Senior Vice President for Advancement at Boston University Development & Alumni Relations in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

In partnership with Lindauer, Boston University seeks a Senior Vice President for Advancement who will build on its legacy of transformative growth and inclusive excellence to take the University to new heights.

Experienced, collaborative, and visionary, the SVP will drive a comprehensive strategy that reimagines BUs advancement and alumni engagement programs in anticipation of its next ambitious fundraising campaign.

Serving as a key strategic partner to newly inaugurated President Melissa Gilliam and working alongside senior leaders across the institution, the SVP will align the Universitys fundraising and engagement strategies with institutional priorities.

The ideal candidate will possess a range of competencies to ensure success in this position. They will be a highly accomplished advancement professional who brings a sophisticated approach to organizational leadership, empowering a robust advancement operation to substantially grow BUs enterprise to engage an increasingly global alumni network.

Analytical and creative, tactical and inspiring, the SVP will be a culture-setter and a consensus-builder who advances innovative strategies and effective practices in a highly complex, dynamic environment.

Key competencies for this role:

• Broad advancement and organizational expertise The ability to successfully lead and develop effective advancement teams through continuous improvement Excellence in strategy, operations, and culture-building Forward-thinking with regard to creating collaborative environments in which results are measurable, achievable, and recognized Experience partnering with academic leaders to design principal and transformational gift opportunities

This is a rare legacy-building opportunity to work alongside a visionary and inclusive President to achieve worthy goals that fuel BUs success for years to come.

To learn more, please visit: https://lindauerglobal.co/BU-SVP-Advancement

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