Chief Advancement Officer

Oberlin College and Conservatory; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Oberlin College and Conservatory seeks a dynamic Vice President for Advancement to shape and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy during a pivotal campaign and the College’s bicentennial planning. Reporting to the President, you will guide an ambitious advancement team and collaborate with the Board, deans, and faculty to strengthen donor engagement and philanthropic support.

The VP will set priorities, drive major gifts, and ensure successful campaign execution while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field not specified.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible fundraising and managerial experience in advancement, preferably in higher education.
• Experience leading a complex team with staff recruitment, retention, motivation and evaluation.
• Ability to develop and implement an overarching advancement strategy and major-gift campaign plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead a major fundraising campaign from design to execution.
• Engage and educate the Board of Trustees, alumni, volunteers, deans and faculty to expand philanthropic support.
• Drive donor discovery, cultivation and solicitation to grow the major gift pipeline.
• Partner with the President and Executive Leadership Team to set priorities and strategy for institutional advancement.
• Oversee governance and development of a strong donor network for Oberlin College & Conservatory.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Donor relations

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Oberlin College and Conservatory seeks a dynamic Vice President for Advancement to shape and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy during a pivotal campaign and the College’s bicentennial planning. Reporting to the President, you will guide an ambitious advancement team and collaborate with the Board, deans, and faculty to strengthen donor engagement and philanthropic support.

The VP will set priorities, drive major gifts, and ensure successful campaign execution while aligning with