Vice President of Advancement

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Advancement to lead its comprehensive fundraising and engagement strategy. The role includes setting fundraising priorities and goals, personally cultivating and securing major gifts, and developing relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation supporters. The Vice President will lead and develop a multidisciplinary advancement team, strengthen alumni engagement and community partnerships, and collaborate with senior leadership and trustees to advance institutional priorities. The position also oversees campaign planning, donor stewardship, prospect management, and the use of fundraising data and CRM systems to guide strategy. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and at least eight years of progressively responsible advancement or development experience, including management responsibility. Demonstrated success securing major gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising initiatives is required, along with experience managing teams and partnering with senior executives, trustees, and other stakeholders. Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to set measurable goals and communicate a compelling case for support. An advanced degree, fundraising certification, and experience with higher education campaigns, alumni programs, or corporate and foundation partnerships are preferred.