Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement

The Company seeks a Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement to provide strategic leadership for fundraising, membership, donor engagement, and advancement operations. The role leads a comprehensive advancement program, including major gifts, annual and capital campaigns, foundation and corporate relations, planned giving, special events, stewardship, and operational functions. Working with executive leadership, trustees, donors, and community partners, the successful candidate will broaden and diversify the donor pipeline, strengthen a culture of philanthropy, and support sustainable growth and future campaigns. The position also oversees a large advancement team and departmental operations. Candidates should bring significant executive-level advancement experience in a nonprofit or similarly complex organization, with a record of securing and stewarding transformational gifts, leading fundraising programs and campaigns, and building high-performing teams. Strong communication, strategic planning, analytical, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with experience working effectively with senior leaders, boards, volunteers, donors, and partners. A bachelor’s degree and Certified Fundraising Executive designation are required; an advanced degree and additional relevant certifications are preferred, though equivalent education and experience may be considered. Bilingual proficiency, particularly conversational French, Spanish, or Portuguese, is highly valued.