Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for inspirational philanthropy, integrity-driven relationship building, and fostering excellence in advancement? Join our distinguished executive team as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, where you will play a pivotal role in driving transformative philanthropic support, building lasting relationships, and championing a culture of high performance and integrity.
Similar to sales and business development, the VP builds and monitors goals, metrics, and accountability for themselves and the division. Individuals who have a growth mindset, develop rapport easily with others and are empathetic and active listeners will be most successful in this role. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the way the University changes lives and share that impact with funders, alumni, and others.
The Vice President will have the ability to move individuals and organizations through an investment pipeline with an understanding that while funding is the primary investment, cultivating other resources is valuable.
A background in business development in higher education or other industries is required for this role. If you are ready to elevate alumni engagement, inspire greatness, and collaborate with outstanding colleagues, we invite you to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
Philanthropic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership in philanthropic endeavors, inspiring a culture of generosity and impactful giving among alumni, donors, and stakeholders.
Relationship Building: Cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners, fostering a sense of connection, loyalty, and engagement with the university.
Integrity and Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all advancement activities, ensuring trust, accountability, and responsible stewardship of resources.
Alumni Engagement: Ensure innovative strategies to enhance alumni engagement, involvement, and support, leveraging technology, events, and programs to foster diverse lifelong connections with our university.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with the executive team and colleagues within the division and across campus, leveraging collective expertise and resources to advance institutional priorities and achieve shared goals.
Performance Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of advancement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive outstanding results.
Qualifications:
Passion & Vision: Genuine passion for the mission and values of higher education, with a visionary outlook on the transformative power of philanthropy and alumni engagement.
Leadership Excellence: Proven track record of strategic leadership, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower teams to achieve ambitious goals and objectives.
Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a talent for building and nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering trust, and collaboration.
Integrity and Ethics: Uncompromising commitment to integrity, ethics, and transparency, with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability in all aspects of advancement work.
Collaborative Commitment: Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels, fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collegial work environment.
Join Us:
This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead inspirational philanthropy and relationship- building efforts at a small, private, liberal arts university in the South. If you are a high- performing leader with a passion for excellence, integrity, and collaboration, we encourage you to apply and join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, alumni, and community.