Jim DeChant

Jim DeChant

Jim DeChant
Acting Vice President, Advancement and Executive Director, Broward College Foundation

Jim DeChant is the Acting Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the Broward College Foundation. He brings more than 40 years of experience in fundraising, grantmaking, business development, and project management in the nonprofit sector.

Since joining Broward College in June 2016, Jim has played a key role in advancing the College’s philanthropic efforts and mission. He was promoted to Senior Major Gifts Officer in 2024, recognizing his leadership in cultivating and securing major gifts for student scholarships and programming. Over his eight years at the College, Jim has helped raise $27.6 million in support of these priorities. He works closely with faculty and staff to align donor interests with institutional needs and to foster a culture of philanthropy across the College.

Jim currently serves as Chapter President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter, a role he assumed in January 2024.

He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami and an MBA from Florida Atlantic University.

He reports to the President of Broward College.