Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Landmark College; Putney (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition benefits

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Landmark College is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement in Putney, VT to lead major gift fundraising initiatives. You will develop strategies, engage donors, and build relationships with alumni, parents, corporations, and individuals to secure philanthropic support.

The role requires strategic planning, leadership, and frequent travel, reporting to the President and VP for Institutional Advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven success in major gifts or similar fundraising leadership roles.
• Strong donor relations and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to engage donors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive major gifts strategy.
• Identify fundraising goals including annual support, capital campaigns, and planned giving.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects with capacity for $25,000+ donations.
• Regularly report progress to the VP for Institutional Advancement and the President.

Skills

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NXT/Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Description

The Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement is a leadership position responsible for assisting with managing and advancing Landmark College’s major gift fundraising efforts. This role involves strategic planning, donor engagement, and development of major gifts that align with Landmark’s goals. The Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement will work closely with the President, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Major Gifts Director, Board of Trustees, and other key stakeholders to build strong relationships with parents, alumni, corporations and individual donors. The primary goal is to secure substantial philanthropic support to fund key College priorities including the Annual Fund and Capital Campaigns.

Scope of Work

Supervision: Director of Alumni Relations; Database Management Director, Assistant Director of Donor Relations

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Based on Development Plan, assist with developing and implementing a Major Gift strategy.
• Work with the Major Gifts Director to design and implement a comprehensive major gifts strategy to secure donations for the college’s top priorities.
• Identify specific fundraising goals, with emphasis on annual support, capital campaign, and planned giving.
• Collaborate with the VP for Institutional Advancement, Major Gifts Director and President to align fundraising goals with the institution’s strategic plan.
• Personally manage a portfolio of major gift prospects capable of making transformative donations of $25,000 or more.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Regularly report to the VP for Institutional Advancement and the President on the progress of major gifts, providing insights into challenges and successes.
• Serve as a liaison between the college’s leadership team and external constituencies to enhance partnerships and communication.

Donor Cultivation

Identify and Cultivate Prospective Donors:

• Develop a pipeline of high-potential major gift donors through supported research and relationship-building.
• Engage with high-net-worth individuals, alumni, and other potential donors through regular donor visits (on-and off-campus), personal meetings, phone calls, email, online meetings, events, and strategic outreach.
• Develop individualized cultivation plans for key prospects to encourage significant contributions.

• Assist with hosting and attend events designed to engage, recognize, and steward donors and prospective donors.

Donor Relationship/Stewardship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with existing major gift donors, keeping them informed of the impact of their contributions and recognizing their continued support.
• Collaborate with Institutional Advancement staff to ensure proper acknowledgment and recognition of major donors.

Donor Data and Reporting

• Utilize Landmark College’s CRM (NXT/Raiser’s Edge) system to track and report on donor activities, progress, and overall engagement effectiveness.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership on major gifts progress, including regular updates to the VP for Institutional Advancement.

Outreach and Communication

• Work with the communication and marketing team to ensure that major gift successes are highlighted in alumni newsletters, social media, and other institutional publications.
• Represent Landmark College at key events to promote philanthropic engagement.

Expected Outcomes

• Increased donors and support for the Capital Campaign
• Annual fundraising goals met or exceeded
• Expansion of major gift portfolio and increased donor retention.
• Enhanced relationships between the college and its major supporters.

The Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement must possess an in-depth knowledge of development issues and opportunities, a working understanding of fundraising systems and data-associated elements, and other aspects of fundraising processes, chief among them strong relationship-related instincts and qualities. Frequent travel on behalf of the College is required, either alone or with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement or the President. A bachelor's degree is required.

Landmark College is committed to enhancing the diversity of its community in many realms and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). To find out more please visit us: www.landmark.edu.

Why work at Landmark College?

At Landmark College, every employee plays a role in transforming lives. As the nation's first accredited college designed exclusively for neurodivergent students-including individuals with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. We are dedicated to helping students discover their strengths, achieve their goals, and realize their full potential. Located in Putney, Vermont, Landmark College is an innovative, mission-driven community where collaboration, inclusion, and creativity thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Compensation and Benefits

Landmark College offers a salary range of $95,000-$140,000 per year for this position.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• approximately 46 days of paid time off annually, plus 15 days of paid sick leave
• a TIAA retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution beginning on your first day
• tuition benefits
• professional development opportunities