Vice President for Institutional Advancement

The Company is in search of a Vice President for Institutional Advancement to spearhead a strategic and relationship-driven philanthropic agenda. The successful candidate will be tasked with leading the full advancement enterprise, including development, major gifts, alumni relations, and marketing and communications. This executive role is pivotal in setting the philanthropic strategy and is particularly focused on growing support for the institution's margin of excellence. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious and entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in major gift success, capable of seeing and seizing opportunities, and leading with discipline in a challenging environment. They will also be responsible for Foundation governance and fiduciary stewardship, ensuring that the same rigor is applied to these areas as is to the advancement of the institution. Applicants for the Vice President for Institutional Advancement position at the company should be prepared to take on a demanding yet rewarding role. The role requires a leader who can not only set and execute a philanthropic strategy but also carry an active portfolio of principal-level relationships. The candidate must be ready to lead a high-performing team and be committed to the values of institutional excellence, strong relationships, and hard work. The position is ideal for a candidate who is ready to grow into broader institutional leadership and who understands the importance of the advancement function in the context of the institution's overall mission. A background in a similar executive role, particularly in a higher education or non-profit setting, is highly desirable.