Chief Executive Officer, University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement and Vice Presiden at University of Rhode Island in kingston, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the University of Rhode Island in the search for a Chief Executive Officer, University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement and Vice President for Advancement.

Reporting to the University President in close partnership with the executive committee of the URIFAE Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President for Advancement will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the University of Rhode Island through the leadership role of the URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement (URIFAE). With a commitment to facilitating alignment among key stakeholders including the University president, trustees, provost, deans, senior administrators, staff, and the URIFAE Board of Directors the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will ensure coordinated efforts across schools, enhance engagement with prospects, and streamline communication regarding development and alumni activities. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will elevate the engagement of alumni toward a more strategic approach through events, programming, and communication.

Serving as a strategic partner to the University President and other key stakeholders, the Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will cultivate transformational gifts and build upon the work of a corporate and foundation relations program, while also maintaining and expanding donor relationships and articulating the case for support to donors, alumni, prospects, and colleagues across the University. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will foster a diverse and motivated team, implementing leading-edge practices that fuel the University's aspirations; benchmark development programs against best-in-class institutions; and ensure that all efforts yield a substantial return on investment in terms of funding and alumni engagement. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will raise the profile of the University by engaging and inspiring the entire community as an active participant both within the University and externally with board members, alumni, faculty, staff, students, government, business, and community leaders in ways that reflect the collaborative and collegial culture of the University.

The University of Rhode Island is a diverse and dynamic community whose members are connected by a common quest for knowledge. As a major research university defined by innovation and big thinking, URI offers its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students distinctive educational opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today's world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow.The Wall Street Journal ranks URI as the top public university in New England and the 35th-best nationally. AndU.S. News & World Reportranks several URI degree programs among the top 100 in the country.

The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement secures and manages contributions from alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends on behalf of the University of Rhode Island. Established in 1957, URIFAE serves URI as an independent 501(c)(3) corporation charged with raising and managing private support for URI. The URIFAE Chief Executive Officer leads these efforts under the guidance of a volunteer Board of Directors and in close partnership with the University president, the URI Board of Trustees and University leadership.

The Chief Executive Officer, University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement and Vice President for Advancement will have a history of success as a proven leader with expertise and experience leading complex and sophisticated fundraising efforts. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will have the ability to lead and motivate staff and encourage growth in both people and programs. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President will demonstrate a capability for growing contributions year over year and raising transformational commitments towards capital campaigns. The Chief Executive Officer and Vice President must be an excellent team player who is eager to work collaboratively with the University's academic and governing leadership, particularly the University president and the URIFAE board and staff. The University of Rhode Island will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the University and the Foundation, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the missions of the University of Rhode Island and the University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $400,000 to $425,000 annually.

The University of Rhode Island is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Michael Carver atmichaelcarver@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit:https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/2831.

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