Vice President of Development, Main Campus

The Company is in search of a Vice President of Development for its Main Campus. The successful candidate will be a seasoned and visionary leader in the field of fundraising, responsible for shaping and executing the fundraising strategy across the Main Campus. This role involves providing strategic and organizational leadership, overseeing a large and diverse development enterprise, and ensuring that all fundraising activities are in line with institutional priorities. The Vice President will also be a key figure in donor engagement, maintaining a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects, and working closely with senior fundraising colleagues to secure significant philanthropic investments. Candidates for the Vice President position must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years' of progressively responsible fundraising experience in higher education, with a strong preference for those holding an advanced degree. The role requires a proven track record in leading complex fundraising operations, managing experienced development professionals, and collaborating with senior academic and administrative leaders. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional relationship-building skills, strategic judgment, and the ability to navigate and influence within a complex organizational environment. They should be a collaborative, enterprise-minded leader with a donor-centered approach, capable of inspiring trust and credibility with a diverse range of stakeholders.