesota State College Southeast
Mar 2025 — Present
Oversee the college foundation, workforce education, and marketing and communications. Lead and manage key projects that drive the college\'s mission and strategic goals. Build partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to enhance economic development and institutional capacity.
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Education - MEd
Marquette University
Bachelor of Arts
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Institute for Leadership and Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Doctor of Education - EdD
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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