Confidential
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
About the Company
Innovative liberal arts higher education institution
Industry Higher Education
Type Privately Held
Founded 1969
Employees 51-200
Specialties
human ecology interdisciplinary community environmental studies arts and design and humanities
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President for Institutional Advancement to lead and manage all aspects of the college's philanthropy program. This role is pivotal in maximizing the institution's goals and mission, particularly in the face of the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The successful candidate will be a visionary, innovative, and strategic leader, responsible for the annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaigns. They will work in close partnership with the President, the advancement team, trustees, and the broader community to build and nurture relationships that align with the college's distinctive mission.
The ideal Vice President will be adept at developing and launching capital campaigns, with a focus on supporting strategic plan priorities and the potential for transformational gifts. A key requirement is the ability to navigate the unique environment of a small liberal arts college with a strong educational philosophy. The role demands a candidate with a contagious enthusiasm for the institution, capable of generating support from a diverse range of constituents. The Vice President will also be instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective management of the college's ambitious goals for philanthropy growth, and must be prepared to lead a proactive, strategic, and creative approach to institutional advancement.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Non-Profit Management Education/Academic Administration
About the Company
Innovative liberal arts higher education institution
Industry Higher Education
Type Privately Held
Founded 1969
Employees 51-200
Specialties
human ecology interdisciplinary community environmental studies arts and design and humanities
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President for Institutional Advancement to lead and manage all aspects of the college's philanthropy program. This role is pivotal in maximizing the institution's goals and mission, particularly in the face of the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The successful candidate will be a visionary, innovative, and strategic leader, responsible for the annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaigns. They will work in close partnership with the President, the advancement team, trustees, and the broader community to build and nurture relationships that align with the college's distinctive mission.
The ideal Vice President will be adept at developing and launching capital campaigns, with a focus on supporting strategic plan priorities and the potential for transformational gifts. A key requirement is the ability to navigate the unique environment of a small liberal arts college with a strong educational philosophy. The role demands a candidate with a contagious enthusiasm for the institution, capable of generating support from a diverse range of constituents. The Vice President will also be instrumental in ensuring the efficient and effective management of the college's ambitious goals for philanthropy growth, and must be prepared to lead a proactive, strategic, and creative approach to institutional advancement.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Non-Profit Management Education/Academic Administration