Chief Advancement Officer & Foundation President

Concordia University Chicago; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago seeks an accomplished Vice President for Advancement and President of the Concordia University Chicago Foundation to lead fundraising, alumni engagement, donor relations, and communications. This executive will guide strategy, campaigns, and endowment growth in collaboration with the President and Board, while upholding the university’s LCMS mission.

The role requires executive leadership, ethical fundraising, and strong stakeholder engagement with alumni, parents,

Qualifications

• Significant advancement leadership experience.
• Proven track record in cultivating major gifts and campaigns.
• Experience aligning fundraising with institutional strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, alumni engagement, donor relations, and governance activities.
• Design and execute comprehensive campaigns and annual giving strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of principal gift prospects and work with the President and Board of Regents on major gifts.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Alumni engagement

Communications

Executive leadership

Budget management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Prospect research tools

Job description

Concordia University Chicago seeks an accomplished Vice President for Advancement and President of the Concordia University Chicago Foundation to lead fundraising, alumni engagement, donor relations, and communications. This executive will guide strategy, campaigns, and endowment growth in collaboration with the President and Board, while upholding the university’s LCMS mission.

The role requires executive leadership, ethical fundraising, and strong stakeholder engagement with alumni, parents,