Vice President of Institutional Advancement

The Company is in search of a Vice President for Institutional Advancement to lead a comprehensive, donor-centered program with a focus on major and principal gifts, annual giving, planned and legacy giving, grants, and alumni engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining an active portfolio of high-potential donors, partnering with the President on gift strategy, and building a strategic pipeline of support to meet the institution's philanthropic goals. This role requires a leader who can create and execute long-range advancement strategies, assess campaign readiness, and balance immediate revenue needs with long-term institutional strength. The Vice President will also be tasked with team leadership, fostering a culture of philanthropy, and ensuring the effective use of donor management systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' advancement experience, a proven track record in fundraising, and the ability to manage and develop staff. They should be adept at preparing for and leading capital or comprehensive campaigns, and have a strong command of advancement data and donor management systems. A collaborative, confident, and genuine leadership style is essential, as is the ability to communicate transparently and tell a compelling, donor-centered story. The role demands a professional with exceptional interpersonal and public speaking skills, who is aligned with the institution's mission and values, and is enthusiastic about serving as an external ambassador. A bachelor's degree is required, with an advanced degree and relevant professional credentials being valued.